The Battery Shop is Vancouver Island’s one stop shop for batteries and battery services. The Battery Shop in Courtenay sells batteries of all styles – from camera batteries to RV and golf cart batteries. The Battery Shop also repairs and rebuilds specialty batteries for construction tools, home appliances, specialized trades equipment, security systems and more. The Battery Shop has the equipment and expertise to create custom batteries. They also offer a battery recycling service for the Comox Valley.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, Vancouver Island has sold out Phase 3 of its vacation hotel suites, and is now offering special incentives to the first 10 buyers in Phase 4.
The developers of this luxury ocean front hotel and residential condos are offering investment options to keen buyers.
Phase 4 gives the first ten purchasers of one of the waterfront hotel vacation suites a 105% buyback option after 5 years and a lease back contract enhanced by 50% to provide a return on investment at 3.25% annually.
Only 100 of these vacation hotel suites have been made available, and only the first 10 buyers in Phase 4 will receive these additional bonuses.
Owners are entitled to use their unit up to 16 weeks per year, and enjoy all of the amenities of the 5-star ocean front resort. When they are not using the fully furnished suites, owners receive revenue from the hotel’s rental of the suite. The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is hosting its grand opening May 25-27, 2012.

Island TimberFrame Ltd specializes in design and build of custom timber frame homes, timber components, including trellises, curved braces, gazebos, custom stairs, railings and interior and exterior doors. The specialty construction company is also very competitive with Glulam structures. Established in 2001, Island TimberFrame now boasts 12,000 sq ft. covered work space on two acres of land, which allows the Vancouver Island company to complete projects in a controlled environment. Custom S4S planing to 24 inches wide can be done on our computer-controlled planer. Island TimberFrame and its 20 employees are proud to produce long lasting, quality products made in Canada. We have excellent relationships with contractors, architects, designers and engineers throughout Vancouver Island, BC and the rest of Canada.

Own a new home near Victoria, B.C. for as little at $289,000. With 10 different floor plans to choose from all priced under $420,000, owning a home – and one with luxury touches – is easy at Kettle Creek Station. Nestled between Langford Lake and Goldstream Provincial Park, near Victoria, new custom homes are available at Kettle Creek Station start at $289,000, including net HST, appliance packages and no strata fees. Your new home at Kettle Creek Station, just 20 minutes north of Victoria, is ready for you to move into.
Kettle Creek Station has been designed to create a vibrant community that welcomes families, first time home buyers, couples looking to downsize or individuals who want to own their home and land but want a smaller footprint. Designed with efficiency and open concept living in mind, these Kettle Creek new homes are very affordable and provide bright spacious living areas, designer décor options and your own backyard. One, two and three-bedroom new homes range from $289,000 to $419,000. Live with more for less at Kettle Creek Station.

Colonial Countertops in Courtenay specializes in the manufacturing and installation of decorative surfaces and countertops. Kitchen and bath countertops, tub surrounds, shower walls, desktops, reception areas, window sills and much more. Colonial Countertops is able to provide homeowners and builders with the latest styles, trends, and colours. In their Comox Valley showroom, clients browse hundreds of different styles of laminates, natural quartz, and solid surfaces. They are proud to offer: top-quality, unsurpassed service; on time delivery; and professional installation. Colonial Countertops is a family-owned business and has been serving Vancouver Island since 1970. For more information, visit their website at www.colonialcountertops.com.

Bouttell’s Designs brings kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and customized walk-in closets to the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Bouttell’s Designs in Comox offers a highly-customized line of kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets with a large selection of options for all budgets and style choices. A solid wood selection of cabinet mouldings, door styles, and finishes give any cabinet project a custom look. Bouttell’s Designs also provides customizable organizing systems for walk-in closets and small rooms, to create attractive, functional spaces in any home or office. The layout and design of the kitchen, or bathroom cabinets, or closets can be configured using Bouttell’s latest design software and other virtual tools.

The beachfront Vancouver Island real estate development Qualicum Landing has only 16 homes still available. With the community’s amenities now complete and more than 40 owners enjoying their new Vancouver Island beachfront homes, the developers are building the community out.
There is still time to select floor plans for some lots, but only two ocean view lots remain, and only two of the popular Hollyburn View floor plans are available.
The Qualicum Landing development features an array of amenities for homeowners to enjoy, including 500 feet of walk on waterfront, a sea wall, fire pit on the beach, a multi-use sport court, a community garden and a clubhouse with fitness centre, two heated outdoor pools, two spas, a games room and owner’s lounge.
Qualicum Landing is located just north of the Vancouver Island community of Qualicum Beach, renowned for its warm, sunny beaches and surrounded by stunning nature.

Steam Engine Estates in Cumberland, B.C., is a residential real estate project featuring 50 new patio homes and town homes; each with a view of the spectacular Comox Valley mountains. This Vancouver Island development is set in a tranquil area backing onto a dedicated green space.
Each patio and town house unit is beautifully finished with plenty of natural lighting, designer colour schemes and landscaped yards. There are three floor plans to choose from: The “Wellington” — 1254 sq ft; The “McGinty” — 1410 sq ft; and the The “Queen Anne” — 1453 sq ft.
These Vancouver Island homes are priced from $219,900 to $239,900. 24 units in Phases I – IV have been sold. Stop by an open house at 3400 Coniston Crescent, Cumberland, Wednesday-Sunday from 1-3 p.m. to view these new homes.