Fun Facts about our Area

• City of Nanaimo, population 86,000
• Town of Ladysmith, population 7,500
• Safe, peaceful, clean communities
• Welcoming multi-cultural society
• Mildest climate in Canada: warm, sunny summers and cool winters
• Beautiful natural setting, with forests, ocean, and mountains
• Access to recreation, cultural activity, and shopping
• Regional hospital serving all of central Vancouver Island
• Airport: Nanaimo and Ladysmith are accessible by air travel through Vancouver International Airport with transfer to Nanaimo Airport.
• Close to Vancouver: 20 minutes by air and 90 minutes by ferry
• Close to Victoria: 90 minutes by car
• Close to Mount Washington Ski Resort: 90 minutes by car