The Point is one of the best kept secrets around... a short drive from the city of Vancouver, it offers a rural getaway for those looking for a vacation or retirement property at a price that can not be beaten north of the border.   Point Roberts gets significantly more sunshine and less rain than communities a half hour drive north, it has a superbly equipped marina perfectly located as a jump-off point to the San Juan Islands or the Gulf Islands, and despite it's small-town feel, has some remarkably good amenities, some of which take Canadian at par.