Living in Nanaimo you get the best of both worlds! A rural setting with all the amenities of city living. The best part is, compared to neighbouring cities, Nanaimo's real estate market remains reasonably stable and you can choose from the waterfront, lakefront, or start a farm if you prefer. For a night out, Nanaimo boasts a variety of performing arts theatre options, the most popular being The Port Theatre which also hosts the Vancouver Island Symphony.