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Nanaimo
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Nanaimo, known as the Harbour City, is a mid-sized coastal city on Vancouver Island offering a relaxed lifestyle and stunning natural scenery. The city blends lively urban culture with easy access to parks, waterways, and outdoor adventure. It's famous for its waterfront, local arts, and the iconic Nanaimo Bar dessert.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
99,863
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.17°, -123.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,575
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
875 mm
Internet Speed
163 Mbps
Upload
96 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
1
Cafes
18
Nightlife
11
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZNA
Distance
1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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