Living on the Nanaimo Area Small Islands offers oceanfront living, quiet roads, and the convenience of being close to city services. These islands attract families, retirees, and seasonal residents who enjoy boating, kayaking, and a slower pace while still being within reach of Nanaimo for shopping, schools, and health care. Housing includes waterfront cottages, off grid cabins, and full time residences with views of the Salish Sea. 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 the Nanaimo Area Small Islands are really like.