808 Rainbow Rd | $1,699,000 | MLS® 1037567
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Bruce
Gibson
P. (250) 385-2033
 Phone Bruce
Newport Realty Ltd.
1144 Fort St
 Victoria, BC
 Canada V8V 3K8
MLS® 1037567

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Address 808 Rainbow Rd
AreaGulf Islands
Sub AreaSalt Spring
State/ProvinceBritish Columbia
CountryCanada
Price$1,699,000
Property TypeLots/Acreage
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms0
Floor Space613 Square Feet
Lot Size435600.00 Square Feet
WaterfrontNo
Year Built1975
Taxes $7,041
Tax Year2025
MLS® #1037567

First time on market in over 50 years, this rare 10-acre waterfront-access property offers an exceptional opportunity to create a legacy estate on Salt Spring Island. Beautifully untouched and richly forested, the property enjoys access to Booth Canal—perfect for kayaking serene waterways out to the ocean. Level and sun-dappled with multiple prime building sites for a dream residence and guest cottage, plus subdivision potential. Established plum and apple trees, along with a former vineyard site, add to the idyllic island charm. Cherished by three generations as a private retreat, this property captures timeless Salt Spring living. Included is an adorable approx. 600 sq. ft. cabin with power, water, covered porch, and woodstove. Surface spring well with 600-gallon reservoir and septic system already in place. Peaceful, private, minutes to town, and offered under assessed value—an extraordinary island opportunity.

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About

Bruce Gibson is a longstanding resident of Victoria, BC, having called the island his home since 1951. He spent his university years at the University of British Columbia, studying for a Bachelor of Commerce in Urban Land Economics and completing an in-residence real estate brokerage course. After graduating, he went on to work as a contract property negotiator for Shell Canada Ltd. He joined the Victoria Real Estate Board's Industrial, Commercial, & Investment Division, and has served on the Victoria Board of Governance for Private Industry & Public Service. Always busy, Bruce has also held the position of the Provincial Appointee to the Victoria Police Board, and he and his wife Kristine have enjoyed trips to South Africa, southern Russia, and the Arctic.

Bruce has been a licensed REALTOR® in Victoria for over 30 years, and was the managing broker of Boorman Investments, one of the city's oldest real estate firms, from 1995 to 2002. He possesses extensive experience in all areas of real estate.  He has successfully managed both commercial and residential properties, and works as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He's consistently placed in the top 10% of producers in Victoria for the past 10 years, and has been the recipient of virtually every sales award offered by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

When you work with Bruce, you work directly with him — not with assistants. All clients receive his personal contact numbers so that he can be reached at any time of day. Feel free to contact him for a reference list.