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[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

 

 

Party house!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$1,995,000

 

 

 

2386 Shawnigan Lake Rd
Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia V8H2H1

 

 

Welcome to your dream retreat - or investment - on Shawnigan Lake! Located on the quiet side of the lake with afternoon sun, evening sun and breathtaking sunsets, just 1 minute from St. John’s Academy & 40 min drive to Victoria, this stunning, meticulously crafted lake-side property completely renovated in 2018 down to the studs, will impress you the moment you enter the door. An open concept and primary on main floor maximizes the lake views from within where you’re getting ready at your custom built closet with vanity in primary, making a meal in your full kitchen with gleaming custom quartz countertops, mixing drinks at the full wet bar with ice maker or relaxing in the living area. Set the mood easily with Control 4 lighting system and custom light features and heating/cooling control. Massive 21' European sliding glass doors retract to seamlessly transform your 300+sf deck into an extension of your main home. A 3 zone Bromic heating system & powered louvered pergola system allows you to choose between sunlight or shade, making enjoyment of the 60'' natural gas fire table, outdoor entertainment system and top of the line Hestan outdoor BBQ/kitchen area possible regardless of the weather! The lower floor with separate access has 3 additional bedrooms (2 with ensuites),storage, laundry & workshop area. Additional outdoor areas include a covered patio, golf area, social area and custom double wide aluminum ramp leading to your PRIVATE DOCK with boat & jet ski slip. Top of the line outdoor lighting system, 4 car suspended concrete driveway, kayak/canoe/SUP storage and custom millwork, metalwork and art throughout are just some of the one of the kind features - a property like this with $100,000's of upgrades, tech and security systems must be seen to be appreciated, ask for a detailed property package & book your showing today! 

 

https://www.realtor....-lake-shawnigan

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 December 2025 - 12:07 PM.

[Mike K.]

I guess they like watching their own house on TV?

[Blair M.]

Exterior and interior design by Reliable Engine and Transmission Rebuilds Ltd.

[Victoria Watcher]

I guess they like watching their own house on TV?

 

It's a great channel.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

$5,995,000

 

 

5605 Parker Ave
Saanich, British Columbia V8Y2N2

 

https://www.realtor....ich-cordova-bay

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 12 December 2025 - 03:34 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

https://www.crd.ca/m...shed-land-cover

 

[Victoria Watcher]

The estate's grounds feature manicured gardens and a gently sloping lawn that leads down to 250 feet of private beachfront. This secluded seaside haven promises peace and tranquility, where the soothing sounds of the waves become your daily soundtrack. This truly rare and remarkable opportunity represents the pinnacle of waterfront living and an exceptional chance to create your dream coastal lifestyle.

 

 

It looks like half the property is private forest and a creek, but that kind of gets looked over in the description here.

 

"Private beechfront" is always a bit of a thing to say, as we all know there are no private beaches.  But maybe this one is hard/impossible to get to over land from a public beach access?

 

EDIT:  when the tide is right, looks like one could easly walk up from the Parker Park access point.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 12 December 2025 - 03:35 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

$1,900,000

 

 

5037 Cordova Bay Rd
Saanich, British Columbia V8Y2K1

 

Give yourself the Christmas present you’ve always dreamed of and Secure this coveted walk-on waterfront property in one of the region's most exclusive oceanfront enclaves! This is a strategic acquisition centered on an unrivaled location and the potential for a charming, quaint coastal asset. The existing home offers a foundational opportunity for focused updates, allowing for rapid value enhancement. The primary asset is the spectacular, unobstructed panoramic views of the ocean, mountains, and marine life—a feature commanding premium valuation. This property represents a sound investment in the luxury waterfront market. Capitalize on the prestige of this address and its inherent lifestyle appeal. Act decisively to secure this unique asset and begin realizing its significant return potential.

 

https://www.realtor....ich-cordova-bay

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 December 2025 - 07:37 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

$1,264,900

 

 

5025 Genoa Bay Rd
Duncan, British Columbia V9L5Y6

 

https://www.realtor....can-east-duncan

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 December 2025 - 07:38 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

9060 Clarkson Ave
Black Creek, British Columbia V9J1B3

 

$2,400,000

 

https://www.realtor....lle-black-creek

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 12:55 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

$2,690,000

 

 

https://www.realtor....rni-sproat-lake

 

Rare New Custom Home on Sproat Lake Waterfront! This beautifully designed brand new 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a 0.56 acre waterfront lot on stunning Sproat Lake. Step through the front door to be greeted by breathtaking lake views and an open-concept area with vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with maple cabinetry and quartz countertops, a full appliance package including induction cooktop, beverage centre and wall ovens, and gorgeous engineered wood floors throughout. Expansive sliding glass doors open to a 450 sq ft covered stamped concrete patio with gas BBQ hookup, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the lake views. The main floor features a primary bedroom with two closets and a luxurious 4 piece en-suite bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower. Also on the main level are a spacious laundry room with storage and separate entrance, a 2-piece bathroom, and additional storage under the stairs. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a 4-piece bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaker tub, and a landing offering more stunning lakefront views. To top it off, there's a detached over-height garage, ideal for your pontoon or surf boat and a flat grass area perfect for the kids to play or make additional parking in the future. Shop includes RV plug and is wired for EV unit. With new dock, water system and septic, and 10 year New Home Warranty, simply move in and enjoy lake living worry free! Only 15 minutes from Port Alberni and just over an hour to Nanaimo or the West Coast. This home is GST applicable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The former house was a real fixer-upper, but did sell for $1.1M in 2023:

 

https://housesigma.c...VXv3lXrEjg3j2q8

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 01:09 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the most private piece of land in Desolation Sound. Portage Cove offers an exclusive 73 acre sanctuary within British Columbia's breathtaking Desolation Sound. This exceptional property delivers unmatched privacy and immersion in nature, surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests, and tranquil fjords. It features two private bays with clear, warm water ideal for boating, kayaking, and spotting abundant marine life, from seals to dolphins. The untouched landscape and expansive space provide endless exploration opportunities, with trails, old growth forests, and serene coves. Portage Cove is a rare retreat where wilderness meets waterfront luxury, an unparalleled haven in Desolation Sound's majestic seclusion. The property also contains two comfortable cabins with a gravity fed mountain spring water supply!! 

 

$29,000,000

 

https://www.realtor....ve-remote-areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know, for $29M can't I just by my own private dolphins?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 01:15 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

$58,800,000

 

Located in this most coveted West Bay neighborhood of West Vancouver this magnificent residence, designed by architect Russell Hollingsworth, is situated on one of the most prized waterfront properties in Greater Vancouver boasting over 200 feet of natural shoreline. The main residence provides approximately 10,000 square feet of living space on two expansive levels featuring 5 full bedroom suites including a privately situated guest suite. Floor to ceiling windows and glass doors throughout the residence offer a wonderful indoor outdoor oceanfront living experience with complete privacy and unobstructed 180 degree south facing views. This fully gated property is professionally landscaped with oceanside swimming pool, outdoor spa, covered dining terrace and garage parking for 4 vehicles. 

 

https://www.realtor....-west-vancouver

 

 

 

 

 

^ the video on that listing is pretty good.

 

 

 

 

 

The most expensive home for sale in Canada is sitting on the West Vancouver waterfront.

 

For $58.8 million, you can buy the property at 3330 Radcliffe Ave., located in the West Bay neighbourhood.

 

https://www.nsnews.c...ncouver-9535642

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 01:22 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

2004:

 

So is mining mogul Robert Friedland the buyer of that tony $17-million West Vancouver waterfront property? It sure looks that way. Although early speculation favoured broadcaster Oprah Winfrey, Friedland -- founder and chairman of Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. -- or companies associated with him now have the inside track.

 

Land title documents say the property, at 3330 Radcliffe Ave., was transferred Sept. 3 to Mountain Holding Business Ltd., whose postal address in land title documents turns out to be that of Goodmans, a law firm with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Hong Kong. But the Goodmans guys aren't talking. B.C.'s corporate registry says Mountain Holding was incorporated on June 10, 2004, in the British Virgin Islands, with head offices at 999 Canada Place, Suite 654. And that, coincidentally, is also headquarters for Ivanhoe Mines and sister company Ivanhoe Energy Inc. Ivanhoe Mines officials also declined to comment.

 

Friedland, perhaps best known for negotiating the 1996 blockbuster sale of the Voisey's Bay nickel deposit to Inco Ltd. for $4.3-billion, has spent most of the past decade in Asia, jetting around the globe from bases in Hong Kong and Singapore. Ivanhoe Mines is developing the $1-billion (U.S.) Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold deposit in Mongolia, which Friedland, a Buddhist, points out is a Buddhist, democratic nation with a modern mining code that happens to lie next door to metal-starved China.

 

 

https://www.theglobe...rticle18272673/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 01:26 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

LSD

Robert Friedland resigned from Bowdoin College in 1970 after being arrested by federal authorities for the possession of an estimated $100,000 worth of LSD. He was sentenced to two years in federal prison, but received early release on probation. The conviction was expunged in 1986.

He graduated in 1974 from Reed College, Oregon, with a political science degree. During his senior year at Reed, Friedland was student body president.

All One Farm

During his time at Reed he met Steve Jobs with whom he shared an interest in Eastern spirituality. At the time, Friedland served as the caretaker of an apple farm south of Portland that was owned by his millionaire uncle Marcel Muller and Jobs would come on the weekends and help with the apple orchard, which served as the inspiration for the name of his company, Apple Inc. Friedland turned the orchard into a commune called All One Farm. His followers were not paid for working on commercial endeavors there.

 

https://en.wikipedia...obert_Friedland

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 01:29 AM.

[aastra]

File that bio as the umpteen-bajillionth example of a familiar formula:

 

-compressed timelines

-interactions with FBI, CIA or other police/intelligence services at a young age
-coincidental associations with notable individuals who would soon enjoy their own rise to exceptional wealth & fame

-seemingly significant lack of experience and/or knowledge and/or resources, and yet opportunities aplenty

-rapid & extreme material success (of course)

-curious avoidance of severe legal/personal consequences for seemingly severe offences

 

Come on. We're supposed to believe he was a serious drug dealer at a distinguished college and that the authorities cracked down on him one way or another, and yet all of those legal difficulties, court appearances, prison time, etc. didn't hinder the completion of his education? Countless dedicated students who weren't embroiled in such messes would nevertheless have completed their degrees in about the same time as he did. Heck, how did he manage to enroll in another distinguished institution so easily after getting busted from the first distinguished institution? That alone should be enough to wake up anyone.

 

Conclusion: nothing in that dude's life is what it seems to be.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

 

$1,899,980

 

 

1178 Rhoda Lane
Esquimalt, British Columbia V9A4H2

 

 

 

*Open House Sat, Jan 3, 130-230pm* Gently sloping, generously sized waterfront lot on the peaceful Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt’s Kinsmen Park GORGE VALE GOLF COURSE neighbourhood. At just under 0.5 acre, this property offers excellent potential—subdivide into two lots, pursue development under the Provincial SSMUH regulations or renovate the existing 3 story single-family home with a suite, dock, garage and larger detached carport. Tucked away on a quiet lane, the setting provides privacy and mature landscaping plus serene northerly views across the Gorge, with walk on waterfront. Rebuilt existing dock for effortless access for kayaking and paddling. The current home features flexible layout options, including both main-floor and upper-floor primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The main level includes generous open living and dining rooms spaces. Enjoy water-views from all 3 levels with big windows and many balconies and decks. The kitchen was customized with cozy booth seating. The lower level offers a large recreation room or a possible third bedroom with an ensuite plus a sizable secondary possible 2 bed suite with its own entrance. Ample parking for RV is available with garage, carport, and generous driveway with lower section too. Additional storage and workshop space are located on the lower level as well. A rare, adaptable waterfront property in a quiet and highly desirable location—don’t miss this opportunity! First time on market for this longtime loved family home.

 

https://www.realtor....lt-kinsmen-park

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 December 2025 - 08:54 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

 

 

 

 

Tucked away on a beautifully landscaped waterfront lot along the Portage Inlet, this custom-built residence was designed w/ intention, creativity & care. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense of calm—water views, privacy, & connection to nature that’s hard to find so close to the city. Inside, the home unfolds w/ warmth & flexibility. 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms offer space to grow or welcome extended family, w/ a layout that easily supports a 2 bedroom suite. Every detail reflects thoughtful craftsmanship: radiant heat where you’ll appreciate it most (yes even—kitchen island & bathroom wall) rich wood floors underfoot, smart storage solutions, & 8 fireplaces that create cozy moments throughout the home. This place is made for living well—whether tinkering in the oversized 3+ car garage, hosting dinners that spill outdoors, or soaking in the hot tub as the seasons change. The outdoor kitchen sets the stage for unforgettable evenings with friends, all while enjoying waterfront living

 

https://www.realtor....-royal-glentana

 

$3,499,900

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 January 2026 - 11:22 PM.

[lanforod]

Nice, but 3.5m nice? nah.