This island community has opted to go off the grid and live without needing to exchange money. In this day and age, such a simple choice is groundbreaking! Learn more about this community and what makes them an inspiration to preppers everywhere:

On Lasqueti, a community off the coast of Vancouver Island, around 400 people live completely off grid, says a documentary by Global News' 16×9.

Lasqueti Island is off grid, literally. It is not connected to BC Hydro's power infrastructure and many residents rely on solar panels to generate electricity for their homes.

The island also boasts a pub, a cafe and a “free store,” where you can pick up whatever suits your fancy, without handing over any money at all.

Lasqueti is home to Al, 83, who left Vancouver almost 30 years ago for some peace and quiet. His home — which he built himself — is heated by two wood stoves and features two bathtubs, warmed with firewood laid underneath.

I’m interested in learning more about this community after reading this! Having a communal situation where everyone is on the same page about how they want to live their lives is a pretty remarkable thing.

For more information about Lasqueti, and to watch the documentary, check out The Huffington Post.

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