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Returning to Canada: When Should You Begin Planning Your Vancouver Island Home Purchase?

Posted on Oct 22, 2026

BC Ferries vessel approaching Vancouver Island as returning Canadians plan their move home.

The Short Answer

If you expect to return to Canada and purchase a home on Vancouver Island, begin the real estate planning about 12 months before your target move when possible. You do not need to be ready to buy. Starting early gives you time to compare communities, prepare financing and proof-of-funds documents, coordinate a U.S. property sale, un...

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Local Spotlight: Meet Nanoose Bay Photo Coach Deanna Johnson

Posted on Oct 05, 2026


Nanoose Bay photo coach Deanna Johnson smiling while seated on a sofa.There’s the family photo box that follows us from home to home: the family photos. We keep meaning to sort them, put names to the faces and do something with those old home movies. Somehow, it keeps slipping further down the list.

For my first monthly local business feature, I’m pleased to introduce fellow Nanoose Bay resident Deanna Johnson, owner...

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Ready for the Rain? Your Vancouver Island Fall Home Checklist

Posted on Oct 02, 2026

Rustic front porch decorated with pumpkins and autumn leaves.Rain jackets by the door, muddy paw prints in the hallway and a little more time indoors. Autumn has a familiar rhythm on Vancouver Island, and it’s a good time to give our homes a little attention before settling into the season.

For homeowners in Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Qualicum Beach, a few seasonal jobs can help keep the house comfortable an...

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Buying an Acreage on Vancouver Island: What to Check Before You Fall in Love

Posted on Sep 24, 2026



Quick answer: Before buying acreage on Vancouver Island, confirm the water source, arrange a professional septic inspection where applicable, verify zoning and ALR status, review legal access and title, assess outbuildings and permits, and speak with your lender and insurer early. These checks help determine whether the property can support both yo...

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Moving to Vancouver Island: How to Choose the Right Community for Your Lifestyle

Posted on Sep 10, 2026




Quick answer: The best place to live on Vancouver Island is the community that fits how you want to spend an ordinary Tuesday, not simply the place that looks most appealing during a weekend visit. Begin with your desired pace, access to services, housing style, budget and travel needs. Then compare communities through that lens.
When people first...

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Thinking About Returning to Canada? Why Vancouver Island Deserves a Closer Look

Posted on Aug 21, 2026 in Vancouver Island Real Estate



Returning to Canada begins with a significant question: where do you want to build the next stage of your life?

For some Canadians living in the United States, the answer is the community they left years ago. For others, returning home creates an opportunity to choose somewhere new. Vancouver Island deserves serious consideration, particularly if yo...

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