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Calyburn / Neighbourhood guide

Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

Calyburn
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Calyburn location:
Nanaimo.

Dover is a neighbourhood within Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is situated in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

6040 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5M4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

6040 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5M4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Dover

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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Project imagery, rather than a photograph of nearby amenities. Renderings are illustrative.

A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Dover is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful. Finally, it is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit.

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Getting around

Cars are a great mode of transportation in this part of the city. It is very easy to access a parking spot, and many real estate listings are a short drive from the nearest highway. However, the public transit service in Dover is not very practical. Thankfully, house owners benefit from a few bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. This part of the city is not particularly amenable to bicycling as Dover is home to sometimes poor bicycling infrastructure, and cyclists encounter a significant amount of hills. This neighbourhood is also not particularly well-suited for pedestrians because few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.

Everyday essentials

A supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a reasonably short trip from anywhere in this part of Nanaimo. Moreover, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, for example along Applecross Road, and there are also a few coffee shops in Dover. A good choice of clothing stores can also be found within a reasonably short walking distance. When it comes to education, daycares and schools are convenient to get to as a pedestrian from any location in Dover.

Local character

Dover is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. This area is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful. Finally, it is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit.

Surrounding homes

Roughly three quarters of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. In this area, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Roughly one third of homes in this part of Nanaimo were constructed between 1990 and 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 2000s. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Calyburn
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

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

3.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

0.8/ 5

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

2.6/ 5

Variety of groceries within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.0/ 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

1.5/ 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

2.5/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

4.4/ 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

3.2/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.0/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

1.4/ 5

Some bars within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

1.9/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Nanaimo: 4.3 / 5

Parks

4.9/ 5

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nanaimo: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Calyburn 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.

148 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
High school320 m

Dover Bay Secondary

6135 McGirr Rd

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

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Elementary school656 m

Rutherford Elementary

5840 Hammond Bay Rd

Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school734 m

McGirr Elementary

6199 McGirr Rd

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

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Elementary school956 m

Randerson Ridge Elementary

6021 Nelson Rd

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

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Elementary school1.5 km

Pleasant Valley Elementary

6201 Dunbar Rd

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

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Elementary school2.2 km

Uplands Park Elementary

3821 Stronach Dr

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

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Elementary school / High school2.5 km

Aspengrove School

7660 Clark Dr

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

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Elementary school2.8 km

Frank J. Ney Elementary

5301 Williamson Rd

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

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Elementary school3.3 km

Mount Benson Elementary

4355 Jingle Pot Rd

K-7 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school3.5 km

Wellington Secondary

3135 Mexicana Rd

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

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Elementary school3.9 km

Rock City Elementary

3741 Departure Bay Rd

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

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Elementary school3.9 km

Seaview Elementary

7000 Lantzville School Rd

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

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

39 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

37 places
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Shopping1.2 km

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store

5800 Turner Rd

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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Dover
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 Calyburn. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$117,609

Residents in the study area

1,285

Owner households

79.8%

Commute on foot

5.9%

Population age

0 to 4
3.7%
5 to 9
5.9%
10 to 14
6.9%
15 to 19
6.7%
20 to 34
14.0%
35 to 49
18.5%
50 to 64
21.1%
65 to 79
17.3%
80 and over
5.8%

Housing type

Single detached
64.1%
Duplex
11.6%
Semi detached
10.6%
Row houses
10.6%
Apartment 1-4 floors
2.3%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.7%

Household composition

Single person
22.1%
Multi person
3.2%
Single family
73.6%
Multi family
1.1%

Commute mode

Car
88.6%
Foot
5.9%
Public transit
2.8%
Other
2.1%
Bicycle
0.6%
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Income

Average household income
$117,609
Average individual income
$51,198

Total

Total individuals
1,285

Owners vs Renters

Owners
79.8%
Renters
20.2%

Official language knowledge

English only
94.1%
English and French
5.2%
Other
0.7%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
14.1%
High school
34.0%
Trade certificate
7.2%
College certificate
19.4%
University certificate
1.0%
Bachelor degree
17.6%
Post graduate degree
6.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.7

Mother tongue

English
87.5%
Mandarin
3.7%
French
1.6%
English and non-official language(s)
1.5%
Korean
1.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.7%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
German
0.4%
Multiple non-official languages
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Spanish
0.0%
English and French
0.0%
Russian
0.0%
Dutch
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 Calyburn:
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 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Calyburn 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

6040 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5M4, Canada

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

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YOUR VISIT

Confirm where to meet.

A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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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: 49.2347745, -124.028742. 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.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Find the home.
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