Waterfront & Coastal Living
Oceanfront homes, lakeside retreats, and coastal properties across Vancouver Island. Wake up to water views every morning.
Featured Properties
2983 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay BC V9P 9J9
Nanoose Bay, BC
6 bed · 5.0 bath · 5,014.65 sf
Single Family
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of Macdonald Realty Ltd. (Sid)
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty (Uclet)
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of Royal LePage Coast Capital - Oak Bay
MLS® Reciprocity
8425 Lochside Dr, Central Saanich BC V8M 1T9
Central Saanich, BC
4 bed · 4.0 bath · 3,714 sf
Single Family
Courtesy of The Agency
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of REMAX Ocean Pacific (CR)
MLS® Reciprocity
3864 Horne Lake Caves Rd, Qualicum Beach BC V9K 2L7
Qualicum Beach, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,153 sf
Single Family
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
MLS® Reciprocity
2315 Mackinnon Rd # 29A, Pender Island BC V0N 2M1
Pender Island, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 778 sf
Recreational
Courtesy of RE/MAX Generation
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of REMAX Ocean Pacific (CX)
MLS® Reciprocity
Courtesy of Royal LePage-Comox Valley (CV)
MLS® Reciprocity
Lot B Scottie Bay Rd, Lasqueti Island BC V0R 2J0
Lasqueti Island, BC
2 bed · 0.0 bath · 650 sf
Single Family
Courtesy of RE/MAX First Realty (PK)
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. We help buyers navigate these factors with local expertise, connecting you with the right inspectors, environmental consultants, and marine assessors to ensure your waterfront purchase is informed and protected.
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Featured Listings
606 Farrell Rd # 11, Ladysmith BC V9G 1W9
Ladysmith, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 1,466 sf
Townhouse
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty LD
MLS® Reciprocity
5032 Wesley Rd # 1, Saanich BC V8Y 1Z4
Saanich, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 1,916 sf
Half Duplex
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
MLS® Reciprocity
3475 Blue Sky Pl, Colwood BC V9C 3N5
Colwood, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,206 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island
MLS® Reciprocity
2139 Hemer Rd, Nanaimo BC V9X 1G4
Nanaimo, BC
5 bed · 2.0 bath · 2,198 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
2365 Demamiel Dr, Sooke BC V9Z 0Y4
Sooke, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,045 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of Royal LePage Coast Capital - Chatterton
MLS® Reciprocity
6525 Country Rd, Sooke BC V9Z 0W9
Sooke, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,378 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
MLS® Reciprocity