Pros & Cons of Living in Nanaimo BC (Worth It?)

[@arbutusadventures1]

Good Points!

[@ildarius]

Very surprised to hear that there’s less rain than in Victoria. Very interesting..

[@rdadp230]

Thanks for the succinct summary 🎉

[@tem_vremenem_v_kanade]

Where in Canada does it not get dark after 16:30?

[@itsa-itsagames]

Good to hear that it gets at least less rain than other parts haha

[@adrianharrison5208]

You make it sound better than it really is

[@rebeccaburden9905]

We don't have many doctors and one walk in clinic for the central Vancouver Island area.

[@gungs001]

Another con to living in Nanaimo is the lack of doctors

[@suddenlysolo2170]

But that's everywhere, not just in Nanaimo.

[@mredik4753]

60% of fathers in Nanaimo are doctors lol

[@gungs001]

@@mredik4753 Not sure if i should interpret this as a joke or...

[@mredik4753]

@@gungs001 of course its a joke mate

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

I have worked & lived in India, Taiwan, California, all over Alberta, all over BC, travelled extensively in Asia, South Asia, Canada, the USA and Europe. I have lived in Nanaimo for ten years. There is NOTHING good about Nanaimo. It is the worst place I've ever lived, nay, the worst place I've ever even BEEN. FILTHY, excrement, needles, garbage, Fentanyl Zombies, crack and meth heads, homeless EVERYWHERE. The downtown is a hollowed out core. The RCMP do not do their job, rather they engage in racketeering and other nefarious crimes. Nanaimo is DANGEROUS. I'm a senior male, still strong and fit and I'm afraid to go outside. I used to walk 5 or 6 miles per day 5 or 6 days a week but I only go outside when I have to and only to walk to my truck. When my truck is broken down I carry pepper spray and a few other things. I know from experience it takes about half a 20 gram bottle of Dog Repellent pepper spray to get a Junkie to back off, a bit more to repel a meth head. Like I said I've travelled and engaged in adventure sports and Nanaimo is the most dangerous place I've ever been. The Hillbilly Savages drive like they are trying to kill each other and every pedestrian they see. I could go on with many of my own stories but I will close with - the elderly women in my building are terrified and everyone I meet wants to leave. DO NOT COME TO NANAIMO - IT IS NO BETTER THAN WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE unless you want to enter a real life horror movie.

[@saeed9889]

Thank you so much for description

[@chinyereenyinnaya2114]

I like relocate here next with my family. How do I start am not mobile hope there's transport

[@theblackopscannon]

Big con is road design. Could take 4 lefts and get lost

[@antonholubnychyi1679]

Amazing !

[@john-jacobmacisaac1171]

Living on the island is no longer affordable and the homeless rate is skyrocketing.

[@deborahbarton3026]

MOVE

[@Dbodell8000]

@@deborahbarton3026 Move the homeless back to where many of them came from. There not from here or welcome here!

[@suddenlysolo2170]

It's expensive, but clearly not 'unaffordable' or there wouldn't be such a demand for housing here. Can you name a city that doesn't have a homeless problem?

[@ryanfry1390]

@deborahbarton3026 but my momma just moved down to be with her children

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

I have worked & lived in India, Taiwan, California, all over Alberta, all over BC, travelled extensively in Asia, South Asia, Canada, the USA and Europe. I have lived in Nanaimo for ten years. There is NOTHING good about Nanaimo. It is the worst place I've ever lived, nay, the worst place I've ever even BEEN. FILTHY, excrement, needles, garbage, Fentanyl Zombies, crack and meth heads, homeless EVERYWHERE. The downtown is a hollowed out core. The RCMP do not do their job, rather they engage in racketeering and other nefarious crimes. Nanaimo is DANGEROUS. I'm a senior male, still strong and fit and I'm afraid to go outside. I used to walk 5 or 6 miles per day 5 or 6 days a week but I only go outside when I have to and only to walk to my truck. When my truck is broken down I carry pepper spray and a few other things. I know from experience it takes about half a 20 gram bottle of Dog Repellent pepper spray to get a Junkie to back off, a bit more to repel a meth head. Like I said I've travelled and engaged in adventure sports and Nanaimo is the most dangerous place I've ever been. The Hillbilly Savages drive like they are trying to kill each other and every pedestrian they see. I could go on with many of my own stories but I will close with - the elderly women in my building are terrified and everyone I meet wants to leave. DO NOT COME TO NANAIMO - IT IS NO BETTER THAN WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE unless you want to enter a real life horror movie.

[@daphnesy9228]

Want to move to vancouver island from edmonton. How is the job market?

[@jasonsimard9340]

Solid job market. What fields are you looking to work in?

[@daphnesy9228]

@@jasonsimard9340 working as coordinator/admin for a financial institution. Husband is an accounting graduate. Jobs mostly posted on indeed? What other platforms can we check for postings?

[@deborahbarton3026]

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[@allitm4642]

@@daphnesy9228 Craigslist

[@geekygirl648]

@@jasonsimard9340 How is the IT job market in Nanaimo CA?

[@jimmyhat3438]

Your Thumbnail looks like Ricky Lake

[@frankihatch]

you forgot to mention the homeless

[@suddenlysolo2170]

Might be easier to name the cities that don't have any homeless....

[@ryanfry1390]

@@suddenlysolo2170 true but there's alot

[@KyLesCaster]

Nanaimo has more car dealerships than housing and doctors. Is it a place to live or a strip mall

[@ryanfry1390]

Rent is pretty insane lately.. paying like 2gs for a 1 bedroom...

[@nickroberts1792]

Houses are unbelievably expensive! Don't have anyone tell you otherwise. No Doctor's either.

[@touqirbutter9810]

Well house prices are not that bad, compared to Vancouver and Victoria. There is a hospital in the city, don’t they have doctors there ? Just curious because I don’t live in Nanimo, and thinking of moving there from Vancouver.

[@nickroberts1792]

@@touqirbutter9810 is a beautiful place, but houses are limited and very expensive. Maybe not as expensive as Vancouver, but far from my affordability. I have been here a year and unable to get a family Doctor. Hope that helps!

[@dineblyton9129]

How is the Situation for Students? I think about going to Nanaimo for a Gap Year and I am not a Fan of Student Dorms

[@dineblyton9129]

@@PaulRudd1941 Uff thats really expensive actually I am only paying 337,50 CAD, thx tho

[@Oddity00]

@@PaulRudd1941 more like $1,400/month and rising

[@prabhnijjar5132]

🥰

[@RevampRidez]

Houses are way to expensive

[@touqirbutter9810]

Don’t think so, if compared to Vancouver 😁

[@suddenlysolo2170]

I'm on Gabriola Island - only a 20 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, but a completely different world. Nanaimo is handy for shopping, but I would never live there. I prefer the Comox Valley if I were to move back to Vancouver Island; it's cleaner, friendlier and less busy

[@Dbodell8000]

The Comox valley sucks 2 hr drive just to get to a major ferry 3 rate hospital the list goes on and on. Absolutely nothing to do.

[@suddenlysolo2170]

@@Dbodell8000 The Comox Valley is the recreation Capital of Canada - if you can't find something to do, you don't want to. There are 2 major ferries within 90 minutes, Departure Bay is one hour from Courtenay, not 2. The hospital is brand new, state of the art and ranked among the best on Vancouver Island. I bet you also complain about where you live now -

[@Dbodell8000]

@@suddenlysolo2170 There is great recreation all over the Island. The Comox valley has not cornered the market on that despite what they might like to call it. As far as Hospitals go yes both Comox and Campbell River have new Hospital buildings. That said unfortunately that alone does not make them great hospitals. Both hospitals lack the ability to provide a higher level of care available at the Island's 3 major Hospitals those being VGH, NRGH and Royal Jubilee. Lastly if I'm catching a ferry the last thing I would want is a drive before even getting to the terminal especially in the winter months. I'm not complaining just stating a fact that the Comox valley lacks things the the Island's two major cities have. The Island is beautiful no matter where you live on it I just prefer larger centre's.

[@suddenlysolo2170]

@@Dbodell8000 I prefer smaller communities - I currently live on a Gulf Island. I've lived in big cities before but never again. My commute to work consists of a leisurely 5 minute stroll from my yard through the rainforest. There is no litter, no traffic (or traffic lights) and life is just more relaxed. I don't get the attraction of a city....

[@Dbodell8000]

I see your point too smaller places have many charms also👍

[@G_Ellis606]

Con - Less homeless and drug addicts compared to Vancouver. Also, I prefer the pollution and traffic in Van...

[@deborahbarton3026]

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[@RevampRidez]

Nanaimo is boring don’t come here nothing to do

[@simsrealestate]

We beg to differ!

[@jaydenhingley4175]

You ever been to Saskatoon Saskatchewan lmao? Living here would probably change your mind about living over there lol

[@goldmemberr]

It’s all about your mentality. I just moved here from Alberta and had this exact same mentality about my hometown. I absolutely *love* it here in Nanaimo I feel like I am on a working holiday!

[@6highyouss9]

@@goldmemberr i'm coming to nanaimo soon anything i should i know about the city before i come

[@goldmemberr]

@@6highyouss9 Well, before I found my place I stayed in an air b n b and found monthly rates. Air B n B is a great alternative to a hotel. Bring your hiking shoes/boots because if you are into seeing waterfalls and rainforests there are so many trails and parks but stick to the main paths if you are a beginner like me. Always bring someone with you. Everyone is super friendly here for the most part so if you have questions don’t hesitate to ask a local. Just like the parks with waterfalls, there are many seaside parks as well with amazing views of the ocean. Enjoy your visit bro.