Living on North Vancouver Island is about access to nature, smaller towns, and a strong sense of community. Places like Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Alert Bay, and the surrounding villages offer fishing, forestry heritage, and year round outdoor recreation with a quieter pace than the South Island. With more than 30 years on the Island, I compare cost of living and access to healthcare and services while tracking actual market value and market movement so you can see what daily life and housing choices really look like in the North.

Explore North Vancouver Island Regions

North Vancouver Island is a collection of working harbour towns and wilderness communities. Choose a community to dive into its services, lifestyle, and housing.

Explore Nearby Islands

The North Island is closely linked to nearby islands, each offering its own lifestyle and housing story. These areas provide quieter options for living while still staying connected to the services of Vancouver Island.

Discover Vancouver Island Regions

This page highlights what it means to live on North Vancouver Island, a region defined by wilderness, coastal communities, and a slower pace of life. I have lived here for more than 30 years and have seen how neighbourhoods and markets evolve as demand and lifestyles change. In my professional work I focus on proving actual market value with market movement data, giving both buyers and sellers clear evidence to guide their decisions. Use these guides to explore specific areas and see how North Vancouver Island connects with the broader story of island living.