The Marmot
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News in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington
John and Caitlin Slater
Excellent Service, very committed to ensuring everything was easy.
Chris Francis and Brad Smith
Working with Rick on the sale of our place was so easy! There was never any pressure put on us.
J. and J. R., Comox
Rick Gibson has been our realtor for more than 20 years. He is honest, straight forward, creative, an expert in the real estate field, and doesn’t waste our time. He is the ultimate professional.
Rose Ray
Rick Gibson is a great Realtor!
Renate and Jack from Victoria
Rick is wonderful! He sure knows the mountain and went above and beyond in helping us sell our condo. If you’re going to buy or sell on the mountain, you’ve got to go with Rick!
Ron and Colleen
Rick kept us very well informed throughout the process and provided great advice regarding listing price and how to best respond to offers, and was always available for us.
Ken, Di and family
Our experience with Rick was fantastic! Wow, so quick and painless !! He answered all our questions clearly and professionally.
Brian and Teresa McLaren
Rick was our agent for two purchases and one sale. We found him to be very thorough and professional.
Paul Dexter
Rick is awesome! Rick was so encouraging to me to not give up and get this deal done.
Kevin, Nadine and Family from Mill Bay
Rick hung in there. In a market with few buyers, he worked with us to hold price and was professional in his dealings.
Past Issues
Pacific Group’s Four Season Plans
Mount Washington Alpine Resort has weathered a solid winter under new ownership with Pacific Group Resorts Inc., and is making small steps toward turning the Resort into a full fourseason facility.
“New Hope” Marmots on Mount Washington
Marmot Recovery Foundation welcomes 13 young Vancouver Island Marmots from Calgary Zoo, part of a “New Hope” for the endangered species.
In Profile: Rod Raycroft
Tourism Mount Washington has hired global tourism professional Rod Raycroft as its new manager.
Saving Cumberland Forest
Cumberland, nestled at the base of the Beaufort Mountain Range on the east side of Vancouver Island, defines itself as the “Village in the Forest”.
Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre
The Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre is located at the BC Parks parking lot at the Paradise Meadows trailhead, next to Mount Washington’s Raven Lodge.
Potential Bylaw for Fire Protection Services
The community at Mount Washington is another step closer to having a fire service in place.
News in Brief
Encompassing people, places and happenings at Mount Washington.
Mountain Biking is Back!
Trails re-opening on Mount Washington.
Welcome To The Wilderness
Strathcona Wilderness Institute has spent more than 20 years providing interpretive programs and information services in Strathcona Provincial Park.
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