Eight great (and relatively affordable) places to retire in B.C.

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Here's a look at eight places outside Metro Vancouver to retire with a focus on housing costs, weather, health services, politics and activities.

Searching for tidal treasures near Qualicum BeachQualicum Beach, on the east side of Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Courtenay, is around three hours from Vancouver, depending on the ferries.

Politically, Qualicum Beach is NDP, provincially in the Parksville-Qualicum riding and federally in Courtenay-Alberni.Photo by Hand-outKaslo is in the West Kootenay region and is a relatively isolated but stunningly beautiful community of 1,000.Article content It is a 40-minute drive north to Kelowna General Hospital and takes less than four hours to get to Metro Vancouver. There is already a strong retirement community along Okanagan Lake, so there are many options for outdoor recreation, hobbies and interests. There is a two-bedroom apartment listed in the downtown area for $425,000.

It was built on flat land and is home to Tumbler Ridge Museum and its fossils. The geography of the area is a feature.

 

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