Chase River
This is the first distinct settlement you'll encounter as you travel south from Nanaimo, and it's sometimes incorrectly identified as south Nanaimo. Chase River is semi-rural and is clustered around the old railway beside the Nanaimo River Estuary, about five minutes south of downtown Nanaimo by car. There are a couple of mini-malls with restaurants, a supermarket, video store, gas, supplies, etc. Many homes in Chase River are charming old models.
A Chase River home would make sense for a family or couple or bachelor looking to live in a quiet area that's only minutes from downtown Nanaimo. As Nanaimo builds out (or up), Chase River will be prized for its location.
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