Stuart Island, Machine Shop Bay

This acreage is situated on the west side of Stuart Island just south of Big Bay. There is extensive oceanfront and a protected bay on the Yuculta Rapids. Historically, this property was known as ‘Machine Shop Bay’. The remains of two old homes and the machine shop are still on site.

The bay offers excellent protected deep-water moorage from winds and the active tidal waters in the area. The oceanfront portion is approximately 2000 ft. A very picturesque moss covered rock peninsula separates this acreage from the neighbouring property.

From this location the views are exceptional, west towards the Dent Islands and south across the rapids towards ‘Hole in the Wall’.

At the head of the bay the property has easy walk on beach access with a generous portion of the immediate upland nice and level to accommodate more than ample area for development. The southern portion of the shoreline is still relatively low bank and is heavily treed.

Portions of the property have been logged in the past and it is now in a healthy state of regeneration with a complement of mature forest. There is a ravine coming down across the northwest corner of the property that appears to be a good natural watercourse that will likely provide for a good domestic water supply. Water supply to this area historically has been more than adequate. Remains of the old buildings still stand along with a variety of large old fruit trees.

It has been many years since this property and the buildings were occupied, and since that time it has become quite overgrown and to a large degree, reclaimed by nature.

It is not difficult to see the excellent potential that this property has to accommodate any one of a number of applications. With commercial zoning there are a large variety of possibilities. It would be well suited as a private retreat for a vacation destination yet on the other hand could be an excellent location for a number of commercial, corporate or resort applications. This is one of few properties offered with this much oceanfront that is commercially zoned in the Stuart Island area.

Stuart Island is one of the most unique and spectacular regions on the entire B.C. coast and has been a popular destination of choice for yachters and outdoor enthusiasts from around the world for many years. It is close to major mainland inlets, world-class fresh & saltwater fishing and an abundance of wildlife.

One of a chain of islands situated between the east coast of Vancouver Island and the west coast of the Mainland, extending from Campbell River to the north end of Vancouver Island, Stuart Island is host to hundreds of fishing and boating vacationers who enjoy cruising, fishing, beachcombing and the abundance of wildlife.

Located 120 miles Northwest of Vancouver and 25 Miles North of Campbell River. Access is by boat or float plane, and there are a number of airlines in Vancouver, Campbell River and Seattle that provide both charter and scheduled service. There is scheduled freight boat service and a seasonally operated scheduled water-taxi service, which is also available for charter on a year-round basis.