Nanaimo BC (big home, living in, cost of)

[Kid Rasta]

Any info on Nanaimo, BC??? How is it as a place to live??? Does it have a big homeless population???

[skoe]

I live on the mainland but have known a few families who have moved there. It is a really nice place. I am more into big city living but would put it at the top of my list of smaller places to live. There isn't the problem of street people like Victoria has but you are going to have some. Vancouver and area is ideal for homeless due to the weather. Where are you moving from? If you like the ocean you will like Nanaimo.

[Kid Rasta]

Originally Posted by skoe

I live on the mainland but have known a few families who have moved there. It is a really nice place. I am more into big city living but would put it at the top of my list of smaller places to live. There isn't the problem of street people like Victoria has but you are going to have some. Vancouver and area is ideal for homeless due to the weather. Where are you moving from? If you like the ocean you will like Nanaimo.

S. FL. Yeah...I like being near water for sure. What about the cost-of-living in Nanaimo??? Thanks.

[Dog lover]

Nanaimo is a great place to live! Cheaper cost of living than Gr Van. Less rain.
No commuting. it has all the resources of a large city, being a regional center for vancouver island but has the feel of a small town. Homeless population is no different than any other town. Has a fascinating history.

For a good overview on the history and other info, whcih is great for anyone considering moving here, check out this self-guided audio tour on CD: Interp Talk Tours: Titles

[investorscooter]

Kid Rasta:

I too, am living in S. FL and I fell in love w/Vancouver Island. Only spent an afternoon in Nanaimo so I couldn't vouch for its charms, but it seemed quite serviceable as a small city. Bonus that the ferry operates in vicinity, that there are Gulf Islands close by, that it's on the sunny side. What are your plans, if I may ask? We'll hopefully be going back that way before the spring is over, and take a closer look at specific areas for early retirement/seasonal living.