PRIME LOCATION to enjoy peaceful island living with all the conveniences of city life near by! This bare lot faces a beautiful community garden and is just steps away from Smuggler's Beach on Protection Island. Explore the tidepools, stroll along the sandy beach, and enjoy daily sunrises over neighbouring Gabriola Island. Protection Island is a small community of young families, professionals and retirees. As part of the City of Nanaimo, the island is serviced by municipal water, sewer, Fire & Rescue. Protection is located in Nanaimo's inner harbour and offers an easy 10min commute to downtown by regular scheduled foot passenger ferry or private boat. From Nanaimo, access to Vancouver is available via Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, Hullo Fast-Ferry Service, BC Ferries & Nanaimo Airport. *Protection Island is EXEMPT from BC's Speculation Tax*