Island residents mostly use golf carts to navigate their way from ferry to home, although there are some vehicles.
Contact PINA.
Latest Minutes. There are also many art, music and drop-in sports classes.
The island itself is an idyllic place with many unpaved roads, a mixture of property types and a backwoods feel. A peaceful island retreat for a wkd or a lifetime. The expansive views, relaxed atmosphere, and great pub fare make for a popular destination year round. Our island ferry service provides connection from 7 am to 10 pm weekdays and 8am-10pm on weekends. Protection Island, Nanaimo: See 99 reviews, articles, and 13 photos of Protection Island, ranked No.9 on Tripadvisor among 65 attractions in Nanaimo.
There are no shops or cafes on the island but Protection Island is home to the Dinghy Dock Pub – Canada’s only floating pub and restaurant. Our island has its own floating restaurant & pub (Dinghy Dock), community dock, fire station, community garden, community hall, library, museum, and boat ramp. The ramp to access the Protection Island Ferry waiting room is located on the corner of Front Street and Promenade Drive in downtown Nanaimo. 250-724-2795.
Since 1989, as an attraction for visitors, and residents alike, is just off the shores of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Charities. Imagine the result: a typical Georgia Strait island with tall forests and sandstone tidepools - waterfront homes, many of them quite affordable - only a 5-10 minute boat ride from downtown! Recycling/delivery. Protection Island is also home to the Dinghy Dock Pub, Canada’s only registered floating pub. (times may be extended in the summer season).
The interior of the island is studded with parks and paths. Protection is part of the City and is serviced by municipal water, sewer, hydro, Shaw and Telus. Home to approximately 350 year round residents, and a multitude of birds and animal life, the people who live here regard it as a true gem and a haven from the busy-ness of town and yet still with an easy connection to Nanaimo for work and services.
A peaceful island retreat for a wkd or a lifetime. Luxury waterfront homes, cozy cabins and bare lots, each serviced by municipal water and sewer. Printed MAP: available inside the Dinghy Dock Pub and at the top of the Protection Island Ferry dock ramp Gina Pearce specializes in residential and recreational properties on Protection Island. It is home to a small, vibrant community of young families, professionals and retirees. Block Watch.
Enjoy lunch with one of the best views in town while your kids have fun fishing through a hole in the deck, or savour a refreshing beer on the sunny deck while you watch for wildlife like otters, seals, and herons.
Protection Island is exempt from BC's Speculation Tax. The maximum speed limit is 20 km/h.
Protection Island is exempt from BC's Speculation Tax. who make Protection Island in Nanaimo such a special place protectionisland.org has it all.
Home Care Info.
The City of Nanaimo maintains the island's road network. The Dinghy Dock Pub and Restaurant, floating upon the waters of Protection Island, offers a unique opportunity to feast upon the treasures of the sea. Upon arrival at the waiting room the Protection Island Ferry will load passengers headed for the Dinghy Dock Pub and Protection Island.
Protection Island is located in the harbour of Nanaimo, BC. Emergency. 2018 newsletter. About PINA. PI Lions Club. Nanaimo. Protection Island is unique among the Gulf Islands in that it is part of the municipality of Nanaimo and benefits from many City services including mains water connection, and is serviced by hydro, cable, and phone. PI Blog. Protection Island is a rare and beautiful kind of place; it's rare because it's a little island (170 acres) right in the city's harbour, with no bridge leading to it.
Most properties are ocean front or ocean view.
With a commute time to Nanaimo by boat of only 5-10 minutes (15-20 if rowing/kayaking) or 10 minutes on the passenger ferry, Protection Island’s appeal is its’ proximity to City amenities, whilst preserving a peaceful island lifestyle. (times may be extended in the summer season) There are no shops or cafes on the island but Protection Island is home to the Dinghy Dock Pub – Canada’s only floating pub and restaurant! Our island ferry service provides connection from 7 am to 10 pm weekdays and 8am-10pm on weekends. Protection Island is located in the harbour of Nanaimo, BC. Fire Ban.
It is home to a small, vibrant community of young families, professionals and retirees. Abut PI.