Shawnigan Lake Acreages & Land for Sale

$512,000
1022960 MLS
Discover an exquisite 5.29-acre paradise with ocean, city, mountain, and valley views. With no building commitment, you have the freedom to hold onto this pristine parcel for as long as you desire. This private site features a driveway, drilled well, and an east-sloping terrain with multiple benches. Accessible via Goldstream Heights Drive & legal easement, it's near Trans Canada Trail and Wrigglesworth Lake Park. Your dream retreat awaits in this exclusive haven!

Lot 29 Goldstream Heights Dr, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$386,000
1020662 MLS
Very private 2.5 acre lot at the end of the road. Zoning allows for a house and a carriage house. Located only 25 minutes from Langford and 35 minutes from Victoria, this property offers the ideal balance of seclusion and convenience. Features include a drilled well, stubbed-in driveway, paved road access, and available power and Telus Fibre Optic internet.

Lot 18 Eagle Dr, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$512,000
1020328 MLS
This 5-acre lot offers beautiful views and desirable southern exposure. Zoned for a primary residence and carriage house, you can build your dream home (min. 1,500 sq. ft.) plus an additional detached small dwelling. Arbutus Creek runs along the western edge of the property. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Wrigglesworth Lake Park and the Trans Canada Trail, perfect for hiking and biking. Located just 25 minutes from Langford and 35 minutes from Victoria, you’ll enjoy peaceful country living with city access. The lot is ready to build with a drilled well, established driveway, paved road access, and power and Telus Fibre Optic internet available. Enjoy privacy and tranquility. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—book your tour today and start planning your future in this picturesque setting!

Lot 24 Eagle Dr, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$412,999
1018977 MLS
Serene 2.55-acre property nestled near the end of a quiet dead-end road, backing onto the peaceful Arbutus Creek. Enjoy direct access to nature with Wrigglesworth Lake Park and the Trans Canada Trail just moments away—perfect for hiking, biking, and outdoor adventure. Located only 25 minutes from Langford and 35 minutes from Victoria, this property offers the ideal balance of seclusion and convenience. Features include a drilled well, stubbed-in driveway, paved road access, and available power and Telus Fibre Optic internet. Embrace the tranquility, privacy, and potential of this exceptional acreage—book your viewing today and start planning your dream home in nature.

Lot 2 Eagle Vista Rd, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$647,000
1018915 MLS
Expansive 4.97-Acre Lot with Sweeping Ocean and Mountain Views Discover the perfect balance of privacy and convenience on this stunning 4.97-acre property, offering panoramic views of Victoria, the ocean, and the Olympic Mountains. A long private driveway leads you into your own peaceful retreat, surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy easy access to Wrigglesworth Lake Park and the Trans Canada Trail, ideal for hiking, biking, and lakeside recreation. Despite its serene setting, you’re only 25 minutes from Langford and 35 minutes from downtown Victoria—a rare combination of tranquility and accessibility. This ready-to-build property features a drilled well, established driveway, paved road access, and available power and Telus Fibre Optic internet. Embrace the privacy, peace, and limitless potential of this remarkable acreage—book your viewing today and start building your dream home in nature.

Lot 7 Eagle Vista Rd, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

$395,000
1018901 MLS
Private Forested Acreage Backing onto Arbutus Creek. Discover this peaceful 2.79-acre property nestled in a quiet, forested setting with direct frontage on beautiful Arbutus Creek. The land offers an easy build site and a serene natural backdrop, perfect for your dream home or retreat. Enjoy nearby access to Wrigglesworth Lake Park and the Trans Canada Trail—ideal for outdoor recreation and nature walks. Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Langford and 35 minutes from Victoria, this property combines tranquility with accessibility. A drilled well, established driveway, paved road access, and available power and Telus Fibre Optic internet. Embrace the privacy, peace, and potential of this rare offering—schedule your visit today and start planning your dream home in nature.

Lot 30 Eagle Dr, Shawnigan Lake

Courtesy of Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.

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SHAWNIGAN LAKE RURAL MARKET

Acreages, Rural Homes and Land for Sale in Shawnigan Lake

Shawnigan Lake acreages and land for sale include rural homes on larger parcels, wooded properties, building lots, undeveloped land and holdings suited to privacy, workshops, gardens, recreation or long-term ownership.

The rural market extends beyond the lake itself into forested and semi-rural areas where lot size can be substantial but servicing, access and usable land vary widely. Some properties are improved with houses, shops, garages or secondary structures, while others are raw land requiring full site analysis before development.

Buyers should compare usable acreage rather than relying on gross parcel size alone. Rock, slope, wetlands, watercourses, mature forest, septic fields, access roads, easements and environmental constraints can materially reduce the portion of land available for buildings, gardens, animals or recreation.

Vacant land also requires a different valuation approach from an improved acreage. Water supply, sewage disposal, power, legal access, driveway construction, site preparation, zoning and building-envelope feasibility can quickly outweigh a lower asking price.

Rural buyer note: establish legal use, access, water, septic feasibility and genuinely usable land before assigning value to acreage or a building lot.
RURAL PROPERTY TYPES

Types of Shawnigan Lake Acreages & Land

Residential Acreages

Detached homes on larger parcels offering privacy, workshops, gardens, storage and more separation from neighbours.

Building Lots

Vacant or partly serviced parcels intended for future residential construction, subject to zoning and servicing.

Forested Properties

Wooded land where tree cover, rock, slope, wildfire exposure and driveway access may influence development cost.

Estate & Holding Land

Larger parcels purchased for privacy, custom-home plans, recreation or long-term ownership.

RURAL SHAWNIGAN

Privacy, Forest and Larger Parcels

Rural Shawnigan Lake can offer a very different lifestyle from village or waterfront ownership. Larger lots may provide room for workshops, RVs, boats, gardens, storage and recreational equipment, while forest and distance from neighbouring homes can create a stronger sense of privacy.

That additional space also brings more responsibility. Tree management, drainage, private roads, wells, septic systems, wildfire-interface conditions and larger maintenance areas are common considerations.

Buyers should evaluate whether the property provides useful land in the locations that matter. A large parcel with difficult terrain can be less functional than a smaller, level and well-serviced acreage.

Workshops & StorageLarger parcels may provide room for shops, equipment, boats, trailers and recreational vehicles.
Gardens & Outdoor UseSun exposure, soil, water and terrain determine how practical the land is for gardening or animals.
Forested PrivacyMature trees can create excellent privacy but add maintenance and wildfire-interface considerations.
Recreation AccessRural properties may offer convenient access to trails, forest, cycling and other outdoor recreation.
RURAL DUE DILIGENCE

What to Check Before Buying Shawnigan Lake Acreage or Land

Zoning & Permitted Use

Confirm current CVRD zoning, setbacks, dwelling allowances, accessory uses, minimum lot size and any development-permit constraints.

Parcel size alone does not establish subdivision or development potential.

Water & Septic

Verify the water source, well records where applicable, sewage-disposal system or septic feasibility, field location and reserve area.

Servicing can materially affect construction cost and future use.

Access & Buildable Area

Review legal road access, driveway grade, rock, slope, wetlands, watercourses, clearing and the realistic building envelope.

Gross acreage can substantially overstate practical utility.

OUTBUILDINGS & IMPROVEMENTS

Shops, Garages, Secondary Buildings and Rural Utility

Improved acreages may include detached shops, garages, sheds, greenhouses, barns or other structures that add substantial utility to the property.

Buyers should review permits, electrical service, construction quality, access and intended use rather than assuming every existing structure can support commercial, residential or agricultural activity.

Multiple dwellings, suites or carriage houses require additional review of zoning, permits, septic capacity, water supply and utility arrangements.

An existing use should not automatically be treated as confirmation that it can be expanded or replaced in the same form.

VACANT LAND

Building Lots and Undeveloped Land in Shawnigan Lake

Vacant Shawnigan Lake land can range from conventional residential lots to larger wooded parcels and more complex rural sites. Some may have key services close by, while others require substantial infrastructure before a home can be built.

Before purchasing, buyers should establish the likely cost of driveway construction, clearing, excavation, rock removal, power, water, septic, drainage and any geotechnical or environmental work.

CURRENT SHAWNIGAN LAKE MARKET

Shawnigan Lake Housing Market Report

The Shawnigan Lake Housing Market Report provides broader context for active inventory, asking-price ranges, price per square foot and market time.

Because the report includes houses, waterfront, manufactured homes, view properties and other real estate, its averages should be treated as broad local context rather than acreage-and-land-only statistics.

Shawnigan Lake Market ReportReview current inventory, asking-price ranges, price per square foot and market time. All Shawnigan Lake PropertiesBrowse houses, waterfront, acreages, land and view properties. Shawnigan Lake HousesSearch detached homes, family houses, cottages and rural residences.
WHO THIS SEARCH SUITS

Who Buys Shawnigan Lake Acreages & Land?

Rural Lifestyle BuyersBuyers seeking privacy, outdoor space, forest and more separation from neighbouring homes.
Custom-Home BuyersBuyers looking for a parcel on which to design and build a site-specific home.
Trades & HobbyistsBuyers who value workshops, equipment storage, garages and project space.
Garden & Small-Scale Rural BuyersBuyers seeking room for gardens, animals or other permitted rural uses.
Long-Term HoldersBuyers acquiring land for future plans, family use or long-term ownership.
Recreation BuyersBuyers who prioritize proximity to lake, forest, trails, cycling and outdoor activity.
RURAL SERVICING

Road Access, Power, Water and Sewage Disposal

Servicing varies considerably across Shawnigan Lake's rural properties. Some parcels may have community or shared infrastructure nearby, while others rely on private wells, septic systems, longer utility runs or private access arrangements.

Before removing conditions, confirm legal access, power availability, water source, sewage-disposal system, drainage and any easements or rights of way affecting servicing or future construction.

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Shawnigan Lake Acreages & Land for Sale

Browse current Shawnigan Lake acreages, rural homes, wooded parcels, building lots and larger properties for sale throughout South Cowichan.