As we are on our way into December, the holiday season is soon upon us! Our team has put together a list of fun things to do in Nanaimo this holiday season that you won’t want to miss out on! Gogo’s Christmas Farm This locally famous Christmas Tree farm is a beautiful place to create […]
Of all the months in the year, so many people love October. The crunch of the leaves, the crisp weather, the pumpkin spice, and the great things to do in and around Nanaimo. If you are looking for fall seasonal events whether you are a Nanaimo local or a visitor to the city, there are […]
Rising inventory is a hopeful sign for buyers! Inventory in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area rose significantly last month, with listings of single-family homes more than doubling from June 2021. At the same time, sales dipped across the board area in most markets. Last month, active listings of single-family homes (not acreage […]
Canada Day is almost upon us, and though we know it has been a long 12 months, that does not mean that there are not things worth celebrating. Across Canada, the day is a national holiday, celebrated with parades and parties. It’s not as focused on patriotism as the American July 4th celebration, but there are […]
This month’s blog we are covering new pet bylaws recently instated in Nanaimo. For all our pet lovers out there, these bylaws were recommended by the SPCA, Animal Control, CatNap Society (Cats Needing Aid and Protection), and other community organizations to further ensure animal safety and wellbeing in the city. As of September 21st, the […]
Festive Fall Activities Fall is certainly one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here on Vancouver Island, giant trees shine in resplendent colour, creating a tapestry of reds, golds, and greens in our communities. There are many ways to take in the vibrant festivities and beauty of the season; our team is here […]
Quaint Gardens Crow & Gate Located in rural Yellow Point in a dreamy pastoral setting is Crow and Gate Pub, a family-owned establishment with Tudor-style architecture that harkens back to old British tradition. Relax in the well-shaded, beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy a homecooked steak & mushroom pie with stilton, a bowl of smoked salmon […]
The Best Swimming Holes on Vancouver Island If you live on Vancouver Island, have visited Vancouver Island, or have maybe only seen pictures of Vancouver Island, there is no denying that it is a beautiful place! Summer is arguably the best time of year on Vancouver Island. We have put together a list of our […]
June 30, 2021 A cool and rainy start to June ended with a blaze of heat, as temperatures soared this past week to 30-40 degrees around Vancouver Island! Gardens have been growing like wild but are in need of plentiful watering, so keep a close watch on your plants and love them up. You may […]
May 28, 2021 Summer is right around the corner! This May, we are delighted to share with you a list of favourite summer reads recommended by members of the Charlie Parker Team. The Bees – Laline Paull Tara’s Favourite During the summer of 2014 I came across Laline Paull’s The Bees, a novel about the […]