Living on the Gulf Islands offers a blend of natural beauty, artistic culture, and small community charm. From Salt Spring and Galiano to Gabriola and Mayne, each island has its own character while sharing access to beaches, forests, and a slower pace of life. Housing ranges from waterfront estates and cottages to off grid acreages, attracting families, retirees, and seasonal residents. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I track actual market value and market movement so you can see what daily life and housing on the Gulf Islands are really like.