Valdes Island Real Estate

Valdes is the long, large island that forms an outer wall (along with Galiano Island) to contain the smaller gulf islands in our little archipelago off Nanaimo/Ladysmith. (See map below)

There are no services on Valdes Island and it's only accessible by boat. Almost all of the island is designated as park or "managed forest" land, or is part of the Lyackson First Nation reserve. However, there are some freehold properties available and those are the ones I describe below.

Every lot touches the ocean, and many have cabins built near the water. Apart from two properties at the island's northern tip across from Gabriola, the lots are ALL on the eastern shore of Valdes which faces out into the open water facing Vancouver. These are rough waters and there are no permanent docks on the beaches that are unprotected. There are a couple coves or bays for shelter, but these already get used by boaters and should not be considered as permanent options in my opinion.

Property owners bring water in, or they collect rainwater - I believe there are only a handful of drilled wells on the island. A septic system could be approved to be installed, though it would be made difficult due to the inaccessibility, the nature of the ground (bedrock with shallower soils), and covenants which ensure that extra diligence is exercised by anyone seeking to build a system on difficult ground close to the ocean.

I have listed/sold two properties on Valdes Island so far, and I would love to go there again! Contact me if you want me to list your Valdes Island property.

Properties for Sale on Valdes Island

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