"There are plenty of reasons to move to Vancouver Island, which is in British Columbia, Canada. The island is situated in the North West Pacific and is known by many as Canada's paradise on the Pacific. Considering the size of Vancouver Island it is sparsely populated and this is because a large part of it has been given over to park land. Depending on when you go, Vancouver Island offers swimming and sunshine on its long, soft, sandy beaches or skiing in the Beaufort mountain range. The island is less than 300 miles long and ranges between 30 and 80 miles wide, depending on where you are on the island.
The most densely populated area of the Island is at its southern most tip in the city of Victoria, which has around 300,000 residents and is the capital city of British Columbia. The city is a booming tourist spot with its combination of customs that are both truly Canadian and inherited from its commonwealth past. Vancouver Island has one of the mildest climates in Canada and benefits from the most sunshine also. You will find the work of some of the best aboriginal artists on the island and you will be able to enjoy salt water fishing, diving, and hiking in the wilderness. The island offers lush green forest and craggy mountains to compliment its wonderful beaches, Vancouver has something for everyone. It is so beautiful that many people who holiday on the island later go back to live there.
Vancouver Island has a long history that can be dated as far back as the ice age, small wonder then that parts of the island are forested with very old trees, which attract a lot of tourist interest. Besides its history, the island is famous for its diversity. There are plenty of open air sports including surfing and whale fishing. If you are visiting Vancouver then make sure that you see the home produce markets, the antique fairs and one of its many music festivals. Revel in the different cultural aspects of Vancouver Island, which still has the imprints of British, Asian and Spanish influences. Some of these influences are reflected in the real estate that the island has to offer.
There are plenty of places to stay in Vancouver while you are looking for somewhere to live, from five star hotels to a tent in the wilderness, this is an island that caters for all tastes and a variety of different budgets. Take some time during your home buying trip to see the sights of the island. It is well worth taking one of the many guided tours to see the wild bears that are part of the Canadian experience. Maybe you prefer to do some bird watching, if that is the case you'll not be disappointed as Vancouver Island is home to more than two hundred different species of birds.
If you are travelling from England then you will at once feel both a stranger and a native of Vancouver with its horse drawn carriages, double decker buses and high teas. While you feel at home with the familiar you will also be excited by the Canadian aspects of Vancouver Island that make it altogether different to England and a reason why a good number of English people move there.
For more information on relocating to Vancouver Island or on Lake Cowichan, Youbou or Honeymoon Bay real estate contact, Sandy Stinson of Team Stinson RE/MAX Lake Cowichan.
