Adjacent to Cedar is the neighbourhood of Chase River. Although there are still a lot of rural properties, the neighbour has changed over the last few years with the creation of new developments. Because of all the new activity, housing prices have started to rise; there are still some good deals in the area.

A strong benefit to living in Chase River is that you are relatively close to Nanaimo’s South End and all the amenities, including grocery stores, restaurants and other facilities. You won’t find any ocean views in the neighbourhood; however the countryside has an allure of its own.
As Nanaimo continues to expand, most city real estate agents believe that this will be one of the next popular areas of growth. There are several schools in the area, which makes this attractive for families who want a quiet life style.

The schools located in Chase River include: Chase River Elementary School, Cinnabar Valley Elementary, South Wellington Elementary, Park Ave., Elementary, and John Barsby Secondary.
Nature enthusiasts should visit the Chase River Estuary Park?, which is located in the Northern section of the area, close to the South End.
Schools in the area include: 
Chase River Elementary School - 1503 Cranberry Ave., (250) 754-6983
Cinnabar Valley Elementary - 1800 Richardson Road, (250) 716-1030
South Wellington Elementary - 1536 Morden Road, (250) 754-2873
Park Ave., Elementary - 395 Eighth St., (250) 754-5591
John Barsby Secondary - 550 7th St., (250) 753-8211