5 British Columbia Waterfront and Acreage Retreats from Salt Spring to Sooke

Along the water’s edge on Salt Spring Island, this sunny 3-acre, low-bank waterfront lot offers 379 feet of shoreline and a rare sense of privacy. Ocean vistas are framed by stands of Arbutus and Douglas fir, while a grassy peninsula invites slow afternoons by the sea. Two pebbled beaches sit on either side, creating a naturally varied waterfront setting. The fee-simple, non-strata parcel benefits from favourable rural zoning that allows for a house, cabin, and multiple accessory buildings such as a garage and studio. A multi-level layout, driveway access to multiple potential build sites, a 4 GPM drilled well, and an approved perc test for a future septic system add practical groundwork, alongside a BC Hydro right of way. Beyond the property, Salt Spring Island’s laidback, farming-forward community offers K–12 schools, a hospital, an indoor community pool, and shopping and entertainment options.

Size: 2.99 acres

Along the water’s edge on Ruxton Island within the DeCourcy Group, DREAMCATCHER is a custom-built retreat by a Norwegian artist and master craftsman. Wood, light, and generous windows shape the interior, framing spectacular views of Valdes Island and Pylades Channel. Designed for both entertaining and quiet evenings, the layout is warmed by cozy woodstoves and extends outdoors to multiple decks for alfresco living. For true off-grid ease, the property includes solar panels, a generator, and water collection, alongside a workshop, wood shed, outbuildings, and the charming “SheSea Shack.” A rare approved 48ft welded aluminium ramp and 20ft dock support island arrivals, with access by water taxi or even float plane. Days here lend themselves to fishing, swimmable waters, and nearby walking and hiking trails beneath expansive skies.

Set on a cleared 1.9-acre parcel in the new Prince George Global Logistics Park, this build-ready lot offers a straightforward path from vision to completion. The site has already been stripped, and a Geotech report has been completed—practical groundwork for a purchaser planning their next project. Full services are in place, and the land is flat, positioned in the active cul-de-sac of Boundary Court. Just off Highway 97, the location keeps daily operations efficient, with the airport a quick five-minute drive away and rail transportation roughly 3 km from the park. Surrounded by established neighbors including Inland Kenworth and Fraser Way RV, the setting feels firmly connected to Prince George’s newest and expanding commercial area, with room to shape something purpose-built from day one.

Size: 1.9 acres

Along the creekside setting of Sunriver Estates, this immaculate three-level home pairs a warm welcome with thoughtful, flexible spaces. A covered front verandah opens to an airy main level with engineered hardwood floors and an open-concept layout. The living room centers on a gas fireplace beneath a soaring 19-foot ceiling, while the quartz kitchen with stainless appliances flows to dining, where French doors extend daily life onto a partially covered, entertainment-sized deck designed for year-round BBQs. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms include a primary with walk-in closet and an elegant five-piece ensuite, plus an open loft ideal for quieter moments. The lower level adds a fourth bedroom, a four-piece bath, and a huge family/rec room, with a separate entry for suite potential. Outside, enjoy a sun-drenched 0.18-acre lot, a fully fenced rear yard, and UG sprinklers on the Victoria side of Sooke.

Set on 5.78 private, treed acres in Vanderhoof, this custom-built executive home pairs exceptional craftsmanship with a richly outfitted outdoor setting. A landscaped yard is joined by a greenhouse, playhouse, fenced dog run, and a 28’x28’ detached shop—space to tinker, garden, and spread out. Inside, the gourmet kitchen centers on a massive island and features granite counters, a tiled backsplash, custom cabinetry, and a wall oven, flowing into an open-concept living area anchored by a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace. Cedar accents and a fir-covered entry and BBQ area add warmth, while a wrap-around sundeck extends daily life outdoors. The primary suite feels thoughtfully finished with a soaker tub, double tiled shower, and an expansive walk-in closet, with a daylight basement offering two rec rooms, a 4-piece bath, and a fourth bedroom for flexible living.