City Centre-Protection Island has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of Nanaimo is not known for its vibrancy, places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Those who like going out will enjoy the main streets, including Victoria Crescent, which will not disappoint. City Centre-Protection Island is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to discover, such as Bowen Park and Chase River Watercourse Park, making them very easy to reach.
Learn more about City Centre-Protection IslandAt least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
At least one daycare within a very short walk
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Few sources of noise nearby
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
At least one daycare within a very short walk
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Few sources of noise nearby
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling