This first class development has green deemed certification from beginning to end, starting with the protective environmental covenants for forests, rock meadows, wetlands, and the rare plant and animal species located in the area. Award winning architectural and design plans are also available. The large (5, 10, 15 acre) properties are located amidst ecotourism facilities, marinas, fly fishing rivers, equestrian centres and many golf courses, and yet only minutes away from stores, schools, an airport, a new ferry terminal, and Highway #1, the Trans Canada Highway. The town of Ladysmith is a 10 minute drive, Nanaimo a 20 minute drive, and Victoria, the capital city, a little over one hour drive away. Vancouver can be reached by a two hour ferry trip or half hour flight. The weather is superb as the Aquila Estates are located in one of the most desirable climates in all of Canada. The views are breathtaking. With all of the above, the demands of the market well exceed availability of this pristine property. The Aquila Estates cover an area of 250 acres (100 hectares). There are 37 parcels of different sizes: 5 acres (2 hectares), 10 acres (4 hectares), 15 + acres (6 + hectares). All are fully serviced for residential development as well as being fully wooded and many have spectacular views.   These beautiful, unique properties are an investment in healthy, modern rural living. 80% of the forest is protected as well as all the old growth trees in the area. This is a green development which will remain a wooded community for all time. Aquila Estates – an untouched, unspoiled development on Vancouver Island. Its backdrop of forests, distant mountains and glorious sea views create a captivating rustic pristine wilderness. Brilliantly conceived with breathtaking ponds and private landscaped courtyard entrances, these 37 properties are truly luxurious.