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Nanaimo · A CLOSER LOOK

Millstone
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

Millstone location:
Nanaimo.

The neighbourhood of Townsite can be found in the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

404 Millstone Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5A7, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Nanaimo

404 Millstone Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5A7, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Townsite

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Your next step

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Compare the places and connections that matter to your day.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

Townsite has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Townsite is very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, it is easy to get to parks from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Nanaimo with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

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Getting around

Most houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are rather well-suited for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a vehicle. A fair number of residents in the area use their bike since Townsite is home to reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Commuting by car is convenient in Townsite. It is easy to park. In contrast, travelling by public transit is challenging in this area. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are usually around the corner.

Everyday essentials

It is very often an option for house buyers in Townsite to do their grocery shopping without a car. In addition, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. House buyers have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, it is a very short walk to get to primary schools and daycares from any location in this part of the city. In contrast, it can be very difficult to get to high schools without the use of a vehicle.

Local character

Townsite has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Townsite is very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, it is easy to get to parks from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Nanaimo with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Surrounding homes

In Townsite, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining dwellings are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. About one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Millstone
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

0.4/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nanaimo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

4.7/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

Nanaimo: 4.1 / 5

Public transit

1.4/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Nanaimo: 1.8 / 5

Groceries

4.4/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Nanaimo: 0.5 / 5

Wellness

2.8/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Restaurants

3.0/ 5

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Walking

2.2/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Nanaimo: 2.5 / 5

Cycling

3.2/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Nanaimo: 2.8 / 5

Driving

3.4/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 4.4 / 5

Vibrancy

1.3/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Nanaimo: 1.1 / 5

Shopping

3.5/ 5

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

Nanaimo: 0.6 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Nightlife

2.6/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.8 / 5

Cafés

2.9/ 5

Variety of cafés within a short drive

Nanaimo: 0.7 / 5

Quiet

4.5/ 5

Virtually no 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

Millstone 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.

162 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school191 m

Brechin Elementary

510 Millstone Ave

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

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Elementary school1.1 km

Fairview Elementary

205 Howard Ave

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

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Elementary school1.1 km

Pauline Haarer Elementary

400 Campbell St

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

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Elementary school1.2 km

Discover Montessori School

3460 Jingle Pot Rd

K-9 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school1.5 km

Oceane

1951 Estevan Rd

K-7 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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Elementary school1.6 km

Quarterway Elementary

1632 Bowen Rd

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

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High school1.7 km

Secondaire de Nanaimo

355 Wakesiah Ave

8-12 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school1.8 km

Career Technical Centre

c/o Woodlands Secondary Room 109

12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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High school1.8 km

Nanaimo District Secondary

355 Wakesiah Ave

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

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High school1.8 km

Learning Alternatives

1270 Strathmore St

8-12 · Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District

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Elementary school2.0 km

Cilaire Elementary

25 Cilaire Dr

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

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Elementary school2.5 km

Georgia Avenue Elementary

625 Georgia Ave

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

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Elementary school2.9 km

Bayview Elementary

140 View St

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

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Elementary school2.9 km

Forest Park Elementary

2050 Latimer Rd

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

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High school3.2 km

John Barsby Secondary

550 Seventh St

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

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High school3.2 km

Nanaimo Christian School

198 Holland Rd

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

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High school5.0 km

Wellington Secondary

3135 Mexicana Rd

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

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

47 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

38 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Townsite
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 Millstone. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$88,369

Residents in the study area

1,279

Owner households

44.6%

Commute on foot

8.0%

Population age

0 to 4
4.3%
5 to 9
4.4%
10 to 14
3.9%
15 to 19
3.3%
20 to 34
26.3%
35 to 49
18.3%
50 to 64
20.4%
65 to 79
15.5%
80 and over
3.4%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
40.2%
Single detached
34.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
12.2%
Duplex
7.3%
Row houses
3.8%
Semi detached
1.8%

Household composition

Single person
46.7%
Multi person
8.3%
Single family
45.0%
Multi family
0.1%

Commute mode

Car
80.1%
Foot
8.0%
Other
5.6%
Public transit
5.6%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$88,369
Average individual income
$43,748

Total

Total individuals
1,279

Owners vs Renters

Renters
55.4%
Owners
44.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
92.9%
English and French
6.8%
Other
0.4%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
13.5%
High school
31.6%
Trade certificate
10.1%
College certificate
20.4%
University certificate
2.4%
Bachelor degree
16.2%
Post graduate degree
5.8%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.5

Mother tongue

English
92.8%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
1.1%
English and French
1.0%
French
0.9%
English and non-official language(s)
0.9%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.9%
Arabic
0.7%
German
0.7%
Mandarin
0.3%
Dutch
0.3%
Portuguese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.0%
Hindi
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 Millstone:
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

Millstone 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

404 Millstone Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5A7, 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: 49.17606379999999, -123.9548286. 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

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