Nanaimo is the second largest city on Vancouver Island, located on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, 70 miles (112 km) north of Victoria. Nanaimo’s name is derived from a Coast Salish word, Snuneymuxw, meaning "a great and mighty people" , it was once the location of five separate native villages. The city of Nanaimo boasts one of the prettiest waterfronts on Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is the only all-purpose port city on Vancouver Island with float planes, ferries, boaters and commercial vessels traveling daily through the picturesque location. It is also the host city of the famous Nanaimo to Vancouver Bathtub Race. It includes a convention centre and the Ports Theatre, home to many live productions. Famous for its coastal setting and more than two dozen parks, Nanaimo is the city of choice for many residents looking for Vancouver Island homes. The average price of a home here is $351,286. There are many types of homes to choose from here, including new homes, condominiums, duplexes, patio homes, townhouses and vacation homes. Prices are extremely competitive in this location as there is a fair amount of Nanaimo real estate to choose from.
Located only steps from Nanaimo's premiere waterfront walkway in the historic Newcastle area, Boardwalk Place is a collection of 33 new Vancouver Island ocean view townhomes and condominiums in Nanaimo, starting from $238,888.
The Bonnington Ridge neighborhood offers fully serviced residential lots approximately 1/3 of an acre in size, with prices starting at $209,000. Beautiful panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountain range can be seen from Bonnington Ridge at the Fairwinds golf course community, integrating first-class luxury living with the natural beauty and tranquility of the area. It's the destination of choice for those seeking a luxurious West Coast lifestyle with a spectacular golf club, a marina and a recreational fitness facility.
Nestled between the sea and the mountains is a retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. It is a place where you can relax, letting your soul fill with the natural beauty that surrounds you. A place where the great outdoors is in harmony with the great indoors, matched in spaciousness and a sense of being. This place is The Gales, a 68 home development (42 patio homes & 26 condos in two condo buildings) with ocean and mountain views.