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Lisa Mackay
Royal Lepage Realty

Islandgirl-realestate@hotmail.com     1-800-224-5906. 
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Lasqueti is one of the most Unique of the Gulf Islands. It lies in the Georgia Strait, north of French Creek (on Vancouver Island), and southwest of Texada Island. It is approximately 8 km wide (4.9 miles) and 22 km (13.6 miles) long, with an area of 73.56 km2. About 350 permanent residents call Lasqueti home. It is accessible by foot passenger ferry service only, or by private boat or plane.

The roads are unpaved and the island has no public transportation. There are no public camp grounds. Lasqueti residents have rallied against B.C. Hydro in the past and remain independent and off the grid to this day. Residents live either without electricity or with alternative sources of power like solar or micro-hydro. There is very little industry and no 
bustling economy.

Lasqueti is full of eccentric characters. Artist, musicians, carvers, farmers, loggers, fisherman, writers, contractors, caterers have all made there home here. It’s a pioneering way of life that you either love or hate. Nothing is easy on Lasqueti and when you have succeeded building your home, road, fixing a tire, pumping your water, repairing your plumbing after a freeze in the winter time or whatever you have every right to gloat in accomplishment, then off to the next project.

Real estate on Lasqueti can range from $80,000 (co-ownership) to over 
$2,000,000.00 for amazing ocean or lakefront. There is a 10 acre freeze on Lasqueti and that is the average size piece of land. There are some 1 acre pieces that don’t come up for sale that often that were created before the 10 acre freeze came into effect.
For more information on Lasqueti property you can contact me at Islandgirl-realestate@hotmail.com. Or you can call my toll free number at 1-800-224-5906.

Lisa Mackay
Royal Lepage Realty

Islandgirl-realestate@hotmail.com     1-800-224-5906. 
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