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North Island
North Island represents Vancouver Island's most remote and wild region, featuring pristine wilderness, rugged coastline, and authentic frontier communities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and Alert Bay offering affordable real estate and unparalleled access to nature. This remote region stretches from Sayward to Cape Scott, encompassing dramatic landscapes from old-growth rainforests to windswept beaches, attracting adventure seekers, retirees seeking solitude, and those valuing wilderness lifestyle over urban conveniences. North Island real estate provides exceptional affordability with oceanfront properties, rural acreages, and small-town homes available at prices unimaginable in Southern Vancouver Island markets. Properties appeal to buyers seeking ultimate wilderness access, affordable coastal living, retirement in nature-focused communities, and escape from urban development pressures.
8 distinct neighborhoods to explore
Average Price
$475,000
Market Trend
Stable
Area Overview
North Island represents Vancouver Island's most remote and wild region, featuring pristine wilderness, rugged coastline, and authentic frontier communities of Port Hardy, Port McNeill, and Alert Bay offering affordable real estate and unparalleled access to nature. This remote region stretches from Sayward to Cape Scott, encompassing dramatic landscapes from old-growth rainforests to windswept beaches, attracting adventure seekers, retirees seeking solitude, and those valuing wilderness lifestyle over urban conveniences. North Island real estate provides exceptional affordability with oceanfront properties, rural acreages, and small-town homes available at prices unimaginable in Southern Vancouver Island markets. Properties appeal to buyers seeking ultimate wilderness access, affordable coastal living, retirement in nature-focused communities, and escape from urban development pressures.
Community Highlights
Vancouver Island's most remote and wild region
Most affordable Island waterfront properties
Pristine wilderness and rugged coastline
World-class salmon fishing and kayaking
Authentic frontier communities (Port Hardy, Port McNeill)
Unparalleled wilderness access and solitude
Popular Attractions
Cape Scott Provincial Park
Remote wilderness park at Island's northern tip with rugged beaches, old-growth forest trails, and backcountry camping. Epic multi-day hiking destination.
Cape Scott Rd, Holberg, BC
Alert Bay
Historic Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations village on Cormorant Island. Features U'mista Cultural Centre, world's tallest totem pole, and rich indigenous heritage.
Alert Bay, BC
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Discover the unique character and real estate opportunities in each distinct neighborhood within North Island.
Gold River
Gold River is a remote resource town offering affordable northern island living, outdoor recreation, and gateway to pristine West Coast wilderness and Nootka Sound marine access.
Hyde Creek/Nimpkish Heights
Hyde Creek and Nimpkish Heights represent remote northern Vancouver Island communities offering affordable housing, wilderness access, and authentic northern island character.
Kelsey Bay/Sayward
Kelsey Bay and Sayward are remote coastal communities offering waterfront access, fishing culture, and affordable northern island living in pristine wilderness settings.
Port Alice
Port Alice is a remote northern island town offering exceptional affordability, waterfront living on Neroutsos Inlet, and authentic coastal wilderness character.
Port Hardy
Port Hardy is the primary hub of North Island offering full services, Inside Passage ferry terminal, fishing industry employment, and northern Vancouver Island lifestyle.
Port McNeill
Port McNeill is a vibrant northern island town offering fishing industry, ferry access to Alert Bay and Sointula, and affordable coastal living with full amenities.
Tahsis/Zeballos
Tahsis and Zeballos are remote West Coast communities accessible by logging roads, offering ultimate wilderness isolation, affordable properties, and authentic backcountry living.
Woss
Woss is a small forestry community offering affordable remote living, wilderness access, and authentic northern island backcountry character along the Island Highway corridor.
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Campbell River
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Campbell River stands as North Vancouver Island's largest city and outdoor recreation capital, offering affordable family living with world-class salmon fishing, coastal access, and gateway to the wilderness of North Island and Discovery Islands. This vibrant coastal community features diverse housing from affordable family homes to waterfront properties and rural acreages, serving working families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees seeking authentic Island living at accessible prices. Campbell River real estate provides exceptional value for Vancouver Island coastal living, with properties appealing to buyers seeking affordability, employment in forestry/aquaculture/tourism sectors, and lifestyle prioritizing fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. The city benefits from spectacular natural amenities including Discovery Pier for salmon fishing, Elk Falls Provincial Park with stunning waterfalls, endless ocean access for boating and kayaking, plus ferry service to Quadra Island and the Discovery Islands.
Comox Valley
North Central
Area
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