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The Ridge in Courtenay has just completed work on Phase 3, bringing 48 new lots to this master-planned community. Located in South Courtenay, BC, The Ridge is a neighbourhood set in quiet and scenic surroundings and it is located in close proximity to amenities and shopping.

All lots at The Ridge have been zoned to accommodate secondary suites which can be used as a separate suite for family members or guests and it can also be used to generate rental income.

When deciding on building your dream home at The Ridge, you can choose to work with one of their preferred custom builders, or bring your own builder.

Many of the residents living here have relocated to The Ridge in Courtenay, BC from other areas of Vancouver Island, BC and Canada. Wherever they come from, they are given a warm welcome from their neighbours. Once settled, all residents talk about how they love living at The Ridge!

Find out more about the open houses and the new custom homes for sale at The Ridge by contacting their preferred builders.

Contact the developer to register as a “prospective client” and receive up-to-date information and pricing on the new residential lots for sale in Phase 3 at The Ridge.
Contact: Bruce Clapham at 250.650.8588
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com

Spring is a great time to freshen up your home’s window coverings, and this month, buy more and save more with Budget Blinds of Central and Northern Vancouver Island. Enjoy 30-40% off selected styles this May - the more you buy, the more you'll save.

Budget Blinds designers can provide a free in-home consultation to guide you through the latest choices and ensure you receive window treatments that suit your decor, lifestyle and your family’s needs.

The right window coverings will not only change the look of your home, but can help with heating and cooling, enhance privacy, as well as protect furniture, flooring and artwork from damage.

Contact Budget Blinds of the North Island to arrange an in-home consultation or visit their showroom at 8 - 2663 Kilpatrick Avenue in Courtenay. From that showroom, consultants serve the Comox Valley, Campbell River and the North Island.

Call 250.338.8564 or request a free in-home consultation online.

The Ridge is a scenic residential community in Courtenay, BC in its seventh year of development. There are already more than 100 new homes completed and many more under construction.

The community and developers are proud of their preferred builders and the new custom homes that they have built for the residents who have rmoved to The Ridge.

Four of their preferred builders are holding “open houses” in their new homes for sale. Tour these beautiful new homes on the weekends, the show home addresses and hours are listed below. If you are thinking of building a new custom home on one of the new lots coming available soon in Phase 3, contact the developer, who can assist you in choosing a lot.

The Ridge's preferred builders have the experience of building homes that match the lot you choose, some of which feature spectacular views of the mountains and the ocean.

The following open house times were accurate at the time of posting:

Custom Home Builders at The Ridge:
Lawmar Contracting 4190 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Contact Realtor Tracy Fotgmann, Remax Ocean Pacific Realty for current open house days and times
Email: tracy@tracyfogtmann.ca  Cell: 250.331.1544

Brando Construction, 4161 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Saturdays, starting May 4, from 12pm to 2pm
Realtor: Courtney & Anglin Real Estate Group
Email: bill@courtneyanglin.com  Cell:250.703.6119

Coastal Custom Homes, 4166 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 2pm
Realtor: Dean Thompson, Remax Ocean Pacific Realty 
Email: dean@deanthompson.ca  Cell: 250.898.4777

Candor Developments 3404 Harbourview Blvd., Courtenay, BC
Saturdays,  from 12pm to 2pm
Isaac Bale Email: info@candordevelopments.ca  Cell: 778.995.2529

Contact the developer to register as a “prospective client” and receive up-to-date information and pricing on the new residential lots for sale in Phase 3 at The Ridge.   
Contact: Bruce Clapham at 250.650.8588  
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com

The Gales in Ladysmith now has two new patio homes with walk-out basements under construction (Unit #20 and #21). These new homes continue the established tradition of excellence in this ocean view development, built by award-winning GNB Builders. 

New homes at The Gales are built to Built Green Platinum standard, ensuring homes that hold their value, offer cost efficiency and high environmental standards. Built Green Platinum homes offer lower monthly operating costs thanks to things like energy efficient appliances, furnaces, windows and insulation. Water efficiency is achieved through plumbing and landscaping choices. Air inside the homes is cleaner with fewer allergens, and more comfortable with fewer drafts and more consistent temperatures.

These new patio homes offer the same luxury touches that The Gales has become known for, with high-end finishings and no details ignored. 

The Gales is located in the town of Ladysmith. Set between the Vancouver Island cities of Nanaimo and Victoria, Ladysmith features a historic downtown core, and outdoor activities and amenities including easy access to golf courses, beaches, boat launches, forest trails and Island vineyards.

For more information on available homes and future plans at The Gales, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty at 250.245.0545.