The pacific ocean and specifically the east coast of Vancouver Island across from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, is alive with beautiful things to see and do! Living close to this part of the ocean gives Nanaimo residents opportunity to go boating at any time, or take a ferry to Protection Island, and have dinner on a floating restaurant! From Nanaimo apartments you can have an ocean view to watch the harbour traffic, BC Ferries, and look across the water to Protection Island, Smuggler's Park, or Duke Point where certain ferries dock and depart.

Real estate in the Central Island remains steady in the economy because Nanaimo is a popular travel point for vacationers, with so many connections to the Mainland and the Capital Region by highway. Investing in Nanaimo apartments and condos lets one have a secure real estate holding that can be rented out and used for vacations, or live full time. Condo apartments with strata maintenance contracts means you can 'lock and leave' at any time. Some secured luxury apartment building in Nanaimo have concierge service to ensure units are monitored.

Close to the vibrant and revatilized Nanaimo harbour, the population density is higher than other areas. This is due to the concentration of Nanaimo apartments, hirises and renovated loft buildings in this prime real estate area of the city. Around Nicol Street and the Island Hiway, Nanaimo Town is a popular metro vicinity for young professional people and students. Nearby Malaspina University College on Nanaimo Parkway makes Nanaimo apartment living in this sector of the city ideal. Within walking distance are many parks, restaurants, and amenities.