The Point on Zeballos Inlet - Zeballos, BC

A rare opportunity to own your very own oceanfront peninsula at the head of Zeballos Inlet. This exceptional 4.92-acre property features approximately 1,985 feet of low- to moderate-bank oceanfront, offering easy beach access and stunning ocean and mountain views.

The property includes 11 detached single-family homes ranging in size from 900 to 2,370 sq. ft., a workshop with attached carport, and several outbuildings. While the homes are older, they have been well maintained with some upgrades. The property is fully serviced with hydro, municipal water, and individual septic systems.

This versatile property presents numerous potential uses: it could serve as a base for an eco-adventure or tourism business, a retreat for a special interest group, or a unique co-ownership opportunity for individuals seeking adventure and community on Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast. It also holds strong potential as a long- or short-term residential rental investment.

Zeballos is the gateway to Nootka Sound and Kyuquot Sound, making it a prime launch point for sport fishing and eco-tourism ventures into British Columbia’s Wild West Coast.

301 to 315 Pandora Cresent - Zeballos, BC

Zeballos is accessible by a roughly 4.5-hour drive from Nanaimo via Highway 19 North, turning onto the Zeballos Forest Service Road—a 42 km gravel stretch.

From Vancouver, travel includes a ferry to Nanaimo followed by the same highway route, totaling 6–7 hours. Alternatively, visitors can fly into Campbell River, Comox, or Port Hardy and drive the remaining distance. Marine access is also possible by boat from nearby coastal communities like Gold River or Tahsis.

Call the listing agent for detailed directions and to arrange a tour. All visits must be made by appointment in advance.

The Village of Zeballos is located on the north-west coast of Vancouver Island at the head of Zeballos Inlet and approximately 42 kilometres by way of logging road off of Highway 19 North between Woss and Port McNeil.

Zeballos was originally developed due to the discovery of gold in the 1920s and the subsequent development of several mines in the 1930s. The local population increased to as many as 5,000 inhabitants throughout this era. Mining continued as the mainstay of the local economy up until the late 1940s.

The local economy shifted more heavily to the forestry industry and to a lesser extent, on the fishing industry. Mining made a comeback in 1959 with the opening of an iron mine that at one time had a work force of 200 employees. This mine closed in 1969 and once again the community relied on the forestry and fishing industries.

Due to its relative proximity to Nootka Sound and Kyuquot Sound, the community provides a unique entry point for tourists to enjoy a range of outdoor adventure activities including hiking, camping, kayaking, and sports fishing. The local economy has been placing a greater emphasis on recreational sport fishing and the eco-tourism related industries. The 2021 census data indicated that there were 126 full time residents living in Zeballos at that time.

British Columbia's west coast vegetation is characterized by lush temperate rainforests, home to towering conifers like Douglas fir, western red cedar, and Sitka spruce, which thrive in the region's moist, mild climate. The forest floor is often carpeted with a rich underbrush of ferns, salal, and mosses, with large leafy specimens of broadleaf maple and red alder providing a deciduous contrast to the evergreens.

One of the best kept secrets on the West Coast for its abundance of sea life and outdoor recreation potential, Zeballos is the ideal base to pursue saltwater fishing adventures in the region. Surfers are attracted by the wild Pacific waves off Nootka Island and Brooks Peninsula, a climatic pocket that produces waters of the same temperature as Northern California.

Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet offer areas of strong tidal activity and diverse marine life, creating world-class scuba diving sites. Kayakers can enjoy the sheltered inlet waters, the rugged coastal scenery and abundant ocean wildlife.

If you’re seeking unparalleled fishing, look no further. At various times of the year, there are chinook, coho, sockeye, pink, chum salmon and even albacore tuna. Bottom fish include halibut, ling cod, sole, greenling, sea bass, cabezon and several varieties of rockfish.

Zeballos was originally inhabited by the Ehattesaht First Nation, the area was named in the early 1790s by Spanish explorers. It remained remote until the 1920s, when gold was discovered along the Zeballos River. By the late 1930s, a gold rush had transformed the area into a bustling boomtown of up to 5,000 people, with mines like the Privateer yielding high-grade ore. However, mining declined sharply during World War II and never fully recovered, marking the end of the gold era.

Following the collapse of mining, Zeballos shifted to logging as its main industry and was incorporated as a village in 1952. The town weathered significant events like the 1964 tsunami. Today, with a population of just over 120, Zeballos has reinvented itself as a quiet village rooted in forestry and outdoor recreation. Its rich history, striking natural surroundings, and growing ecotourism appeal continue to define its modern identity.

49°58'50.47"N and 126°50'52.71"W