1040 McClay Way
Gabriola Island, BC V0R1X3
$355,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Lot size
- 0.76 acres
- Zoning
- Unknown
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Land / Lot
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $1,029
Interior
- Fireplace
- None
Parking
- Total spaces
- 4
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1031143
- Listed
- April 9, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 144 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN) · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Gabriola Island Retreat on Sunny .76 Acre Located just minutes from the village, ball fields, and scenic walking trails, this private and sunny .76-acre property offers a unique opportunity to enjoy island living. The land is thoughtfully developed with a 4-season geodesic dome (approx. 3 years old), manufactured by Phoenix Domes. Set on a raised, insulated platform and finished with Rockwool insulation, the dome is designed for year-round use and features an Oopik wood stove for warmth and comfort. A charming tiny cabin adds incredible character and flexibility to the property, perfect as a cozy retreat space, guest accommodation, or creative studio. The property supports a self-sufficient lifestyle with a 20’x30’ fenced garden, rainwater collection system, and a well. Outbuildings include a wood shed and power shed. A peaceful and functional property in a convenient location, ideal as a weekend retreat or future building site. (id:63159)
Location Insights
Weather
Nearest station: Nanaimo
15°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity 85%
Wind N 2 km/h
Tonight
12°
Tuesday
21°
Tuesday night
14°
Wednesday
16°
Wednesday night
11°
Thursday
17°
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Location Accessibility
Our own metric — not an official Walk Score®.
Amenities
7
1/9 categories nearby
Transit
—
Not enough data yet
How this is calculated
Amenities: points awarded per category (restaurants, cafes, grocery, parks, shopping, gyms, pharmacies, banks/ATMs, healthcare) based on distance to the nearest one — 3 points under 200m, 2 points under 500m, 1 point under 800m — summed across all 9 categories and scaled to 0–100.
Transit: based on the number of transit stops within 800m and their mode (SkyTrain weighted highest, then streetcar/ferry, then bus). This reflects stop type and count only — our data doesn't include how often a route actually runs, so frequency is never factored in.
Both scores depend on how much of the surrounding area has been synced from OpenStreetMap and TransLink's GTFS feed. A lower score can mean fewer amenities nearby, or simply that this area hasn't been fully synced yet — not a confident measurement of the location itself.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriola Elementary | Elementary | 1.5 km |
| Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School | Elementary | 7.4 km |
| Cedar Secondary | Secondary | 7.9 km |
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 9.1 km |
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 9.1 km |
| Fulford Community Elementary | Elementary | 9.4 km |
| Chase River Elementary | Elementary | 9.6 km |
| Cedar Elementary | Elementary | 9.6 km |
Schools shown by distance from this property. This does not indicate school catchment or enrollment eligibility — contact the school district to confirm catchment boundaries.
Nearby Transit
No TransLink stops within an ~10-minute walk.
Nearby Places
Parks (2)
- Rollo McClay Community Park · 1100 McClay Way492 m
- Sandwell Provincial Park Parking799 m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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