PROTECTION ISLAND is an ideal location for your vacation home or permanent residence. It's your opportunity to live in a serene, park-like setting with all city conveniences just minutes away. This lot faces southeast and receives plenty of sunshine. It's located on a quiet road, directly across from a large oceanfront park with potential moorage available. Protection is a short ferry ride from Nanaimo and home to a small, vibrant community of young families, professionals and retirees. Our Island has its own floating pub, community dock, community hall (Beacon House), community garden, library, museum, fire station and boat ramp. Protection is part of the City of Nanaimo and is serviced by municipal water & sewer, BC Hydro, Shaw and Telus. NOTE: Protection Island is exempt from BC's Speculation Tax. (4757849)
Property Type
Vacant Land
Neighbourhood Name
Protection Island
Annual Property Taxes
$923.80 (CAD)
Time on REALTOR.ca
1955 days
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