Approximately 90, people lived there, according to the census. It is also the provincial capital of the Nanaimo Regional District. If you have considered living in Nanaimo, let me highlight some of the significant benefits and downsides you need to consider before finalizing your decision. Many people choose Nanaimo as it is affordable — especially when compared to larger urban centres.
Families looking to grow need more space, and retirees seeking to live comfortably need options in Nanaimo. It is now easier to buy a dream home in Nanaimo because the market is expanding every year, so your home will be a solid investment for many years to come! Being centrally located on Vancouver Island , Nanaimo is perfect for getting around the Island and to the mainland.
You can ski or snowboard on Mt. Washington 1. You can visit 20 wineries in the Cowichan Valley 40 minutes away or take a day trip to Victoria 1. It is also easy to get off the Island. Whether you like to hike, bike, swim or boat, paddle, fish, go clam digging , camp, enjoy a beach fire or even want to try bungy jumping; The Nanaimo area has got you covered. Love to golf? You can do it year round at one of the many world class or local golf courses and driving ranges.
There are small parks in almost every Nanaimo family neighbourhood. There are 3 neighbourhood spray parks that are open in the summer months for all ages yep I have even partook on hot days. The City of Nanaimo also offers free summer family fun at a number of parks throughout the city.
See map. Westwood Lake, Brannen Lake and Long Lake offer great opportunities for freshwater swimming and are also good for boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The river offers many great well known and hidden crystal clear swimming holes and beaches and many spots along the river are safe for families young and old. Early Spring to late fall on Vancouver Island is as close to heaven as you can imagine.
The average summer time temperature is a comfortable high of 29 degrees and a winter time low of 3 degrees. On average most of it is when most places are getting snow, in November, December and January with a high of mm to a low of 0 for most of the summer. Whether you are hiking or mountain biking, the trails are worked into the local communities throughout Nanaimo.
Alltrails is a handy guide to local trails with detailed reviews for difficulty. Westwood Lake has a well-groomed loop around the lake perfect for walkers and runners.
Or if you are looking for spectacular views and a challenge, Mt Benson is a 7. Cable Bay Trail in Cedar , treks down through an easy, forest trail but opens up to a sensational oceanfront. If you have just moved to Nanaimo, rest assured, the community and activities available are fantastic. Arts, education, sports and recreation groups and classes are available.
Want to get involved helping through volunteer work? Volunteer Nanaimo makes finding the right volunteer situation easy. Unfortuantely, with the current pandemic creating unprecedented times many of our most loved events have had to be cancelled but as we see the vaccination counts increase and restrictions slowly lifted, we gain hope for making more memories in future years. Most years, Nanaimo hosts a variety of different events like the Maple Sugar Festival.
Blues lovers come from all around to attend the Nanaimo Summertime Blues Festival. The Vancouver Island Exhibition has been running for years with all the best Fairground fun from rides to concerts to farm fun! Art comes in all mediums but what about sand? The Nanaimo Port Theatre brings incredible concerts from some of your favourite bands, the Vancouver Island Symphony and hilarious comedians. Nanaimo has a large focus on sports and recreation activities.
The Nanaimo United Football Club organizes soccer teams for all ages. There are many baseball leagues depending on what level you are looking for and the Nanaimo Minor Baseball Association provides spring and summer teams to join for the kids as well as coach and umpire development if you want to get involved.
The Medical Services Plan MSP is a provincial insurance program that pays for required medically necessary services provided by physicians and midwives, dental and oral surgery performed in a hospital, eye examinations if medically required and some orthodontic services.
Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Art Gallery enhances the cultural environment of Vancouver Island through exhibitions by contemporary artists, educational workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for both children and adults.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort is a year-round recreation destination located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, scenic chair rides and more.
Vancouver Island Whale Watch, owned and operated by marine scientists, offers whale watching aboard an open zodiac-style boat or semi-covered vessel. The waters surrounding Nanaimo are home to a variety of Transient orca, humpback, whales, sea lions, harbour seals, porpoises, eagles, and more. BC Ferries provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities.
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