Nanaimo A is where forested acreages, working farms, and a salt-sprayed shoreline come together in the communities of Cedar, Cassidy, South Wellington, and Yellow Point. Administered by the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Electoral Area A, it offers a relaxed, rural pace with quick connections to urban amenities in nearby Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Commuters and frequent flyers appreciate the convenience of Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Cassidy, while weekend drives range from the craft breweries and galleries of Parksville to the wineries and trails of the Cowichan Valley.
Outdoorsy lifestyles flourish here. Locals walk oceanside bluffs at Hemer Provincial Park, picnic under giant firs at Roberts Memorial Provincial Park, cast lines on Quennell Lake, and cool off along the Nanaimo River’s swimming holes. Historic remnants at Morden Colliery tell the story of coal mining roots, while small marinas and quiet coves make paddling and crabbing easy weekend rituals. Wildlife sightings—owls in the cedars, otters along tidal flats—are part of daily life.
Families are served by Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools (SD68), with Cedar Elementary and Cedar Secondary anchoring local catchments, and community staples like farm stands and the seasonal farmers market fostering neighborly connections. Housing options span farmhouse retreats, forest-view acreages, and modest subdivisions near transit routes, giving buyers a range of space and privacy to choose from.
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