Waterfront & Coastal Living
Oceanfront homes, lakeside retreats, and coastal properties across Vancouver Island. Wake up to water views every morning.
Featured Properties
1724 Oak Leaf Dr, Nanoose Bay BC V9P 9J4
Nanoose Bay, BC
4 bed · 6.0 bath · 5,250 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (QU)
MLS® Reciprocity
6230 Storey's Beach Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0
Port Hardy, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,092 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (PH)
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3677 Gardner Rd, Saltair BC V9G 2A2
Saltair, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,080 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (LD)
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395 Woodley Rd, Ladysmith BC V9G 1Y2
Ladysmith, BC
5 bed · 4.0 bath · 3,258 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
2815 Departure Bay Rd #308, Nanaimo BC V9S 5P4
Nanaimo, BC
1 bed · 1.0 bath · 646 sf · 26 days
Condo
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
3190 Martindale Rd, Central Saanich BC V8M 1W6
Central Saanich, BC
4 bed · 4.0 bath · 5,566 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
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10 Paul Kane Pl #318, Victoria BC V9A 7J8
Victoria, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,617 sf · 26 days
Condo
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
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6768 Buckley Bay Frontage Rd W, Fanny Bay BC V0R 1W0
Fanny Bay, BC
2 bed · 4.0 bath · 2,647 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Royal LePage-Comox Valley (CV)
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256 Forbes Dr, Thetis Island BC V0R 2Y0
Thetis Island, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,553.07 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty
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325 Maitland St #705, Victoria BC V9A 7E9
Victoria, BC
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 940 sf · 26 days
Condo
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd.
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103 Gorge Rd E #508, Victoria BC V9A 6Z2
Victoria, BC
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 1,132 sf · 26 days
Condo
Courtesy of eXp Realty
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3610 Outrigger Rd, Nanoose Bay BC V9P 9H3
Nanoose Bay, BC
3 bed · 4.0 bath · 2,501 sf · 26 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
MLS® ReciprocityWhy Vancouver Island Waterfront?
Vancouver Island offers some of the most desirable waterfront living in Canada. From the sheltered bays of Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula to the dramatic oceanfront of Sooke and the West Coast, waterfront properties here provide year-round mild climates, marine recreation, and stunning natural beauty. Whether you are seeking a private dock for boating, a sandy beach for family summers, or a peaceful lakeside setting, the Island has waterfront options across every price range and community.
Popular Waterfront Communities
Sidney and North Saanich offer protected harbour living with easy ferry access to the Gulf Islands. Oak Bay and Cadboro Bay provide prestigious oceanfront within minutes of downtown Victoria. Sooke and the West Coast deliver rugged, dramatic shorelines for those who want a wilder connection to the sea. Up-Island, communities like Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and the Comox Valley offer warmer summer waters, sandy beaches, and a more relaxed pace. Lake Cowichan and Shawnigan Lake provide freshwater waterfront options with strong year-round communities.
What to Know Before Buying Waterfront
Waterfront ownership on Vancouver Island comes with considerations beyond a typical home purchase. Shoreline setback requirements, riparian area regulations, flood construction levels, and foreshore lease arrangements can all affect what you can build or modify. Insurance costs may be higher for properties in flood or erosion zones. Use these factors to plan the right due diligence, and confirm local inspectors, environmental consultants, and marine assessors for the property you are considering.
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Featured Listings
770 Government St, Duncan BC V9L 1B2
Duncan, BC
6 bed · 2.0 bath · 2,072 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of Oakwyn Realty Ltd. (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
2890 Canyon Park Pl, Langford BC V9B 4Z4
Langford, BC
3 bed · 1.0 bath · 1,064 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of Sutton Group West Coast Realty
MLS® Reciprocity
797 Tyee Rd #401, Victoria BC V9A 7R4
Victoria, BC
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 953 sf
Condo Apartment
Courtesy of Newport Realty Ltd.
MLS® Reciprocity
2921 Mount Wells Dr, Langford BC V9B 4R9
Langford, BC
4 bed · 4.0 bath · 2,589 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of DFH Real Estate Ltd.
MLS® Reciprocity
444 Michigan St #2, Victoria BC V8V 1R5
Victoria, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,527 sf
Townhouse
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
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4594 Alwyn St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 5V1
Port Alberni, BC
4 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,830 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty
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