Live Here

"Living in Nanaimo provides a community of colleagues to work and play with and a natural landscape to explore." - Dr. Laura Barron

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Image: Dr. Ryan Kurytnik and family.

Living in Nanaimo, you get the best of both worlds: a rural setting with all the amenities of city living. The best part is, compared to neighbouring cities, Nanaimo's real estate market remains reasonably stable and you can choose from the waterfront, lakefront, or start a farm if you prefer. For a night out, Nanaimo boasts a variety of performing arts theatre options, the most popular being The Port Theatre which also hosts the Vancouver Island Symphony.

Quick Snapshot of Nanaimo Community

Welcoming region of approx.100,000 residents
A variety of practices to choose from will ensure YOU practice how YOU want
13 clinics ranging from small, family-run to large complex care facilities
Addictions medicine, family planning, sports medicine, obstetrics, Resident teaching/mentoring, community work, and more options for enhanced practice opportunities
Diversity of schools including private, public and French immersion, community colleges, and university
Affordable real estate, low traffic, and a community full of opportunities for family fun and social engagement
A diverse population, nearly a quarter of new residents to Nanaimo are from outside of Canada

For more information on Nanaimo visit the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce!

Download the Nanaimo Business Resource & Relocation Guide

Real Estate & Professional Services

Nanaimo boasts a stable real estate market with affordable housing options and beautiful historic or newly developed neighbourhoods.

Please visit our Core Loyalty Program page to set up a real estate tour, purchase or finance a vehicle, plan a family trip, or more from trusted community partners supporting our local physicians and families.

Education

Nanaimo has a mixture of schools for primary to university to choose from so you can ensure your child(ren) get the education that fits their learning best.

Private: A spengrove School
Private Christian: N anaimo Christian School
Montessori: Four Seasons, Discover, Trillium
Public: S chool District 68 - Elementary, Secondary and French Immersion