Bowen Estates
149 Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K1
Available units
![]() Unit 408 2 bd, 1 ba | 961 | Now | C$2,063 |
What's special
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | 9 am - 8 pm |
| Sat - Sun: | 9 am - 6 pm |
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Neighborhood: Vancouver Island University
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Nearby schools in Nanaimo
Living in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University sits on a hill above central Nanaimo, with views toward the Strait of Georgia and Mount Benson on clear days. The campus setting brings paths, landscaped grounds and nearby wooded trails, while Nanaimo’s mild, rainy winters and dry summers shape year-round outdoor life. Downtown is downhill, with cafés, restaurants, local shops and the Nanaimo Museum; the waterfront and Old City Quarter add heritage buildings, galleries and cultural events. Campus facilities include a library and recreation spaces, and nearby parks offer room to walk or play. Buses connect the university with downtown and other parts of Nanaimo, while steep grades make cycling and walking between campus and the city center more demanding. The area’s mix of campus activity, green space and city access gives it a distinct hillside character.
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Frequently asked questions
Bowen Estates has a walk score of 49, it's car-dependent.
Bowen Estates is in the Vancouver Island University neighborhood in Nanaimo, BC.
