"What does your retirement look like? Maybe you envision a sunny beach. Sure, you can see yourself walking along in the early morning, the surf splashing around your ankles, sand squishing up between your toes, a warm breeze ruffling your hair. It’s going to be great! But perhaps your significant other is dreaming of hiking lush trails in the morning and skiing in the afternoon. You might think there isn’t a place on earth that can accommodate you both, but there is. Vancouver Island is a retirement paradise with a perfect selection of locations and activities. The weather however, remains temperately beautiful, no matter what.
Retirees can be as active as they want, every day of the year.
Golf – The island’s golf courses are so spectacular that they attracted annual visits from none other than Bob Hope. Thanks to the perpetually mild climate you can golf non-stop all year.
Fishing – Vancouver Island is the place for sports fishing. There is access to fresh water lakes, streams and rivers, as well as the Pacific. Salmon, halibut, trout and other types of fish are plentiful. This is another year round sport.
Retirement Communities – You can get modern accommodations with all the amenities for retirement living on Vancouver Island. Take advantage of the many social activities and daytrips to form new friendships.
Hiking and Camping – The west coast of the island receives abundant rainfall that sustains ancient rainforests, and some of the most breathtaking, scenic trails on the planet. If you like a camping experience without Grizzly bears and moose, you can stay at one of the 150 parks on the island.
Skiing – Thanks to a variety in Vancouver Island’s landscape, there is a choice of mountains for activities involving snow. Mix it up a little and ski different slopes on different mountains. When the grandkids come to visit, you can have fun with them snowboarding, tobogganing, and snow tubing.
Water Sports – If you like beaches, you’ll love the ones that surround Vancouver Island. Stroll or laze in the sun, build sandcastles with your grandchildren, or engage in more energetic activities. People on the island participate in surfing, kayaking, boating, sailing, canoeing and snorkelling. For those with a taste for more adventure, there is white water rafting and diving.
Whale Watching – This is a big attraction on the island. Orcas, Grays, and Killers can be seen by boat or from the shore. Porpoises, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more inhabit the coastal waters of Vancouver Island.
There’s so much more. Leave room in your day for storm watching, bird watching, ziplining, bungee jumping, and caving. The list goes on and on. Your retirement may just be the most fun you’ve ever had.
Seniors’ access to accommodations, banking, and cultural activities are as plentiful here as anywhere. What you get more of, is great climate, natural splendour and loads of things to do to keep you feeling young.
Paradise retirement on Vancouver Island has it all – for both of you.
For more information on relocating to Vancouver Island or on Lake Cowichan, Youbou or Honeymoon Bay real estate contact, Sandy Stinson of Team Stinson RE/MAX Lake Cowichan.
On the web http://www.remaxlakecowichan.com
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