Ocean view property located on beautiful Protection Island. Faces east and receives plenty of sunshine. Build your dream home or vacation cabin in a quiet park-like setting, surrounded by numerous beaches, with all city conveniences just minutes away. Protection is a short ferry ride from Nanaimo and home to a small community of young families, professionals and retirees. Amenities include a community dock, community hall, library & museum (Beacon House), community garden and boat ramp. Also home to Canada's only floating pub, the Dinghy Dock, and Protection Connection ferry service. Protection Island is part of the City of Nanaimo - serviced by municipal water & sewer and Nanaimo Fire & Rescue. Minutes to downtown Nanaimo, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, BC Ferries, and Nanaimo Airport. ** Protection Island is EXEMPT from BC's Speculation Tax **