The Jingle Pot area is a scenic valley located near the base of Mt Benson the valley is split into two neighbourhoods, which are North Jingle Pot and South Jingle Pot. Buyers who are looking for larger more rural properties but still want to be close to the city should start their search in North Jingle Pot. This neighbourhood is probably the largest in the city and is a mixture of acreages, farms and subdivisions. Being in the Northern part of the city you are relatively close to all the major shopping malls.

Schools in the area include:

Mountain View Elementary - 2480 East Wellington Road, (250) 753-2831 Nanaimo Christian School - 198 Holland Road, (250) 754-4512