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Earthquake Protection at Spirit Bay

By Geoff Gosson | Sustainability | 0 comment | 8 July, 2019 | 0

Spirit Bay homes are designed to withstand even extreme earthquakes. Here’s how.  The homes at Spirit Bay are built to the highest standards. That includes designing them to be earthquake-resistant.  In this video, Jonathan Reiter, Principal of Skyline Engineering, takes us through a Spirit Bay home to describe exactly what that entails. He shows usRead more

A beautiful seaside village. An exciting, booming economy. What’s not to like about Spirit Bay?

By Geoff Gosson | Sustainability | 1 comment | 30 May, 2019 | 0

You’ve seen Spirit Bay, and you love it. Just one problem. Are there good jobs available if you move here? The answer is a resounding Yes. The entire South Vancouver Island region is experiencing tremendous growth in areas like tech, manufacturing and healthcare, growth in traditionally strong industries like tourism, the military and government continuesRead more

Demystifying leasehold land

By Geoff Gosson | Uncategorized | 2 comments | 26 May, 2019 | 0

The facts on leasehold at Spirit Bay Spirit Bay is what’s commonly known as a ‘title leasehold’ development. The term ‘leasehold’ is one of the most misunderstood concepts in home ownership, despite being commonplace in the world of commercial real estate. To stay ahead of all the misinformation (or lack of information) swirling about, weRead more

A storybook setting? Just ask Spirit Bay resident and author Michel Desjardins.

By Geoff Gosson | Neighbours | 0 comment | 20 May, 2019 | 0

Ellen and Michel Desjardins were among the first residents of Spirit Bay, moving here from the hallowed halls of academia in Central Canada to be closer to nature. Their story for choosing Spirit Bay speaks to the deep connection our homeowners have with this place. As Michel says: We were staying at a local BnB,Read more

Broom party

By Geoff Gosson | Neighbours | 0 comment | 18 May, 2019 | 1

Building community, one broom-cutting party at a time Building a community is core to Spirit Bay. Now, that spirit has been taken on – and given a creative twist – by our residents. This spring, they noticed a fast-spreading, invasive plant species named scotch broom encroaching on the forests around Spirit Bay. So they pulledRead more

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2141 Ridgeline Rd: Featured Lot

By Geoff Gosson | Lots | 0 comment | 14 March, 2019 | 0

Step into this lot and find yourself in a lush, green, oasis that draws you up towards the arbutus branches that frame the sky. I love this lot because it offers a perfect blend of all the natural ingredients found all over Spirit Bay. Changes in elevation come from the clusters of rock and allowRead more

My Chose Cafe, Spirit Bay

My Chosen Cafe: Featured Local Business

By Geoff Gosson | Neighbours | 0 comment | 14 March, 2019 | 1

When we drive to Spirit Bay from Victoria, we can’t wait to stop and get some food at My Chosen Cafe which is right on the way. Our favorite is Fish and Chips Tuesday. We wanted to share our appreciation for everything they do by featuring them on our site.Read more

Designing for Sunshine

By Geoff Gosson | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 7 March, 2019 | 1

“The first thing I do when I start a house is to look around. Where’s the sun coming from at breakfast, lunch and dinner? If you want sunshine with your eggs and coffee, we need to think of that. I always draw myself a little north arrow, and do the reckoning for clients. You putRead more

Arts, Learning, Living, Spirit Bay

By Geoff Gosson | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 21 January, 2019 | 0

A.L.L. Spirit Bay launches with a program of stories and discoveries by prominent Canadian Authors, Artists and Activists on Saturday January 26 at the Spirit Bay Visitor Centre. TELLING STORIES: Tales, Text and Testimonies is the first literary event with leading national, provincial and local talent, offered at the newly emerging village of Spirit Bay,Read more

Park Dedication Closes with Children’s Singing Group

By Geoff Gosson | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 18 November, 2018 | 0

A song by the children of the Sc’ianew First Nation, closing a park dedication ceremony today, to honour Lavina Joan Millette. The ceremony was beautiful and profoundly moving, and we were privileged to be included.Read more

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