Please visit these links for more information on Nanaimo and the surrounding area:
- Regional District
- School District #68
- Tourism Nanaimo
- Chamber of Commerce
- Bus Schedules
- BC Government
- Nanaimo District Museum
- Nanaimo Crimestoppers
- VI Regional Library
No longer just a "Mill Town" Nanaimo is among British Columbia's most liveable cities, having a favorable balance of lifestyle, employment and investment opportunities. A growing population of 78,271 (2004)
Famous for its nautical flavor and redeveloping waterfront with promenades, parks, boat launches, eateries and ocean view condos.
Centrally located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, 111 km north of Victoria, Nanaimo is the regional service centre for mid and north Vancouver Island.
This growing community is is in the midst of change and redevelopment. It enjoys a skilled and educated labour force, an impressive infrastructure network and many nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
Nanaimo is an excellent place to live, work and do business. With improved transportation, many are seeing Nanaimo as a home base to commute to greater Vancouver. All this in the friendliest climate in Canada, surrounded by some of the most beautiful wilderness in the world.
Ocean view and ocean front opportunities here seem endless and VERY well priced. Nanaimo is located on the east side of Vancouver Island off the southwest coast of British Columbia and is the largest North American island in the Pacific Ocean. The Vancouver Island/coast region is the second most populous economic region in the province, accounting for 17.6% of the provincial population, covering 9.1% of the total provincial land mass. With a population base of 750,000, Vancouver Island varies from small rural communities to modern urban centres like Nanaimo. The island stretches approximately 500km long and 200 km wide, with 3440 km of spectacular coastline that ranges from rugged to sandswept. With a landmass of 32,261 km, Vancouver island is comparable in size to Holland.
