Zeballos

Zeballos sits at the end of a winding 42-kilometer road on Vancouver Island’s remote west coast, where the Pacific Ocean meets old-growth forest and genuine wilderness still exists. This village of 126 people represents something increasingly rare in British Columbia — a place where logging trucks still rumble through town, where the nearest traffic light is hours away, and where your biggest concern might be whether the salmon are running.

The numbers tell an interesting story about resilience. With 17.8% population growth since 2016, Zeballos bucks the trend of rural decline that plagues many resource towns. The median age of 50.8 years suggests people aren’t just passing through — they’re settling in for the long haul. Healthcare and social assistance employs nearly a quarter of the workforce, indicating a community that takes care of its own.

What makes Zeballos special isn’t just its postcard scenery or proximity to the famous Nootka Trail. It’s the hot springs that bubble up naturally from the earth, creating a destination that draws visitors from across the province. These aren’t commercialized resort springs — they’re the real deal, accessible by a short hike and offering the kind of authentic wilderness experience that money can’t manufacture elsewhere.

The housing market reflects the community’s character: 85.7% single-detached homes on generous lots where your nearest neighbor might be a Roosevelt elk. Property here appeals to a specific buyer — someone seeking genuine isolation, world-class fishing, and the kind of peace that only comes from being truly off the beaten path.

For mortgage brokers working with clients who’ve discovered this hidden corner of Vancouver Island, Tekamar offers lending solutions up to 60% LTV. We understand that traditional lenders often struggle with remote communities like Zeballos, but we see the value in places where the wilderness begins at your back door and the hot springs are always open.