We had many inquiries and interested people in our property generating many leads, so thank you. The day was well received and everything went as planned, the ribbon cutting with Mike Barrie and acting Mayor Kerrie Rhea. Former Mayor of Sooke Janet Evans was also in attendance as well as many past and present Sooke Council. We estimate over 1200 people attended throughout the day.

A large announcement was made by owner and developer Mike Barrie on top of #406 penthouse deck outside and a cheque was handed to the BC Cancer Foundation in the amount of $120,000.

Also, here is the video of the large announcement made by Mike Barrie to the BC Cancer Foundation.

This 2 Bedroom + 3 bath + loft boasts 1474 sq.ft. of open space living with an astonishing 1120 sq.ft. of outdoor deck space over 2 floors, containing an outdoor kitchen, outdoor firepit, infinite hot tub and outdoor showers.

Hardwood and granite gives the finishing touch with a gas range and stainless appliances.

For more information please visit our official website. www.marinersvillage.ca.

Here are a few photos from the townhomes and you can see why this gorgeous oceanfront development is one of a kind on the southern part of Vancouver Island.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@marinersvillage.ca or call 778-425-0047

Please join us for a fun filled day with FREE hotdogs, hamburgers and pop. The Q FM Radio Station will be on-site, CHEK TV will be present as well as the BC Cancer Foundation as developer Mike Barrie has an amazing announcement to make!

We will be offering tours of the property and sharing our vision with you as you walk through some of the units so you can see for yourself why this is the largest and fastest growing master plan oceanfront community in Canada.

We will also have a draw for an amazing prize package.

You can win a night’s stay for two at the Best Western Prestige Oceanfront Resort. $100 Gift Certificate for dinner or lunch at the Mix at Ric’s and $100 Gift Certificate from Ocean Palm Spa, both located in this wonderful new hotel located on the oceanfront in Sooke.

Until that time new home buyers will be able to take advantage of expanded rebate program and a transitional tax designed to ensure that there is no tax difference whenever they choose to buy their home — provided it costs $850,000 or less.

“The B.C. new housing rebate threshold will be increased to $850,000, meaning more than 90 per cent of newly built homes will now be eligible for a provincial HST rebate of up to $42,500,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance on Friday.

Read the entire article here.

Council in Sooke approves the development of the second phase of our waterfront project. Full steam ahead!

The largest construction project in Sooke history moved forward in a big way Monday night with municipal councillors approving the second phase of the Mariner’s Village development.

The $300-million mixeduse waterfront project is predicted to transform the former logging and fishing community of about 11,400 when completed over the next few years. Phase 2 is a large component that will be built over the next two years, said developer Mike Barrie.

Read more: http://www.timescolonist.com/Waterfront+project+moves+ahead+Sooke/6148952/story.html#ixzz1meqwRVA3

Here are some of the latest progress photos.

If you have any questions, please let us know!

Please click on this photo for a larger view.