WELCOME TO NANAIMO
Nanaimo is a city of coastal beauty and island charm, making it the perfect place to call home. As the second largest city on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo offers many urban amenities while still maintaining endless opportunities for relaxed, local living. Nanaimo offers many scenic shorelines, picturesque mountains and beautiful parks that awe both visitors and residents alike. Extensive shopping centers and a thriving local culture show how The Harbour City blends natural splendour and vibrant city life. With BC Ferries located Downtown as well as at Departure Bay and Duke Point, Nanaimo is also easily accessible to mainland British Columbia and the smaller Gulf Islands. By exploring the different neighbourhoods of Nanaimo, you can determine which Nanaimo neighbourhood is right for you.
NORTH NANAIMO
North Nanaimo is a desirable area, close to the city center and a variety of nature trails and beaches.
CENTRAL NANAIMO
Central Nanaimo is also known as the Hospital District.
DEPARTURE BAY
Departure Bay is a scenic, oceanside neighbourhood located above the beach.
OLD CITY
The Old City Quarter of Nanaimo is the original core of the city, maintaining many of its unique historical aspects.
UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
This neighbourhood includes many of Nanaimo’s major education and athletic centres.
LANTZVILLE
Located north of Nanaimo, Lantzville is close to many other neighbouring areas. Lantzville is a picturesque neighbourhood with a friendly, local atmosphere.
BRECHIN HILL
This neighbourhood is known for its fantastic ocean views, as it’s located near Departure Bay.
CEDAR
This area is located south of the Nanaimo city center and is known for its small communities.
DIVER LAKE
This area is located north of Nanaimo, along the Island Highway between Country Club Mall and Nanaimo North Town Centre.
HAMMOND BAY
This neighbourhood includes some of the best views and luxury homes in Nanaimo.
PLEASANT VALLEY
Close to North Nanaimo, this area is popular due to its rustic atmosphere and close proximity to urban amenities.
SOUTH NANAIMO
South Nanaimo features excellent ocean views and easy access to many city amenities, including the Vancouver Island University and Downtown Nanaimo.
UPLANDS
The area of Uplands is well-known for its beautiful views, including sights of Long Lake, Mount Benson and the nearby ocean.
EXTENSION
This area is known for its natural scenery and rural communities. Located south of Cinnabar Valley, Extension is also close to Chase River.
CINNABAR VALLEY
Known for its natural beauty and attractive homes, Cinnabar Valley features rustic charm and a close proximity to the rest of the city
NORTH JINGLEPOT
This neighbourhood has easy access to both Central Nanaimo and North Nanaimo, giving residents close proximity to many city amenities.
SOUTH JINGLEPOT
This neighbourhood is located close to South Nanaimo, with easy access to the University District and Central Nanaimo.
NANOOSE
This area is located north of Nanaimo, situated between Lantzville and Parksville. Nanoose Bay is also near Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM
Qualicum Beach is a charming seaside area located north of Nanaimo and close to the neighbouring areas of Qualicum Bay, Parksville and Errington.
PARKSVILLE
Parksville is a delightful area located beside the ocean, north of Nanaimo and close to the nearby areas of Qualicum Beach, Errington and Nanoose.
LADYSMITH
This area is located south of Nanaimo, close to the neighbouring areas of Cassidy and Chemainus.