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This 'easily accessible' private island for sale in BC is cheaper than most Vancouver condos

Your backyard could be turquoise blue water.

An island. Right: A view of an island.

A private island for sale in B.C.

Unique Properties
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Who doesn't love to call out the wildly high prices of Vancouver real estate? It's always tempting to see what else out there you can get for the same price.

As it turns out, it's an entire private island all to yourself, for less than what the average Vancouver condo goes for. It's not out in some remote location either. This little island for sale is "easily accessible" near Salt Spring Island, according to the listing.

You'd need a boat to get from Salt Spring to this island, but it's "within minutes" of the Long Harbour Ferry.

 A view of an island.A private island for sale in B.C.Unique Properties

It's among B.C.'s gulf islands, with that signature bright blue water and stunning views that the area is known for.

A sunset view on the water.A private island for sale in B.C.Unique Properties

Clam Shell Island is in Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island, and spans 1.1 acres. It already has home construction started on it, and the listing says that "building permits for the single-family home and other improvements are currently active and effective until August 12th, 2025."

 A view of an island.A private island for sale in B.C.Unique Properties

The picturesque island has views for days, and you'll get to see the wildlife in the area right from your backyard.

Orcas swimming.Views from a private island for sale in B.C.Unique Properties

The listing also added that it's the "least expensive private Gulf Island currently for sale," with a listing price of $695,000. In comparison the average price for a condo in Vancouver is $785,000, according to WOWA.

A small home by the water.A home on a private island for sale in B.C.Unique Properties

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    • Editor

      Morgan Leet (she/her) is an Editor for Narcity Media Group. After graduating from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication, she jumped into fulfilling her dream as a journalist, merging her passion for travelling with writing. After working in the print media world on Canada’s East Coast, she joined Narcity with a move to B.C., drawn to the beauty of Western Canada. Since then, she's documented her experience moving to Vancouver, covering everything from local events to bucket-list travel destinations across Canada's West Coast.

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