Real Estate in the Cowichan Valley - Paul Gala

07/12/2026

🏡 SOLD ✨

Congratulations to my wonderful clients on the successful sale of their patio home! 🥂 Thank you for your trust—it was my an honour to help you every step of the way.

A big thank you to Barbara Aitken, RE/MAX Duncan, for representing the buyers. It was a pleasure working with you! 🤝

Thinking of selling? Let's make your home stand out with professional staging and a Gala-style launch designed to get results.

📲 Ready to make your move? Send me a message today.

🏡 Paul Gala, Realtor®
Pemberton Holmes
👍 Really Nice Guy

07/08/2026

07/04/2026

Another beauty home 🏠 just around the corner from us. Happy to show the home and our beautiful Bay to you.

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✨ NEW LISTING | Maple Bay Waterfront ✨

Perched above the sparkling waters of Maple Bay, this beautifully updated oceanfront home offers breathtaking views, coveted southern exposure, and the West Coast lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

🏡 936 Arbutus Avenue, Maple Bay
💲 $1,165,000
📍 MLS® 1042085

https://www.reneeappleby.com/listings/view/748722/duncan/du-east-duncan/936-arbutus-ave

🛏️ 3 Bedrooms + Office
🛁 2 Bathrooms
📐 2,196 sq ft
🌿 ¼ Acre

You'll love:
✔️ Spectacular ocean views from the main living areas and bedrooms
✔️ Bright kitchen & living rm
✔️ Spacious oceanfront deck perfect for entertaining
✔️ Walk-out lower level with family/recreation room and abundant storage
✔️ Heat pump, updated flooring, fresh paint, newer appliances, updated lighting, and a professionally built retaining wall with new fencing
✔️ Move-in ready with room for family, guests, or working from home

The location is just as impressive. Walk to the Lion Rampant Scottish Pub, Timber & Tides General Store, Maple Bay Beach, the government dock, rowing club, boat launch, Maple Mountain hiking trails, and just a short drive to the Maple Bay Marina with float plane service to Vancouver and Salt Spring Island.

Only 10 minutes to Duncan and approximately one hour to Victoria or Nanaimo, this is a rare opportunity to own an updated oceanfront home in one of Vancouver Island's most sought-after seaside communities.

📞 250-230-4994
📧 [email protected]

07/02/2026

Check out this newly listed family home in my hood of Maple Bay! Would love the opportunity to show you around.

06/29/2026

Looking for something fun to do on Canada day👇

06/11/2026

🥹Grateful for the support yesterday - this community is amazing!
🧑‍🎤Speaking of community, check out this amazing opportunity
🩶If you see this, I'd appreciate a share or a tag.

06/11/2026

Thank you for Sharing!

06/10/2026

Recently, I was faced with the biggest challenge of my life—and I won.

Now I’m back.

Back to work. Back to real estate. And back to helping people through some of the biggest decisions of their lives.

I’m officially 100% back in action as a realtor, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be here.

I’m also currently covering for a fellow realtor while she’s on vacation, which means I’ve got some great listings I’m especially motivated to get in front of buyers and sold.

If you’re thinking about making a move, or know someone who is, this is me asking for your support—tag them, send them my way, or share this post.

It truly makes a difference.

Let’s do something great together 💙🏡

05/28/2026

🔥 A patio home that feels like a house — now $40,000 less.
Welcome to The Meadows (55+), where comfort, convenience, and community come together.
🏡 36–6111 Sayward Rd, Duncan
A beautifully maintained level‑entry patio home just minutes from town — perfect for anyone wanting low‑maintenance living without giving up space or privacy.
✨ You’ll love:
• 🌄 Bright open‑concept layout with mountain views
• 🛏️ 2 bedrooms + 🛁 2 full bathrooms
• 🔥 Cozy gas fireplace
• 🍳 Double‑oven kitchen with abundant storage
• ☕ Breakfast nook opening to the yard
• 🌼 Sunny, partially fenced outdoor space
• 🐾 Pet‑friendly (1 cat or 1 dog)
• 🚶‍♂️ Walkable to shops, cafés, and services
💰 Now $509,000 — reduced $40,000
📌 MLS® 10231836
👉 This one checks every box for comfort, simplicity, and location.