Location

Nanaimo and Ladysmith are beautiful seaside communities located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, only minutes by air from Vancouver.

• City of Nanaimo population 86,000
• Town of Ladysmith population 7,500
• Safe, peaceful, and clean communities
• Mildest climate in Canada: warm, sunny summers and cool, wet winters
• Beautiful natural setting, with forests, ocean, and mountains
• Facilities of larger cities, including recreation, culture, 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