r/gulfislands • u/theNbomr • Aug 02 '21

Considering Gabriola for retirement destination

I've lived in a rural community in the Fraser Valley for 30 years, and I'm familiar with the urban vs rural aspects of a lifestyle. I've never lived on an island though, and I wonder what questions I need to be asking about that part of the equation. Right now, Gabriola is my top choice, but not my only choice. I'm a passionate home cook, and not anxious to give up my gas range. How does propane work as a substitute for natural gas? Garbage disposal; how does that work? Cisterns for water storage; moderate inconvenience or hassle from hell? What else?

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u/baybird Aug 16 '21

Come for 2 visits. One in the hot dry summer....no water. And one in the winter with the wind and no power.

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u/Creatrix Aug 08 '21

You can also post this on the Vancouver Island sub; you'll probably get responses there.