Build your dream home or cottage on Protection Island, in Nanaimo's harbour. Southwest facing lot bordered by lush parkland &gently slopes up from the road. Privacy & peekaboo views of Nanaimo harbour & city lights. Site is cleared with driveway, hydro pole & septic tanks in place. Owner has prepared and paid for all documentation required for development application (land survey, geotech, architectural drawings by Jonker Construction, septic & hydro plan) - available upon request. Easy access to several beaches & parks. Protection Island has a fire station, floating pub, co-op dock, community garden, hall (beacon House), library, museum & boat launching ramp. Protection is part of the City of Nanaimo, serviced by Municipal water & sewer, BC Hydro, Shaw and Telus. Short ferry ride to downtown Nanaimo, harbour float planes, Helijet, BC Ferries, Nanaimo Airport - live in paradise with all city conveniences just minutes away. **Protection Island is exempt from BC's Speculation Tax**