Mike Rogers
A self-sustaining private island in Canada that can only be reached by boat or helicopter is for sale
September 22, 20240
The property took about 16 years to complete.
Mike Rogers
“Most of the stuff comes in on a barge,” Goldenberg said. “The barge loads up the building material, brings it over to the island, and then it’s used for construction.”
The main lodge is 9,500 square feet.
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There’s another building on the island that has two apartments used for staff, according to Goldenberg, that can also be used to house even more guests.
The staff were provided by the property management and did cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
The island is only a three-minute boat ride from the mainland.
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All the furniture is also included in the purchase price.
If you want an even faster mode of transport, there’s a helicopter landing pad on the island.
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There are also propane generators to provide backup electricity just in case the power goes out.
The property has its own well, so visitors are not reliant on the mainland for water.
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There are over 50,000 plants on the island and a greenhouse on the property as well as a vegetable garden with blackberries, strawberries, and more.
Fishing also provides another way to secure food without traveling to the mainland.
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There are also three different types of heating systems in case it gets chilly.
The average annual temperature in Mahone Bay is 64 degrees.
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They’re involved in another construction project in California and won’t have time to be on the island for the next few years.