The name is a little misleading because although this neighbourhood is called Central Nanaimo, it isn’t actually the centre of the city. The neighbourhood is closer to the Old District and the South end than it is to the North End. However access to shopping malls and schools is relatively easy. Central Nanaimo is a well-established neighbourhood so most of the homes are older style and some many need to be renovated but prices are still reasonable for first-time home buyers. There are also several condo buildings in the neighbourhood. What makes this neighbourhood so attractive is its proximity to the Nanaimo Regional Hospital. The area is also in close proximity to several parks, which include:  Beach Estates Park, Beban Park, Bowen Park and Buttertubs Marsh.

Schools in the area include:

Nanaimo Montessori School - 945 Waddington Road, (250) 753-0649

Dufferin Crescent Elementary - 1111 Dufferin Crescent, (250) 740-3500

Brechin Elementary - 510 Millstone Ave., (250) 754-7523

Forest Park Elementary - 2050 Latimer Road, (250) 758-6892

Princess Anne Elementary - 1951 Estevan Road, (250) 754-5442

Cilaire Elementary - 25 Cilaire Drive, (250) 758-7941

Quarterway Elementary (École Quarterway School) - 1632 Bowen Road, (250) 754-6845

Woodlands Secondary - 1270 Strathmore St., (250) 753-2271