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913 Howard Avenue / Neighbourhood guide

Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

913 Howard Avenue
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
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By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic

01 / THE SETTING

913 Howard Avenue location:
Nanaimo.

Five Acres is a neighbourhood within Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

913 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3T4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

913 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3T4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Five Acres

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Five Acres is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields) and Lotus Pinnatus Park, which makes them very easy to get to. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful.

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Getting around

Five Acres is very car friendly. It is easy to park, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as nanaimo parkway, from anywhere in Five Acres. In contrast, public transit riders may find few choices in this neighbourhood by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, homeowners have access to around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. It is occasionally challenging for pedestrians to navigate Five Acres as many daily needs are at times challenging to carry out without a car. On the other hand, commuting by bicycle is easy in this part of the city as the cycling network is reasonably well-developed.

Everyday essentials

It is straightforward to access the nearest grocery store on foot from any location in Five Acres. Furthermore, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and house buyers benefit from a few cafes as well. Regarding education, daycares and schools are very easy to get to on foot from anywhere in Five Acres.

Local character

The character of Five Acres is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields) and Lotus Pinnatus Park, which makes them very easy to get to. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful.

Surrounding homes

In Five Acres, around 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in Five Acres and the rest are rented. The homes in this neighbourhood are relatively new, because roughly one third of its dwellings were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

913 Howard Avenue
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.6/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.9/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

1.6/ 5

Limited amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

2.5/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

1.2/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

2.6/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

4.3/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Nanaimo: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

2.4/ 5

Variety of shops within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.8/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

2.0/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

4.4/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nanaimo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.7/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

913 Howard Avenue nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

114 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

14 places
High school625 m

John Barsby Secondary

550 Seventh St

8-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school951 m

Park Avenue Elementary

395 Eighth St

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.2 km

Georgia Avenue Elementary

625 Georgia Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.7 km

Bayview Elementary

140 View St

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school2.1 km

Secondaire de Nanaimo

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school2.1 km

Career Technical Centre

c/o Woodlands Secondary Room 109

12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school2.1 km

Nanaimo District Secondary

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · early french immersion, core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

Fairview Elementary

205 Howard Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.0 km

Pauline Haarer Elementary

400 Campbell St

K-7 · early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.4 km

Chase River Elementary

1503 Cranberry Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school3.9 km

Brechin Elementary

510 Millstone Ave

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school4.0 km

Cinnabar Valley Elementary

100 Ohio Way

K-7 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school4.4 km

Quarterway Elementary

1632 Bowen Rd

K-7 · francophone, early french immersion · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school / High school4.5 km

Nanaimo Christian School

198 Holland Rd

K-12 · core french · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

27 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

13 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Five Acres
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at 913 Howard Avenue. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$101,295

Residents in the study area

1,087

Owner households

66.0%

Commute on foot

3.6%

Population age

0 to 4
6.7%
5 to 9
6.1%
10 to 14
6.9%
15 to 19
5.4%
20 to 34
24.8%
35 to 49
22.9%
50 to 64
15.2%
65 to 79
10.3%
80 and over
1.6%

Housing type

Single detached
45.4%
Duplex
31.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
12.4%
Semi detached
8.0%
Row houses
2.9%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
24.7%
Multi person
9.4%
Single family
65.3%
Multi family
0.6%

Commute mode

Car
87.2%
Public transit
5.5%
Other
3.6%
Foot
3.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
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Income

Average household income
$101,295
Average individual income
$44,111

Total

Total individuals
1,087

Owners vs Renters

Owners
66.0%
Renters
34.0%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.1%
English and French
6.2%
Other
1.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
20.3%
High school
33.6%
Trade certificate
10.4%
College certificate
17.9%
University certificate
0.6%
Bachelor degree
14.6%
Post graduate degree
2.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
88.9%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.4%
English and non-official language(s)
1.9%
Arabic
1.7%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.2%
Vietnamese
1.2%
French
0.9%
Spanish
0.9%
Hindi
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.1%
Portuguese
0.1%
Dutch
0.0%
English and French
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near 913 Howard Avenue:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District ↗Conseil scolaire francophone ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

913 Howard Avenue address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

913 Howard Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3T4, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 49.1430529, -123.9558111. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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