Quatsino Sound, NW & SW Qtr Sec20

Exceptional value offered in this oceanfront acreage, a total of 106 acres, which includes two separate legal titles. The waterfront portion is approximately 28 acres with 1300+ feet of low bank, easy access, south facing ocean frontage. Bish Creek, flows through a portion of the property, the mouth of which forms part of the waterfront at the SW corner. This is a potential source of domestic water. One could also research the possibilities of power generation. The adjacent upland title, approximately 78 acres, provides excellent views and is bisected by a forest service road, therefore providing road access.

The topography is relatively level near the waterfront with mostly low bank areas, then slopes gradually to more steeply away from the waterfront. From many areas of the property there are beautiful sweeping views across Quatsino Sound. A good percentage of the property has been logged, mostly on the upper portions while some nice treed areas have been left standing along and close to the oceanfront.

The location is nicely tucked in behind a small point to the south west, providing protection from seasonal southerly inflow winds during the summer months.

The property is zoned A-1 Rural under the Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw. This permits subdivision into acreages with a minimum size of 4 hectares or 9.88 acres. Single family or two family dwellings are permitted for each title, as well as agricultural uses or recreational uses and structures.

This North Island region is home to a few quaint historic coastal communities. Quatsino itself is situated almost directly across the Sound from this property. Port Alice is located to the east in Neurotsis Inlet, a community of 700 people with services a 30 km drive from Hwy 19 along the East shore of Vancouver Island. Coal Harbour to the NE, a smaller hamlet is approximately 13 kms from Hwy 19 and the North Island community of Port Hardy.

Quatsino Sound, one of the last great west coast frontiers which is easily accessible for the outdoor enthusiast and avid sport-fisherman, offers a great variety of activities throughout the network of protected inlets and the access to the open west coast. As well there are numerous rivers and lakes abundant with Trout, Steelhead and spawning Salmon in the fall.

Seventeen miles to the southwest out Quatsino Sound is the open west coast of Vancouver Island that offers spectacular fishing for Salmon, Halibut and other species. The marine life and other wildlife in addition to the beauty of the west coast are unsurpassed.

Quatsino is a quaint historical coastal community founded in the late 1800’s, with a current population of approximately 60 year-round residents plus a complement of part-time and seasonal vacationers. Quatsino is situated 12 miles south of Port Hardy only 5 miles south from Coal Harbour by boat. The community is serviced with a local road, hydro electricity and telephone. There is a government wharf and post office.