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