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Things to do In Nanaimo BC In The Summer

Nanaimo in the Summer, so many things to do!

If you're looking for some fun and relaxing things to do in the summer in Nanaimo, British Columbia, you're in luck! Nanaimo is a beautiful city on Vancouver Island that offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and interests. Here are some of my personal favourites:

Hiking and Biking in Nanaimo

- Go for a hike or bike ride on one of the many trails in the area. You can enjoy the scenic views of the ocean, mountains, and forests, and maybe spot some wildlife along the way. Some popular trails are the Nanaimo River Trail, the Parkway Trail, and the Harbourfront Walkway.

My favourite spot to go hiking is just up above Jingle Pot road where the waterfalls are (it's called Ammonite…

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Learning More About Nanaimo BC, On Vancouver Island

Nanaimo British Columbia, an EPIC Coastal Town

Nanaimo is a vibrant and growing city located on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of over 90,000 people, Nanaimo is the second-largest city on the island. It is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a strong sense of community.

Nanaimo's History

Nanaimo has a rich history, with roots dating back to the Snuneymuxw First Nation, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. The city was named after the Snuneymuxw Chief, Nyiname, and was originally a trading and fishing village. In the mid-19th century, coal was discovered in the area and Nanaimo became a major coal-mining town.

Today, Nanaimo is a popular tourist…

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How to Find Waterfront Homes With Great Exposure on Mid-Vancouver Island

Looking for a waterfront home with great exposure on Mid-Vancouver Island? You’ve come to the right place. I’m a mid-island waterfront real estate agent and a lifelong resident here on Vancouver Island. I love helping people determine what is the best waterfront home and community for them. Here are the things you need to consider when looking for a home with great exposure.

What is great exposure?

I define great exposure as a South or West facing waterfront property in order to maximize sunlight and be able to watch the sunset every evening. I love a good exposure and totally I find more often than not, my clients want that too!

The way this part of the island faces, we face east, so we just don’t always get the sunsets or sometimes not even…

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Tips on how to be a successful buyer in a seller's market!

Here in Nanaimo we have been in a seller's market for some time! This seller's market is driven by low inventory and low mortgage rates. The last few homes I sold went into multiple offers and you may be surprised on why the seller choose one buyer over the next.....*hint* it's not always price!

Watch my video for full details!

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Nanaimo Neighbourhoods Featured: Jinglepot

Nanaimo is awesome!

I have lived in Nanaimo almost my whole life and have always enjoyed the proximity to oceans, lakes, rivers and mountains! These things are all very diverse and that’s what makes Nanaimo such a special place to live.

Let’s look at the Jinglepot neighbourhood and why I live here and love it!

Weird Nanaimo Names

 Jinglepot! Let’s just start with the name, who doesn’t love a fun name that is not only a road but defines an entire area in Nanaimo? Thanks to our former “Pirate Mayor” Frank Ney, who served our community in some capacity during the late 60’s all the way to 90’s. As a developer, Frank Ney, was involved in naming many streets in Nanaimo. As you get to know our wonderful community you will notice such street names…

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