A Piece of Paradise – Thetis Island 

Access

 Helicopter, seaplane, private boat and/or BC Ferries 
 Three scheduled 20-minute seaplane flights daily to and from Vancouver    
 Private charter available
 Marinas nearby
 Driveway has a gentle slope

Setting
	
 Private beachfront 
 Extensive recreational land
 Serene rural retreat both safe and secure
 NNW exposure – sunsets year around
 Power lines underground from field to house

Beach 
 100m prime beachfront
 Low-bank sandy beach with a gentle slope safe for children
 Best crescent shaped sandy swimming beach on island  
 Protected waters, sheltered from prevailing southerly and easterly winds 
 Night-time swims with occasional sparkling phosphorescence   
 Moorage available
 Boat ramp with electric winch

Garden
 Specimen trees
 Mature gardens and fruit trees
 Private inner gardens
 Fence protects from deer
 Wisteria trained on entire perimeter fence
 Smell the roses, wisteria, lilacs and nighttime fragrances honeysuckle and jasmine  
 Colour variations throughout seasons

Decks 

 Only a stone’s throw to ocean 
 Access via French doors 
 Outdoor shower and sink both near ocean 
 Large kitchen deck on oceanside
 Oceanside deck shaded from hot mid-day sunlight by cedar trees
 Morning sundeck views herb garden
 Relax and dine on the seaside deck



House

 Remodeled by award winning architect Frits de Vries
 High-end finish
 Metal roof 
 2 bed/2 bath both ensuite
 Gourmet kitchen overlooks both waterfront and herbs garden  
 Granite countertops, a cherry-wood pallet-shaped central island serving counter 
 Burgundy coloured 4-oven AGA gas stove 
 Two-stainless-steel sinks, a Bosch dishwasher 
 Washer/Dryer room with sea view
 Pantry and linen closets
 Den with library
 Master bedroom views of ocean and private garden
 Screened-in porch
 Wood paneled living room with fireplace, built-in oceanside bench seating
 Locked wine room, air-conditioned with racks and deep sink
 High Speed Internet available
 Satellite TV available

Lifestyle

 Watch astonishing sunsets year-around 
 Self-sufficiency if desired
 Sports activities on-site
 Commune with nature and wildlife
 Listen to the Bald Eagles, woodpeckers, songbirds
 Peaceful and serene
 Gourmet kitchen
 Cozy up to roaring wood-burning fire in living room
 Library/Den with gas fireplace, ideal for readers
 Mid-day nap in screened porch
 Supportive community

Activities

 On-site easy access to ocean for canoeing, kayaking, kite-sailing, rowing, sailing, boating, swimming, beach combing  
 Fish, dig for clams, pry oysters off rocks 
 Set traps for red-rock and Dungeness crabs
 Over an acre of mostly level recreational land for picnics, games, etc. 
 Fun for children to sleep in forest and/or along beach, though campfires require permit  
 Professional divers operate on Thetis Island
 Scuba to sunk Boeing 737, an artificial reef, located off the coast of Vancouver Island at nearby Chemainus
 Designated trails 
 Horseback riding centre



Special Events
      
 Fly in or boat in staff for office party 
 Assemble marquee(s) on extensive lawn 
 Set up wood burning spits for roasting local lamb (fire permit required)
 Local catering available

Community of Thetis Island

Thetis Island has outstanding community services. Volunteer fire department with first
responders and Emergency Plans in place. Two marinas offer food with liquor licence; one
opens all year with liquor store and snacks, other seasonal with liquor license and
dinners on weekends. Community has excellent safety record. Friendly community with events
such as community garden, book and bake sales.

Community Centre and Library host events such as:
 
 Bridge 
 Exercise 
 Yoga 
 Pilates 
 Teas 
 Seniors dinners
 Fund-raisers
 Movie nights
 Checkout books and rent movies 

Other island events and services

 Thetis Island civic celebrations
 Volunteer opportunities at community events  
 Annual sailboat race circumnavigates Thetis Island  

Residents include artisans, B&Bs, business services, catering, construction, home
renovation and landscaping, charters for sailing, diving and beach explorations, a
horse-back riding centre, nursery with gift shop, Pot of Gold Coffee Roasting Co and two
marinas. Abundance of B&Bs and other rental rooms/houses at establishments such as
Capenwray, Pioneer Pacific, and Overbury Farm. One-room schoolhouse K-7; local tutors
available.

In Chemainus

Public eighteen-hole golf course
Chemainus Theatre also has buffets