Roberts Creek - Every star known to mankind.
First up we’re escaping the city lights with this luxurious West Coast waterfront retreat that blends modern elegance with nature. While the sun is setting, enjoy the panoramic ocean views from your infinity pool, private beach or patio as the night sky begins to wake up.
For the colder nights, take it all in from indoors, as this 5-bedroom, 4-bath executive residence boasts floor-to-ceiling Schüco windows framing every star known to mankind. How much? $9,000,000 and many sleepless nights.
Pemberton - 135 acre blanket.
Set well back from the road and away from any well-lit distractions, our next listing is a 5-bed, 5-bath Pemberton home that features vaulted ceilings and large windows, framing Mount Currie and all its neighboring nighttime skies.
With enough estate to roll out a 135-acre blanket to lie on, take some well earned rest from catering to the horses on the property’s equestrian arena paddocks, let the lights go out and get spectating. You’ll need almost a dollar for every star ($6,999,000) but hey, it’s meteor season.
Bowen Island - An existential crisis.
Sail away from light pollution to the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. This rare waterfront island property, just a short sail from Vancouver, has everything you need for the perfect stargazing experience, except a house. Nestled on 10 acres of natural shoreline, this unique retreat offers breathtaking views of the southern Gulf Islands and beyond.
With RR1 zoning, you can design your dream estate, including a single-family home or simply a picnic blanket and a couple of pillows. It’ll set you back $6,888,000 but what’s that in comparison to the undiscovered intergalactic realms of our ever-expanding universe.
Chilliwack - This and an expensive telescope.
A sleeping bag by the willow tree is all you need at this stargazing dream listing in Chilliwack. This private 21.25 acre property features a character home nestled at the end of a winding, willow-lined driveway, positioned high, dry and away from light pollution.
The two-story home showcases 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an office, arched doorways and a primary suite with its own covered balcony. All this and a telescope by the window will set you back $3,500,000, plus the price of the telescope.
West Vancouver - A piece of the galaxy
Our final listing looks like something out of a sci-fi love story which, arguably, is quite fitting. This 4-bed, 6-bath waterfront luxury home in West Vancouver features floor to ceiling windows with truly dramatic effect, providing spectacular ocean views.
The spacecraft (house) features an elevator to all three levels, Lutron automation with power shades (that you’ll leave open at night because, you know, stars), air conditioning and a large garage with parking for up to six vehicles. It’s also the same price as buying a sun from a neighbouring solar system, at $39,980,000.
Keep those eyes up, there are galaxies to explore and stars to conquer this meteor season, somehow all from the comfort of your own home.
