Nanaimo’s North End is one of the newest neighbourhoods in the city. Some of the older houses in this area are only 20 or 30 years old, which is quiet young compared to some of the other Nanaimo properties in the South End or Old City. There is also a lot of new development in the area, and the high demand for homes is driving up prices. The neighbourhood has a lot of amenities. The North End is perfect for families as there are several schools, parks and shopping centers located in the area. 

Some of the parks in the North End include:

Linley Valley (Cottle Lake) Park, Eagleview Park, Roxanne Park, Walley Creek Trail, Walley Creek, Trail and Lantzville Foothills.

Schools in the area include:

McGirr Elementary - 6199 McGirr Road, (250) 758-8946

Four Seasons Montessori - 4960 Hammond Bay Road, (250) 758-8979

Pleasant Valley Elementary - 6201 Dunbar Road, (250) 390-4027

Randerson Ridge Elementary - 6021 Nelson Road, (250) 758-5076

Rutherford Elementary School - 5840 Hammond Bay Road, (250) 758-5331

Frank J. Ney Elementary - 5301 Williamson Road, (250) 729-8045

Aspengrove School - 7660 Clark Drive, Lantzville, (250) 390-2201

Uplands Park Elementary - 3821 Stronach Drive, (250) 758-3252

Dover Bay Secondary - 6135 McGirr Road, (250) 756-4595