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3 Beautiful Lakes To Visit On The Sunshine Coast, B.C.

There is nothing that compares to taking a dip in fresh ocean water however, sometimes we all need a quiet day at the lake. Take a look through some awesome lakes to visit on your next escape from the busy beaches of the Sunshine Coast. 

Spend a Relaxing Weekend at Sakinaw Lake

Sakinaw Lake is truly a lake lover’s paradise! Rent a cabin along the lake with your friends and family to enjoy the calm waters of Sakinaw Lake. Bring your boat to get some water skiing or wakeboarding practice around the waterski course or bring your paddle board and explore the lake. One of the most unique things about Sakinaw lake is it connects to the Salish Sea on one end. 

Experience the warm and clear water at Ruby Lake

Take a trip to Ruby Lake and enjoy some of the clearest and warmest waters on the Sunshine Coast! Rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak or launch your boat and spend the day exploring the lake. If you are planning to stay awhile, book a tent, cabin, or cottage at the Ruby Lake Resort only a short 2-minute drive away from the lake. 

Other notable lakes in the Pender Harbour area: 

  • Garden Bay Lake 
  • Klein Lake
  • Hotel Lake
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Take Your Kids for a dip at Trout Lake

If making a trip up to Pender Harbour is a little too far for the day, take a trip to Trout Lake located just past Sechelt. This lake is great for fishing, swimming, and floating around. On your trip, you may spot one or two turtles, just remember to admire from afar.

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Halfmoon Bay Housing Prices

June 2021 Halfmoon Bay, B.C. Real Estate Sales Statistics

Halfmoon Bay possesses some of the most breathtaking beaches, parks, and trails on the Sunshine Coast. The unique beauty of Halfmoon Bay has brought homebuyers in over the years and more recently, the past year which has led to an increase in final sale prices in the area. Discover how the past year has affected final sale prices in the area. 

Housing Prices Continue To Rise In Halfmoon Bay

This June, detached homes in Halfmoon Bay had an average selling price of $830,100, a 0.2% decrease from May, however, a 38.9% increase from last June. Although there are few townhomes and condos in Halfmoon Bay, the overall average final sale price for all residential properties in the area was $825,900, a 38.8% increase from last June 2020. 

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Gibsons Real Estate Sales Statistics

June 2021 Gibsons, B.C. Real Estate Sales Statistics

As the Metro Vancouver housing market continues to normalize after several record months, we continue to experience high listing and sale activity throughout this past June. The benchmark price for residential housing on the Sunshine Coast this past June was $801,000, a 0.4% decrease from May 2021 yet a 35.8% increase from last June. Homebuyers continue to search for homes away from Vancouver city life in the quieter neighbourhoods of the Sunshine Coast. 

Detached House Prices In Gibsons Hold Steady From May, But Up 40% From Last June

This past June 2021, detached homes in Gibsons had a final sale price of $905,500, a 1.4% decrease from May 2021 but a 40.1% increase from last June 2020. One prominent reason for this overall large price increase in single-family homes in Gibsons is due to Vancouver residents relocating and investing in properties outside the city. 

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Condo Prices In Gibsons See A Relatively Small Increase Over The Past Year

There are few attached homes currently in Gibsons however, the options available for homebuyers are more affordable than many options throughout the Lower Mainland. Townhomes in Gibsons had an average final sale price of $625,800, a 29.4% increase from last June. Apartments in Gibsons had an average sale price of $418,900, a 20.2% increase from last year. 

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For the full report on June 2021 Statistics on Great Vancouver Real Estate, including the Sunshine Coast, please click here.