Tucked just minutes from downtown Nanaimo yet worlds apart in character, Protection Island offers something increasingly rare: genuine island living without sacrificing urban convenience. This 9,000 sq ft lot sits steps from scenic Smugglers Beach on a gently sloped parcel facing a lovely community garden, in one of BC's most distinctive and sought-after communities.
Life on Protection Island moves at its own pace. Streets carry names like Pirates Lane and Captain Morgans Blvd, golf carts outnumber cars, and the beach is always within reach for kayaking and tidepooling. A tight-knit mix of families, boaters, artists, and professionals call the island home, anchored by the legendary Dinghy Dock Pub, Canada's only floating pub.
Data was last updated May 4, 2026 at 08:05 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
11
Avg list price:
$260,000
Min list price:
$215,000
Max list price:
$3,650,000
Avg days on market:
223
Min days on market:
4
Max days on market:
376
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$709.99
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
Isl Protection Island. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by
the MLS® system.