The new Crown Isle community of THE RISE in Courtenay, BC continues to be a popular choice for families of all ages. This scenic location offers views of farmland and the mainland mountains. Well-planned walking trails throughout the neighbourhood provide spaces for peaceful walks and easy access to neighbourhood amenities.

THE RISE is perfectly situated, with all of your day-to-day needs close by. Shopping at Costco, Thrifty’s grocery store and the Crown Isle Shopping Centre are only minutes away. Also located close by are the Comox Valley Hospital, North Island College, the Comox Valley Aquatic Centre, elementary and secondary schools, and the Comox Valley airport (YQQ). The Crown Isle Clubhouse, a hub for golfing, socializing and dining, is just a few blocks away. This quiet neighbourhood is tucked away in the heart of East Courtenay, allowing for both easy access to amenities and an easy escape to peaceful outdoor spaces.

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Integra Homes has been building new custom homes in the Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community for many years. This area of Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island is very popular as homes are built around the Crown Isle Golf Course. 

But you don’t have to be a golfer to love living in this community. Families of all ages and retirees enjoy the beauty of the neighbourhood which offers stunning views of the Comox Glacier and the surrounding Beaufort Mountains year-round. This community is located close to shopping, schools, the Comox Valley Hospital, the Comox Airport and other amenities. This may be the perfect place to relocate to if you are thinking about moving to Vancouver Island.

Spring has sprung on Vancouver Island. Flowers have been out for months already and the cherry and plum blossoms are now lighting up the streets with their pink glow.

One of the primary reasons people relocate to Vancouver Island is because of the temperate, year-round climate – an added benefit of this is the area’s long gardening season. Early signs of spring, like crocuses and daffodils, typically pop up in February with a rainbow of tulips close behind. These flowers start to appear in March and April along with the hellebores and camellias.

The streets look beautiful when the cherry and plum trees bloom, showing off their magnificent canopies in a variety of shades of pink.

There are currently two homes for sale within The Gales community in Ladysmith. You can choose from a new rancher style home, or a larger re-sale home with a walkout basement and stunning ocean views. Both homes are currently listing on the MLS system with Realtor Keith Mazurenko.

Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage currently has two newly-built oceanview homes for sale at The Gales, a community of luxury homes in Ladysmith on central Vancouver Island.

Just recently completed, Unit #21, offers 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Designed with an open layout, Unit 21 at The Gales offers a great room with a natural gas fireplace, a king-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much more. The chef’s kitchen offers plenty of space for storage, food prep and entertaining. This home is listed for sale at $649,900. 

Coastal Custom Homes is one of the first builders in the Comox Valley to include solar panels on one of their homes for sale. This company is ahead of the curve by providing innovative, creative, cost-effective solutions, incorporating leading-edge technologies according to the BC Energy Step Code. The solar panels are installed on the roof of this home and are designed to take advantage of the sun passing overhead. This energy system will provide ongoing cost savings throughout the life of this home as it will be generating its own electricity. Also, research has shown that a professional solar panel installation will increase the value of the home by 4-5%.