Arguably one of the best, if not best, places to live in all of Canada has made the Nanaimo Real Estate Market explosive in recent years. And so it should be: it boasts one of the most temperate climates in Canada, enjoys a location on the ocean which is second to none and is the second largest community on Vancouver Island. Situated in the 'centre' of the Island it is not only a central distribution point but also is boasts a major retail sector which serves the central and upper Vancouver Island region. Fast Facts About Nanaimo Incorporated : 1874 Population: Approx. 80,000 Location: On Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada, in the province of British Columbia. Approx. 112 km north of Victoria and 55 km west of Vancouver, across the Straits of Georgia. How Accessed: Via BC Ferries from either Horsehoe Bay or Twasssen. Also via air from Vancouver to the Nanaimo Airport located to the south of Nanaimo at Cassidy. Also many seaplane services leaving from the Nanaimo waterfront, going to Vancouver and Seattle. For more detail click here. Weather: Delightful! Hot dry summers, and every so slightly damp fall and winter months. For more detail click here. Economy: In a word 'diversified'. Consisting of fishing, forestry, tourism, retail and wholesale trade, construction, manufacturing, knowledge and technology based business. Home Values: Meridian Values based on Oct. 2005 Stats from MLS. Building Lot $125,000 Townhouse  $223,000 Condo        $154,000 House        $275,000 To visit the MLS web site Click Here. To visit the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board web site Click Here.

New Housing Starts New construction in Nanaimo has been HOT in all sectors in recent years, and does not show signs of cooling. Total building permits issued since Jan.1/06 total $0,000,000.00. By far, the single biggest project is the Nanaimo Convention Centre, which is at the centre of an ambitious undertaking to breathe life into the lagging downtown core.

As you would expect, Nanaimo is home to many large real estate firms with the skill and experience to handle your real estate needs. The following firms represent some of the larger real estate firms in Nanaimo. To visit their web sites you can 'click on' their banner. Serving Nanaimo since 0000. This firm is home to 000 licensed realtors eager to help with your real estate needs. Serving Nanaimo since 0000. This firm is home to 000 licensed realtors eager to help with your real estate needs. Serving Nanaimo since 0000. This firm is home to 000 licensed realtors eager to help with your real estate needs. Nanaimo Realty doing business as Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty. was established in 1947. Providing the following services: Real Estate, Insurance, and property management. Employing over 100 employee's including independent contractors. Real Estate offices in Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Chemainus. Two Kiosks. Country Club and Woodgrove malls. Housing 60 agents.Two Insurance offices, one in Brooks Landing, the other Country Club . The company was founded by the late Frank Ney. Managed by Barry Clark President and board of directors. Continuing to offer Royal Service with Integrity.