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Across British Columbia, this quintet of homes is united by a lifestyle-first approach that treats setting and usability as daily luxuries. From a 13th-floor Bear Mountain residence with golf-course views and an oversized deck to a South Kamloops retreat near downtown conveniences, each emphasizes indoor–outdoor ease. A single-level Comox rancher prioritizes storage and walkable errands, while a Hope-area country property pairs open living with a substantial shop. In Osoyoos, cul-de-sac calm meets steps-to-the-lake recreation.

Planning a new build or major renovation should not feel overwhelming. You deserve a clear plan, transparent pricing, and a home designed around how you live.

A handcrafted upholstered furniture brand out of the Northeast spent years relying on photography. Consistent, professional — and increasingly frustrating. Every shoot used the same backdrop. Roomsets were too expensive to consider. And each season, the cycle started again: new pieces, new bookings, new delays.

Haven TeamMar 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Across British Columbia’s water-shaped communities, this quintet traces a shared rhythm of coastal living and design-forward comfort. From true oceanfront in Sooke to a ground-level North Vancouver home steps from the pier, each residence keeps the outdoors close through patios, decks, and sun-filled interiors. Vancouver West adds boutique, award-winning architecture with a quiet south-facing terrace, while Gabriola’s near-oceanfront retreat pairs vaulted cedar character with B&B potential. In Nanaimo’s Linley Valley, an executive layout balances entertaining with flexible, suite-ready spaces.

Across British Columbia, a quintet of listings turns everyday life outward, pairing comfortable interiors with immediate access to the landscapes that define the province. Forest views in Radium Hot Springs, a roomy Port Alberni home with a soaring 11-foot basement, and a 1.28-acre Apex Mountain lot steps from ski-in/ski-out terrain each speak to recreation-led living. On the coast in Sooke, walk-on waterfront and beach access meet Salish Sea and Olympic Mountain vistas. In Kelowna, a townhome fronts directly onto Ben Lee Park’s trails and green space.

Across British Columbia, a quintet of homes illustrates how luxury increasingly follows the landscape. From Nanaimo’s prestigious Cottle Creek Estates to Fairwinds’ resort-and-golf enclave, each residence is shaped by privacy, nature access, and thoughtful design. Lake views and main-level living in Tappen meet a fully finished daylight basement, while a SookePoint Cottage frames an active marine panorama and Olympic Mountain vistas through a dramatic glass wall. Near Golden, 13 forested acres deliver wide Rocky Mountain views and rare breathing room.

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Haven TeamMar 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Across British Columbia, a quintet of properties traces a lifestyle-first map where water and mountains set the daily rhythm. From Whistler Creekside’s efficient one-bedroom with a wood-burning fireplace and Nita Lake outlook to a brand-new condo above downtown Nelson with rooftop views, each offers a simplified base for skiing, riding, and lakeside wandering. The collection also highlights flexible paths to ownership, including a 1/4 waterfront share in the Cowichan Valley and two build-ready lots—Naramata and Pemberton—framed by sweeping lake and Mount Currie vistas.

From Whistler Village to the upper slopes of Whistler Mountain—and onward to the walkable heart of Langford—this trio traces a West Coast approach to living where views, access, and design do much of the talking. A hotel-managed studio loft with mountain glimpses captures a hands-off foothold in Whistler. At the other end, a concrete, steel, and timber chalet in Taluswood brings gated seclusion and ski-in/ski-out ease. Rounding it out, a corner Langford residence pairs lofty concrete ceilings with an unusually expansive patio.

A daily rhythm shaped by water, forest, and wide-open views. This trio spans Fintry, Revelstoke, and Ten Mile Point, each offering a distinct kind of quiet—an Okanagan Lake-view lot in an emerging community, a remodeled two-bedroom home tucked among mature cedars across from forest, and a one-acre waterfront holding with rugged coastline and Haro Strait panoramas. Together, they balance lifestyle with clear potential to build, upgrade, or invest.