879 Canso Rd
Gabriola Island, BC V0R1X2
$2,500,000
Property Details
Property & Lot
- Sub-type
- House
- Lot size
- 2.2 acres
- Zoning
- Residential
Ownership & Fees
- Property type
- Detached House
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Annual property tax
- $8,081.61
Interior
- Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
- Cooling / A/C
- Fully air conditioned, Air Conditioned
- Fireplace
- Yes (1)
Exterior & Lot
- View
- City view, Mountain view, Ocean view
- Waterfront
- Waterfront on ocean
Parking
- Total spaces
- 8
Room Dimensions
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | Auxiliary Building | 3-Piece |
| Bedroom | Auxiliary Building | 7'5 x 20'7 |
| Kitchen | Auxiliary Building | 10'3 x 8'11 |
| Living room | Auxiliary Building | 17'5 x 16'1 |
| Studio | Main level | 15'10 x 23'9 |
| Laundry room | Main level | 17'2 x 16'10 |
| Living room | Main level | 21'11 x 24'76 |
| Kitchen | Main level | 12'9 x 20'11 |
| Dining room | Main level | 12'4 |
| Primary Bedroom | Main level | 13'10 x 24'5 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 11'10 x 10'9 |
| Bedroom | Main level | 10'8 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 9'9 x 12'6 |
| Bathroom | Main level | 11'1 |
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1043806
- Listed
- July 22, 2026
- Time on market
- On the market for 40 days
- Data last synced
- August 28, 2026
Listing provided by: Sotheby's International Realty Canada · Data source: CREA DDF.
Description
Welcome to 879 Canso Road—a breathtaking oceanfront retreat on stunning Gabriola Island! This private 2.2-acre estate showcases panoramic ocean, mountain and city views, vibrant sunsets, and abundant wildlife. Meticulously maintained, the property includes a quality-built main home, spacious carriage house, studio, and shop—ideal for artists, entrepreneurs, or potential B&B income. Features include HVAC, rainwater collection with 13,000-gal cistern, new secondary cistern system, filtration system, central vac, 100 KVA generator, security system, and gated entry with intercom. The chef’s kitchen boasts high-end appliances, a 6-burner commercial stove, quartz countertops, and an electric fireplace. Enjoy mature landscaping, fruit trees, berries, garden beds, and unfiltered outdoor oceanfront views. Experience spa-like coastal living in a truly special location. Words and photos can’t capture it all—come see it for yourself! (id:63159)
Values & Trends
This listing
$673/sqft
Building average
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No other active listings in this building
Gabriola Island average
$589/sqft
35 active listing(s)
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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.
Nearby Schools
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriola Elementary | Elementary | 2.2 km |
| Pauline Haarer Elementary | Elementary | 5.4 km |
| Bayview Elementary | Elementary | 5.4 km |
| Qwam Qwum Stuwixwulh Community School | Elementary | 5.6 km |
| Fulford Community Elementary | Elementary | 6.0 km |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Elementary | 6.3 km |
| Brechin Elementary | Elementary | 6.3 km |
| Fairview Elementary | Elementary | 6.4 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.
School district: Nanaimo-Ladysmith (SD68)
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