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Quadra Island Waterfront
Quadra Island — Discovery Islands, 10-min ferry from Campbell River, year-round residential.
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Quadra Island is across Discovery Passage from Campbell River — 10-minute ferry connection makes it the most-accessible Discovery Island. Strong year-round residential community plus seasonal cottages.
Quadra Island waterfront · British Columbia
Quadra Island real estate — your questions answered
Where is Quadra Island?
Quadra is across Discovery Passage from Campbell River on Vancouver Island. 10-minute ferry crossing — among BC's shortest ferry routes. Population 2,800. Major access point for Cortes Island (second ferry from Heriot Bay).
What's the community character?
Quadra has stronger year-round community than most BC islands — many residents commute to Campbell River for work. Quathiaski Cove is the main commercial area. Heriot Bay sits across the island near the Cortes Island ferry.
What BC taxes apply to waterfront purchases?
BC charges Property Transfer Tax (1-3% sliding). Foreign Buyers Tax (20%) applies to non-resident purchases in designated areas. The Speculation and Vacancy Tax (0.5-2% annually) applies to non-primary-residence properties owned by non-BC residents in many areas. Riparian Areas Regulation requires 30-metre setbacks from waterways.
What's the BC cottage season?
BC's coastal markets have year-round open-water access. Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island have the mildest BC winters. Northern BC coast (Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert) has cooler summers but year-round livability.