Waterfront & Coastal Living
Oceanfront homes, lakeside retreats, and coastal properties across Vancouver Island. Wake up to water views every morning.
Featured Properties
2000 West Park Lane #207, View Royal BC V9B 3R7
View Royal, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 975 sf · 2 days
Condo
Courtesy of NAI Commercial (Victoria) Inc.
MLS® Reciprocity
20 Barsby Ave #308, Nanaimo BC V9R 0K4
Nanaimo, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 817 sf · 2 days
Condo
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
MLS® Reciprocity
1165 Resort Dr #31, Parksville BC V9P 2E2
Parksville, BC
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 850 sf · 2 days
Condo
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
MLS® Reciprocity
521 Point Ideal Dr, Lake Cowichan BC V0R 2G0
Lake Cowichan, BC
5 bed · 4.0 bath · 2,912 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
6596 Baird Rd #244, Port Renfrew BC V0S 1K0
Port Renfrew, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,310 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of RE/MAX Generation - The Neal Estate Group
MLS® Reciprocity
157 Cilaire Dr, Nanaimo BC V9S 3E2
Nanaimo, BC
5 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,674 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
MLS® Reciprocity
10750 Central Lake Rd #27, Port Alberni BC V9Y 8Z2
Port Alberni, BC
2 bed · 2.0 bath · 913 sf · 3 days
Recreational
Courtesy of Real Broker
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2616 Katy's Cres, Shawnigan Lake BC V8H 2G5
Shawnigan Lake, BC
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 3,216 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of The Agency
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8575 Glenview Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0
Port Hardy, BC
3 bed · 1.0 bath · 1,093 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
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8595 Glenview Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0
Port Hardy, BC
4 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,146 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
MLS® Reciprocity
936 Arbutus Ave, Duncan BC V9L 5X4
Duncan, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 2,196 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Cow Vall)
MLS® Reciprocity
8898 Palmer Way, Lake Cowichan BC V0R 2G0
Lake Cowichan, BC
5 bed · 5.0 bath · 3,892 sf · 3 days
Single Family
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
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
3560 Hallberg Rd #8, Cassidy BC V9G 1L4
Cassidy, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 976 sf
Manufactured Home
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes - Westshore
MLS® Reciprocity
868 Orono Ave #104, Langford BC V9B 0X9
Langford, BC
1 bed · 1.0 bath · 555 sf
Condo Apartment
Courtesy of One Percent Realty
MLS® Reciprocity
1588 North Dairy Rd #301, Saanich BC V8T 0E1
Saanich, BC
1 bed · 2.0 bath · 747 sf
Condo Apartment
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes - Westshore
MLS® Reciprocity
1302 Victoria Rd, Ucluelet BC V0R 3A0
Ucluelet, BC
3 bed · 3.0 bath · 2,103 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty (Tfno)
MLS® Reciprocity
830 Esquimalt Rd #304, Esquimalt BC V9A 3M4
Esquimalt, BC
2 bed · 1.0 bath · 833 sf
Condo Apartment
Courtesy of RE/MAX Camosun
MLS® Reciprocity
3205 GIBBINS Rd #15, Duncan BC V9L 1G7
Duncan, BC
3 bed · 2.0 bath · 1,840 sf
Single Family Residence
Courtesy of RE/MAX Island Properties (DU)
MLS® Reciprocity