qathet D offers an easygoing island pace with real substance, spanning the Texada Island communities of Gillies Bay and Van Anda. Daily life flows with the ferry, with the BC Ferries Powell River–Texada Island route linking residents to the services and eateries of nearby Powell River and onward day trips to Comox. The shoreline invites year-round beachcombing, kayaking, and scuba, while the island’s limestone legacy and artist studios add texture to its character.
Weekend plans come easy: pitch a tent or stroll the sweeping beach at Shelter Point Regional Park, catch the Gillies Bay Sandcastle Weekend, or hike to lofty viewpoints for sunset over the Strait of Georgia. Aviation buffs look forward to the annual fly-in at the Gillies Bay airstrip, and history fans can trace mining and maritime stories at the Texada Island Heritage Society Museum in Van Anda.
Families appreciate strong local schooling through School District 47; Texada Elementary anchors early grades on-island, while many teens ride the ferry to Brooks Secondary in Powell River. Essential services are close at hand across the water, and broader Sunshine Coast amenities—from arts to outdoor outfitters—are within reach in communities like Sechelt.
Whether you’re relocating for a quieter coastal lifestyle or preparing to sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top-rated local real estate professional who knows qathet D’s neighborhoods, rhythms, and market inside and out.