‘Private Islands’ Listings

A unique and beautiful private island opportunity in the amazing Pacific Northwest Coast. Nestled in the Salish Sea (now known as Georgia Strait). North Trail Island is part of the Thormanby Group of islands, off Sechelt, BC.

North Trail Island, a 33 acre private island, offers a rural farm opportunity, with all the amenities of Sechelt (including a hospital) at your doorstep.

Water is supplied to the island by a waterline from the Mainland. This is city water. The waterline is shown on the navigation charts and is noted as “waterline”.

Incredible viewscapes, ocean, islands, mountain vistas! A stellar opportunity to enjoy all of this beautiful coast! Secure an irreplaceable gem for your future — a family holding, a hard asset investment to protect your capital, an immediate pleasure quotient of the best of the best, a corporate retreat gathering space? You decide!

Terrific fishing, diving! Warm ocean swimming!

24 hour notice is essential (caretaker in place). See Li for details, and to arrange your personal viewing.

A gem of a retreat property! It’s truly “stellar”!

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Own your own private island estate? Yes, it’s a dream come true!

Pym Island is 5 acres in size, all accessible and enjoyable, and offering easy care landscaping, meadow areas, stands of majestic Fir, Cedar plus Arbutus and Garry Oak groves. The island enjoys a wonderful natural ambiance!

The exceptional custom home offers many unique & quality finishes. The home offers entertainment size living room, formal dining, library, games room, his & hers masters with study and ensuites, a cook’s kitchen, breakfast room off, self-contained guest wing (or nanny suite?), indoor pool, atrium feature, marble floors, and soaring ceiling treatments.

There are 4 separate guest cottages, tennis court, caretaker’s residence, a “lake”, lowbank foreshore with lovely swimming cove. Dock is in place — arrive by floatplane or by private boat.

The Island is connected to power, via cable from Canoe Cove, near Sidney, and also has a back up generator system. Be self-sufficient, here!

Close to Sidney and to Victoria, go gallery hopping, enjoy the nearby restaurants and amenities, mere minutes from the Victoria airport. Room for a helipad on Pym Island, too.

About Pym Island

Named after Lieutenant Frederick Whiteford Pym, Royal Navy. Pym was a mate on the Artic exploring vessel Assistance under the command of Captain Sir Edward Belcher. The Assistance accompanied Captain Richards in the polar regions in search of Sir John Franklin 1852-1854. The Assistance had to be abandoned after being trapped in ice. The crew returned home on other vessels in 1854. Island named by Captain Richards, H.M.S Plumper, circa 1858.

24 hours notice required for all showings, see Li to arrange your personal tour!

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