B.C. private island listed for $1.5M
A private island has been listed for sale on Vancouver Island's Cowichan Lake.
The property, known as Island 7, is one of only a handful of islands on the large freshwater lake, west of Duncan.
The home, with exposed wood beams and a cathedral ceiling, is fully furnished and can accommodate up to 10 people. (Colliers International)
The $1.549-million price tag includes a modern, West Coast-style home and a boat dock on 2.25 acres, according to real estate listing company Colliers International.
The home, with exposed wood beams and a cathedral ceiling, is fully furnished and can accommodate up to 10 people.
The island also has cell service, the listing says.
"The home's vaulted ceilings, high windows and large great room provide incredible views of the lake, while the balance of the island is well treed and completely surrounded by low bank walk-on waterfront," according to the ad.
The property, known as Island 7, is one of only a handful of islands on the large freshwater lake, west of Duncan. (Colliers International)
The private getaway also includes a shed, a workshop and large decks, all situated on the "quiet end of the lake" near the community of Caycuse.
The property, known as Island 7, is one of only a handful of islands on the large freshwater lake, west of Duncan. (Colliers International)
The listing, with more photos of the property, can be viewed on the Colliers Unique Properties website.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Suspect sought after man found injured in downtown Toronto dies in hospital
Police are searching for a suspect in a homicide investigation after a man who was found with life-threatening injuries in downtown Toronto on Sunday morning succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
'My family doctor just fired me': Ontario patients frustrated with de-rostering
Dozens of Ontarians are expressing frustration in the province’s health-care system after their family doctors either dropped them as patients or threatened to after they sought urgent care elsewhere.
Cyclist issued fine for striking four-year-old girl crossing the street
A cyclist turned herself in and received a fine after striking a four-year-old girl who was crossing the street to catch a school bus.
Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon Prime shipping
Amazon's paid subscription service provides free delivery for online shopping across Canada except for remote locations, the company said in an email. While customers in Iqaluit qualify for the offer, all other communities in Nunavut are excluded.
WATCH Dashcam video shows terrifying near-miss on two-lane northern Ontario highway
There were some scary moments for several people on a northern Ontario highway caught on video Thursday after a chain reaction following a truck fire.
Potentially toxic chemicals hide in our drinking water and countless household objects, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
BREAKING 37-year-old dies following Sault police shooting
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service officer shot a 37-year-old in the city’s west end on Saturday night.
Police investigating after tow trucks shot at in Scarborough two hours apart
Toronto police are investigating after tow trucks were shot at in Scarborough about two hours apart Saturday night.
Man trapped in car for nearly 45 minutes following North York collision: police
A male driver was trapped in his vehicle for nearly 45 minutes after colliding with a parked car and hydro pole on Saturday night.