This magical gulf island known as Little Shell Island is located south of Coal Island in the Little Group of Islands (48° 40’N., 123°22’W) which is a group of islands and rocks surrounded by drying ledges and shoals. See Chart. The island is separated from Ker Island by narrow Byers Passage. Goggle Earth

The island of approximately one acre / 0.405 hectares +/- (property size taken from BC Assessment Authority-BCAA) is in its beautiful natural state with mature trees {Arbutus (a.k.a. Madrone), fir, oak} and native plants and three very usable beaches.  There is an all tide dock within the allowable size of 10 x 10 metres (33 x 33 feet) with Specific Permission For Private Moorage See Legal Description. Plus a small old boatshed encroaching on the foreshore which is grandfathered – status is questionable. Their is also a small storage shed in the center of the island.  There are several building sites – Ideal for Pan-Abode style cottage.  There are no utilities however,  to-day there are advanced systems available such as generators, solar, composting, rain collection systems.

Zoning: Rural Residential: The island falls under “Islands Trust – North Pender Island”  See Bylaws 147 & 148. Capital Region Regional District/Gulf Islands-CRD

The island is been offered after been in the same family for approximately 60 years. This is an opportunity to build your dream cottage or home!  A feature being that it is remote yet close to The Town of Sidney which offers all amenities and about one mile (1.61 kilometers) east from Tsehum Harbour (a.k.a. Shoal Harbour) with several marinas and only a short distance to Canoe Cove Marina and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal.

The area has a great variety of bird life and marine life.  The Island is located in the heart of the prime boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and diving waters. See Chart.

Once you own an island you will never be quite the same!

Offered at $1,150,000.

NOTE: Please do not access the island without first speaking with the listing agent< John Boyle, Macdonald Realty, Victoria. 250 388 5882.