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Live and Invest in Nanaimo
Nanaimo is a great place to live, work and invest. With the “discovery” of Nanaimo by people from all over the world, the population has grown steadily. In line with Nanaimo’s increasing popularity with families, investors and retired people, demand for all types of housing -- including custom luxury homes, single-family residences, townhouses and condos -- has risen significantly over the past few years.
It’s no surprise why. Located on central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo, with its natural beauty, attractions and activities, is a wonderful place to call home. It has a spectacular location, attractive real estate prices, a fast-growing economy, community-oriented recreational and cultural facilities and a temperate climate. The city truly lives up to its billing as “the most desirable, liveable small city in North America.”
Nanaimo has everything. After Victoria, Nanaimo is Vancouver Island’s second-biggest city and home to about 78,000 residents. The city offers outstanding culture, shopping, lodging, golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, diving, boat charters, wildlife viewing, fishing and a protected harbour.
In addition to providing leisure and recreational opportunities for its lucky residents, Nanaimo is the only all-purpose city on Vancouver Island, with every facility required to serve both the commercial and recreational needs of business and tourism. Whether it’s conventions, seminars, corporate travel or tours, the city has what it takes to make doing business enjoyable.
The city’s economy has evolved over recent years into a diversified mix of retail and wholesale trade, construction, manufacturing, knowledge-based and technology companies and government services. Enterprising entrepreneurs -- including manufacturers and property development investors -- have created many new businesses to take advantage of Nanaimo’s growth. All this activity is strengthening Nanaimo's role as a regional service centre for much of Vancouver Island.
Nanaimo is also well connected with transportation and communication links to the mainland and international markets. Nanaimo and area are served by two ferry terminals to Vancouver, a regional airport, a seaplane terminal with regular service to downtown Vancouver and a thriving harbour managed by the Nanaimo Port Authority. The area has high-speed voice and data connectivity with the latest in communications technology.
Nanaimo continues to focus on other important local changes. A revitalized downtown core and the completion of an 800-seat performing arts complex are bringing new cultural opportunities to the city's residents. The completion of the Harbourside Walkway provides easy access to Nanaimo’s beautiful waterfront, where people stroll, shop or simply enjoy the spectacular view. Construction of the Vancouver Island Convention Center – located in the heart of the city and scheduled to open in late spring 2008 -- will allow businesses and groups from all over Vancouver Island, Canada and the world to host major events in this extraordinary city. Discover the Harbour City. Discover investing in Nanaimo.
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