Time waits for no one, and we at The Shore did not hesitate to jump into the action in Tofino in June. Many of Tofino’s 1.2 million annual visitors arrive in summer, a time when Tofino comes alive with activities and events that Moss Development is happy to support.

The Tofino Food and Wine Festival kicked off the action this year, and Moss Development was delighted to host Sunset, Sips, and Seafood in the Penthouse at The Shore on Friday, June 4. Wine, food and sunset enthusiasts participated in this colourful evening, with tapas prepared by Geoff Laithwaite, executive chef of the vessel “Odessa II”, and seafood supplied by Komo Gwaay oysters and Trilogy Fish Company. Wines were graciously poured by the women of Liquid Art and partially sponsored by Sperling Vineyards of Kelowna. And, of course, the Clayoquot Sound sunset was stellar as Mother Nature delivered the perfect backdrop for the evening right on cue.

The following weekend, Tofino sported running teams in the Edge to Edge Marathon. Moss sponsored a refreshing water station at the 25 kilometer point of the race and cheered a record number of runners on as they passed, tracking their way toward the finish line in Ucluelet. Both events embodied The Shore’s commitment to our community and Moss Development’s passion about the lifestyle The Shore offers to our residents and prospective buyers.

While we also celebrated the summer solstice this month, we welcomed new owners to our building. Two condominium units sold, leaving our inventory reduced to seven suites: three penthouses and four Harbour Front suites. While there are 20-something listings available in the Tofino market, discriminating buyers are finding incomparable value in their purchases at The Shore. The permanence of the building with its cement and steel construction, the secured underground heated parking, along with storage, and the finishing detail and quality are all placing The Shore in the top ranking. The Shore is the only new inventory in Tuff City’s market which is making it attractive for anyone looking to purchase a second home with a full 10-year warranty program.

In addition, a further commercial retail space sold this month leaving only three prime retail suites fronting the building which open on to Main Street. These spaces can be combined to make a larger unit of up to 2,100 square feet of sales space, and are available for sale or lease.

As the summer sizzles, work on the waterfront continues with steady progress. The foundation is now in its final stages with the piling complete and the cement pile caps being poured in early July. Our stunning dock structure is intended to be completed in fall 2010 and will feature further amenities for The Shore. Added to our luxury lifestyle are a yoga and exercise studio, kayak and surfboard storage, and an outdoor shower and wash area, designed for ease of clean up when your ocean activities are over for the day.

All waterfront work will be completed by the end of 2010 including the addition of a new deluxe marina with convenient boat slips for 15 to 20 vessels. The scenic walkway will also service a public wharf bringing access to boaters, who will be able to temporarily moor to drop off diners at Tofino’s only on-the-water restaurant located at the end of the pier and slated for opening in May 2011.

Moss Development looks forward to welcoming more residents and businesses to The Shore this summer as the final stages of our project draw to completion, delivering a truly amazing and vibrant “Centre of Town” on the old B.C. Packers site on Main Street, located at the Edge of World!

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From a dozen current real estate listings in Tofino discriminating buyers who shop and compare will see in the MLS table below that The Shore truly can boast top selling points when it comes to offering the most for the market in one of the world’s most desired locations.

Features at The Shore include cement and steel construction to withstand any weather Mother Nature has in her storm system, a secure building complex situated within a vibrant waterfront development, on-site kayak storage and secure underground parking. The Shore also boasts the only “New” property inventory for sale in Tofino.

Let’s compare.

Using the table below, the question we asked is how does The Shore stack up against a cross-section of current properties being offered in Tofino? Selecting a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium and a one bedroom, one bathroom condo listed at The Shore we set out to discover the answer.

Here’s how The Shore measures up against other listed properties in the Tofino market.

The Shore is not the least expensive, nor the priciest, but certainly it is clear that The Shore consistently delivers the most value for the dollar in square feet and amenities when selling points are compared.  And it’s these added values that define The Shore in Tofino as a haven for the select purchaser and set our waterfront property apart from its competitors.

The views overlooking Tofino’s mesmerizing harbour and Clayoquot Sound’s natural charm are not the only drama taking place here.  The Shore is priced to present the discriminating buyer with a lifestyle others only dream of.  While offering everything you need for relaxation, the Shore is within walking distance to all Tofino’s restaurants and shops, but is also completely secure when you’re away.  

At The Shore we encourage buyers to do your homework, but relax – we’ve already done the math.

Listing                             Waterfront                    Listing Price                            Price/Square Foot

MLS 282803                     No                                        $424,000                                    $333.86

MLS 290488                     No                                        $359,000                                    $355.45

MLS283833                      Yes                                      $429,000                                    $670.31

MLS292151                       Yes                                     $202,000                                    $450.89

MLS263303                      No                                       $519,000                                    $463.13

MLS284485                      Yes                                     $579,000                                    $1,268.86

MLS293417                      Yes                                     $225,000                                    $446.42

MLS291767                      No                                       $315,000                                    $285.33

MLS292758                     Yes                                      $559,000                                    $873.44

THE SHORE                     Yes                                     $549,000                                    $637.47

THE SHORE                     Yes                                     $625,000                                    $535.53

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With only a handful of units still available to purchase, Moss opened a second show suite at The Shore in order to showcase its stunning harbour suites. With one and two bedroom homes ranging in size from approximately 850 to 1,100 square feet, these units open out directly to private gardens and the harbour itself. As work continues to progress on The Shore’s marina the effect is truly breathtaking – one owner stated “Its like the harbour is your backyard! The view changes every day and it is so beautifull.” Here are a couple of (very amateur) sneak peek photos of the show suite….

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Vancouver Island’s Real Estate Board awarded The Shore its Award of Excellence in the Multi-Use category for their Annual Building Awards on April 15 at the Tigh Na Mara Resort in Parksville. Moss was honored to accept this recognition within a group of truly great nominees. Co-Chair David Hammond stated that ‘The calbre of workmanship and design is setting a standard for Vancouver Island that would be the envy of any area in the country!’ Well said David and congratulations to all of the other winners!

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The existing pier at The Shore has now been partially torn down and all of the pile driving has been completed to make way for the new marina and ammenity building. Here are some pics of the construction work as it progressed. Over here at MOSS we are very excited to see this work on Tofino’s waterfont continue to beautify the already beautiful Tofino harbour…

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The sleepy early spring of Tofino and Ucluelet has woken up as everyone gets out to welcome the upwards of 20,000 Grey Whales on their migration from the Baja Peninsula to Alaska’s Bering Strait. Tofino and Ucluelet celebrate with the whole week between March 6th and 14th packed with events ranging from chowder competitions and naturalist talks to whale watching expeditions and, of course, plenty of partying (check out the calendar at www.pacificrimwhalefestival.com). The Shore has become Whale Central with the Fesitival’s media room taking over a retail space on the main street side of the Shore. The space is functioning as information booth, artist’s gallery, souvenir shop and meeting space. Next door, Ocean Outfitter’s is milling with activity as people prepare to join their expert guides in Whale watching tours. It is already spring in Tofino and the place is jumping (or should I say breaching?)….

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Well, MOSS is at it again. Last week, the peaceful harbour din of seagull caws and lapping waves was rudely interrupted by the thunderous boom of piles being driven on the pier at The Shore. Now that the main building is complete and weather is cooperating, work has begun on the marina and pier building that will complete the vibrant waterfront development. A large new restaurant perched over the marina with stunning views onto Clayquot Sound, along with a gym/yoga studio, and kayak/surfboard storage will grace the pier. Alongside this cedar and glass gem will be a secure marina complete with fish cleaning station, crab trap hoists, boat slips and kayak launches. And, with typical MOSS efficiency, all of this by Fall of 2010.

As well, MOSS will complete the public promenade and harbour-front gardens that will house a major public art piece. Oh, and don’t worry – the pile driving is already complete and the seagull caws can again be heard echoing against the majestic background of Meares Island.

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With the main building of The Shore now complete and work on the Pier and Marina well underway, MOSS has completed the furnishing of its penthouse showsuite and it is ready for viewing! There is nothing like seeing things in person (and who doesn’t want another excuse to make it out to Tofino anyways?) but here are a few sneak peaks for those of you who are stuck in your wintery cities and can’t be here in the gorgeous Pacific Rim…

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