Living on Protection Island offers a unique lifestyle just minutes from downtown Nanaimo by passenger ferry. The community is known for its oceanfront cottages, quiet roads, and the floating Dinghy Dock Pub, a local landmark. Families, retirees, and seasonal residents value the privacy, island charm, and easy access to city amenities. Housing includes waterfront properties, cabins, and year round residences with stunning harbour views. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I track actual market value and market movement so you can see what daily life and housing on Protection Island are really like.