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1.71 acres with 500± feet of oceanfront in Refuge Cove, the heart of Desolation Sound Marine Park. Custom built 1,150 ft2 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath seasonal/year-round residence constructed in 2006. Guest cabin, sheltered private dock & all the comforts of home.
Location is key and Refuge Cove is one of the best. Situated in the warm waters of Desolation Sound, a short distance from Squirrel Cove and Lund. The cities of Powell River and Campbell River are within an hour travel. This is the perfect home base to escape and explore from in any direction.
The 1.71 acres of land with an expansive 500+ feet of oceanfront is situated in the middle of a peninsula (see maps). This unique location provides two distinct bays and entirely different views capes. Surrounding the property, including the peninsula, is Crown land which adds to the privacy and overall appeal of the location.
The private dock is very well protected and is large enough to accommodate two 40+ foot vessels and a few smaller boats. It is very protected and additional visitors could easily raft alongside without any concern.
From the dock an expansive boardwalk connects to the home, sundecks and gardens.
The main home was completed in 2006 and was constructed with year-round living in mind. The home is 1,150 square feet, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The living space is an open concept with the bedrooms located on the upper floor. The home is nicely finished and has all modern day conveniences, which include a gas generator and solar power generation system with battery storage, propane demand hot water, stove, oversized fridge, washer and clothes dryer. The home is completely wired for 110 Volt. Lights and all other modern day conveniences are run off of the electrical system and all other household electronics.
The guest cabin is a one room structure that is 13 x 13 ft, recently renovated and very comfortable for additional family or friends.
An expansive wrap-around deck provides excellent opportunity to move around the home for sun or shade or to escape from inclement weather. The deck is a great extension of outdoor living space.
Fixed wireless Internet and satellite TV are installed, and the area has great cellular reception.
Fresh water is provided by a few sources. There is a shallow well and also a waterline installed running into the large body of freshwater in behind Refuge Cove called Refuge Lagoon (see maps).
Refuge Cove is located on West Redonda Island between the mainland and Vancouver Island, and is about 150 kilometres northwest of Vancouver.
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Located approximately 150 km northwest of Vancouver between the mainland and Vancouver Island, Refuge Cove is a year-round community on West Redonda Island in the heart of the Desolation Sound area of the Inside Passage. It is a centrally located supply stop for boaters traveling in or near Desolation Sound, offering a wide range of services including moorage, fuel, groceries, ice, showers, laundry and other supplies.
Most of the services are seasonal, operating from June through September. During the rest of the year, the general store and fuel docks are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Refuge Cove is home to about twenty families during the warm summer months. Hundreds of boaters stop there daily during the summer, relaxing and provisioning for their Desolation Sound adventures. During the off season there are a handful of year-round residents that call Refuge Cove home.
Refuge Cove can be accessed by one of two ways, by boat or by plane. It is possible to get within 3 miles of Refuge Cove by car, with a short crossing by boat. Alternatively, during the summer months there is direct flight service by Kenmore Air and Corilair. Float planes land right at the government dock, which is a short distance from the property.
Desolation Sound Provincial Marine Park (8,256 Hectares) is British Columbia’s largest marine park. This includes more than 60 kms of shoreline, several offshore islands and a gradually rising upland that contains a number of lakes, waterways and waterfalls. Unwin Lake, a 173 hectare body of fresh water, is the park's largest. Set back to the north and east, Coast Mountains soar to more than 2,400 metres. The warm waters surrounding the area teem with sea life. Ideal for swimming, scuba diving and feasting on your catch of the day, salmon, cod, prawns, crab, clams and oysters. Plenty other tasty morsels lie beneath on the oceans floor. To acquire them, you must put on your scuba gear and get a little wet.
Just across the channel, is where the big salmon congregate in early autumn. This 116 square mile island is accessible by ferry and offers fantastic scenery, the freshest air in the world, idyllic beaches and great fishing. This island boasts only two "stop signs" and is very popular with the tourists in the summer months.
With a population of approximately 20,000 people, Powell River is the largest center closest to the property. Powell River is an increasingly popular community to live in because of its low cost of living and a quality standard of life. So many natural wonders surround this area, from the ocean at your doorstep to a choice of 100 some odd lakes, all within a short drive. This friendly seaside town offers 'big city' amenities and luxury services without the 'big city' parking and traffic hassles. A full-service hospital, medical, dental, chiropractic, physiotherapy and massage therapy clinics, health and beauty spas, a newly renovated recreation complex, full banking facilities, marine services, outdoor guides and outfitters, challenging championship par-72 golf course, plus a wide range of retail outlets, art galleries, gift shops and fine dining are all within easy access.
Lund is a quiet village about 17 miles north of Powell River and the physical ending (or, as argued by locals, the "starting") point of Highway 101, which stretches to Chile, South America. The historic Lund Hotel symbolizes the heart of Lund, and to marine traffic it is the symbolic gateway to beautiful Desolation Sound Marine Park. The hotel currently boasts 27 well-appointed guest rooms and a pub and restaurant which feature unobscured ocean views as well as spectacular menus. During the warmer months, guests may dine on the spacious waterfront decks, savoring the ocean breeze and the bustling activity of Lund Harbour. Historic photos grace the walls of the entire hotel, telling the story of the hotel and Lund as only those immortalized by the camera could truly tell it.
Savary Island is a crescent-shaped island located in the Strait of Georgia 144 km (89 miles) northwest of Vancouver and 6 km (4 miles) west of Lund on the Sunshine Coast. This pearl of an island, which looks like it floated up from the South Seas, is known as the Hawaii of the North for its mild climate and miles of white sandy beaches. It is about 8 km (5 miles) long and averages just under 1 km (1/2 mile) wide. Low-lying Savary is ideally situated in the rain shadow between Vancouver Island and the Coastal Mountains and unlike most Gulf Islands, Savary runs east-west. The tides moving from the north and south of Georgia Strait meet just north of Savary. The southern tide is warm and the waters move less, which results in generally warmer seas. This water flows over Savary’s sun baked sandy shelf producing the warmest water north of Mexico. The Island has a public wharf and is accessible by float plane, boat, barge or water taxi from Lund. Since there are no campsites here, accommodation takes the form of cabin rental or Bed & Breakfast. The south shore has the strait winds, so it has big rollers and attracts surfers.
The Upper Sunshine Coast, from Saltery Bay to Desolation Sound, boasts approximately 1,900 hours of sunshine annually. Summer temperatures vary from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) while winter temperatures are mild.
Desolation Sound is the largest marine park in southern British Columbia. The sound is calm with an abundance of wildlife and has the warmest waters along the coast. This is a fun area to explore with old logging, farming and aboriginal sites. The several islands not only offer good anchorage sites, but add to your cruise experience.
Captain Vancouver in 1792 named it Desolation Sound, because of the rugged appearance, the silence and the fog. Today, it is one of the main boating spots for city dwellers, wanting to get away from it all. The most popular destinations within Desolation Sound are Grace Harbour, Tenedos Bay and Prideaux Haven. Grace Harbour has anchorage along the shore, while Tenedos Bay offers protected anchorage in many coves. Then there is Prideaux Haven, with unsurpassed scenery, old historic sites and settlements, with places that offer protection when anchored.
One can spend weeks boating in this area, making your way along Cortes Island, East and West Redonda Islands, and cruising Pendrell Sound, with its warm waters and large oyster culture farm. Anchorage can be found at the head of the Sound and on the western shore about three-quarters of the way up the Sound.
Desolation Sound, Savary Island, Harwood Island, Bliss Landing and the Copeland Islands are areas of interest and are all located in close proximity to the property. The area is rich in natural beauty and abundant with sea life. The area is also rated among the best in the world for its scuba diving.
West Redonda Island and East Redonda Island were both sighted in 1792 by the Spanish explorers, Galiano and Valdés, and given the name Isla Redonda, meaning "round." The ships of Galiano and Valdés spent several days anchored near the two ships under George Vancouver in Lewis Channel and Teakerne Arm off the west coast of West Redonda Island. From this base the two expeditions sent out boat parties to explore the many islands and channels in the area, sharing their findings with one another.
Please see mapping section (all boundaries are approximate).
50° 7'40.77"N and 124°50'35.97"W
Fixed wireless Internet, satellite TV and cell service
Fresh water from the lake or dug well
Composting toilet
Main home, guest cabin, private dock (unlicensed), greenhouse, workshop and storage shed.
Land: $1,774.62 (2020)
Moorage: $69.46 (2020)
Total: $1,844.08 (2020)
RU-3 (Rural Three)
Quadra Island Zoning Bylaw No. 1213
Additional zoning information can be found on the Strathcona Regional District website.
Block A District Lot 4946 Group 1 New Westminster District
PID 018-365-752
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