The city is the axis of several transportation routes: the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (now Southern Railway Vancouver Island); the. With the rise of the car and the subsequent ease of travel, Nanaimo began to orient itself towards the tourist market. Other common first languages were Chinese Languages (2.0%), French (1.3%), German (1.2%) and Punjabi (1.0%). She said the majority of Nanaimos growth in recent years has come from people relocating from other parts of B.C., and said the citys population growth has come with increasing diversity. This equates to a 10.3 per cent population increase. Operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the station forms a network with eight other scientific facilities. The HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY (HBC) established a fortified post in 1849, and the discovery of COAL in 1852 led to permanent settlement. Nanaimo was dedicated as the "Harbour City" by Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1986. Dakins store something of a male answer to Jean Burnsis seen here open for business in the 1950s with its large sign and partially renovated facade. Chief Wun-wun-shum offered to sell coal for five barrels in exchange for one blanket. The city is the axis of several transportation routes: the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway (now Southern Railway Vancouver Island); the TRANS-CANADA and Island highways; and ferry services to and from mainland British Columbia. This project is possible with the generous support of the Nanaimo Hospitality Association and the Petroglyph Development Group of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. It went on to claim that: "Geographically and in resources, Nanaimo's destiny is bound to assert itself, and growth and activity are bound to come here. [12], Located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is about 111 kilometres (69mi) north-west of Victoria,[citation needed] and 55 kilometres (34mi) west of Vancouver, separated by the Strait of Georgia, and linked to Vancouver via the Horseshoe Bay BC Ferries terminal in West Vancouver and the Duke Point terminal to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal in Tsawwassen. Mount St. Helens erupted for the first time since 1857, devastating an area of 400 sq kms on May 18. An aerodrome was also built in 1943, around the mouth of the Nanaimo River, and a shipping company, Newcastle Shipbuilding Co., began to manufacture minesweepers for the war effort. The order does not necessarily correspond to the proportion of household payments made by each person. Until the 1950s Nanaimo was a city of contrasts - coal mine officials and entrepreneurs built large homes in certain areas while the miners lived in "stark frame company houses" on the waterfront or on company lands outside the city. - Move To Nanaimo", "Here are all the newspapers in B.C. Condominium status - Refers to whether the private dwelling is part of a condominium development. The 100,000-plus count will become more exact and more official later this year when 2021 census information is available, but in the meantime, data from B.C. "The Harbour City" was previously known as the "Hub City", which was attributed to its original layout design with streets radiating from the shoreline like the spokes of a wagon wheel, and to its relatively central location on Vancouver Island. [15] Other climate classification systems, such as Trewartha, place it firmly in the Oceanic zone (Do).[16]. This view up Commercial Street gives a good sense of Nanaimo's busy shopping district. As well, for some households, the 2015 household total income may represent income for only part of a year. They employed local architect Thomas McAvarravy to design a classic yet modern looking building in the International Style. Their presence in Nanaimo visible here not only in the lettered signs above the shop awning, but also in the highly recognizable, pipe-smoking sailor is visual evidence of the link with the U.K. Players, which was one of the first companies to sell rolled cigarettes as opposed to loose tobacco, dominated the market from the 1920s. The Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique operates two Francophone schools, cole Ocane primary school and the cole secondaire de Nanaimo.[45]. WebNanaimo Population Summary, 1980. , Nanaimo, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia, : Nanaimo, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia, Aboriginal Population Profile, 2016 Census. The Modern Cafe's loud and familiar neon sign is the latest iteration of a sign that's stood on this building since the mid-1940s. Single-detached houses account for 51.5% of the residential buildings in Nanaimo. Nanaimo is situated on a narrow coastal plain and is surrounded by good agricultural land and rich timber resources. Shelter-cost-to-income ratio is calculated for private households living in owned or rented dwellings who reported a total household income greater than zero. All in all, the average commute time in Nanaimo is 19 min. Picture History of British Columbia, Alberta: Hurtig Publishers, 1980. The facade was simple yet elegant: classic enough to blend in with the pre-war buildings, yet offering a fresh, clean aesthetic, that made it extremely popular in postwar Nanaimo and in this case particularly appropriate to a building supply business. In the context of economic families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period. This page was last edited on 21 August 2023, at 07:14. [citation needed] The largest employer is the provincial government. There are 99,860 residents in Nanaimo, with an average age of 44.8. Shelter-cost-to-income ratio refers to the proportion of average total income of household which is spent on shelter costs. The relatively high shelter-costs-to-household income ratios for some households may have resulted from the difference in the reference period for shelter costs and household total income data. She said population growth increases the consumer base for business, expands the pool of skilled workers to grow business and attracts new business. With a land area of 90.45km2 (34.92sqmi), it had a population density of 1,104.1/km2 (2,859.5/sqmi) in 2021. It was destined to be demolished in 1954. Mark Bate became Nanaimo's first mayor in 1875. 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Please contact us and let us know how we can help you. Next to the Modern Cafe stands Nanaimo's Daily Free Press: an integral part of Nanaimo life, which went a long way to shaping the town's character and ushering it into post-war modernity. Income taxes refers to the sum of federal income taxes, provincial and territorial income taxes, less abatement where applicable. [25], In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Nanaimo had a population of 99,863 living in 43,164 of its 45,138 total private dwellings, a change of 10.3% from its 2016 population of 90,504. Nanaimo's second oldest paper, it was founded in 1874 and, by 1938, had become Nanaimo's only daily paper. The presence of women and children is notable, and is indicative of the social changes that helped to drive growth and prosperity. In 1858 it was renamed as Nanaimo, after the local indigenous people. The main campus of Vancouver Island University is located in Nanaimo, which brings many international students, mostly East Asian, to the city. [13], In 1908, when two Chinese entrepreneurs bought the site and tried to raise rents, the community and 4,000 shareholders from across Canada combined forces and bought a site for the third Chinatown, at a new location focused on Pine Street. An Aboriginal household is either a non-family household in which at least 50 per cent of household members self-identified as Aboriginal people, or a family household that meets at least one of two criteria: (a) at least one married spouse, common-law partner, or lone parent self-identified as an Aboriginal person; or (b) at least 50 per cent of household members self-identified as Aboriginal people. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (72.5%) and minor repairs (22.3%). The median value of these dwellings are $359,760, which is higher than the national median at $341,556. Additionally, 23.4% of them hold a university degree (19,390 people). and Island highways; and ferry services to and from mainland British Columbia. Nanaimo is the corruption of the name they gave the area, meaning "gathering place." Nanaimo is usually shielded from the Aleutian Low's influence by the mountains of central Vancouver Island, so that summers are unusually dry for its latitude and locationthough summer drying as a trend is found in the immediate lee of the coastal ranges as far north as Skagway, Alaska. Nanaimo hosts the annual Nanaimo Marine Festival. The citys population was 90,500 in the 2016 census. Nanaimo, BC, incorporated as a city in 1874, population 83 810 (2011c), 78 692 (2006c). Surrey: Heritage House Publishing Company, 2003. During the 40s Nanaimo, like most towns, focused its attention on the war effort. Like many other businesses, the Dakins' storefront was partially renovated in the 50s: the lower half is considerably less elaborate (that is more modern) that the upper part of the facade. Patrick A Dunae, Excelsior! In the context of census families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period. A real turning point for the city came when the Air Raid Precaution sirens rang out around Nanaimo at 7:10 am on May 8, 1945. This compares to the national growth of 5.9% and to the average growth among all CAs of 4.2%. Is something not working? Stats doesnt estimate population by municipality, but estimates by regional district, school district and local health area, for example, and so Manhas was able to extrapolate Nanaimos estimated population. Built by a group of businessmen, the hotel embodied civic pride and was marketed to the public that way. The marsh covers approximately 100 acres (40ha). Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia Online, Equivalencies and Advanced Placement Program. Nanaimo This photograph shows a first aid practice drill taking place in the centre of Nanaimo. Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Until the 1990s the race alternated between racing from Nanaimo to Vancouver and from Vancouver to Nanaimo. If no person in the household is identified as making any such payments, the first person listed is selected by default. In Nanaimo, there are 40,885 private dwellings, 39,165 which are occupied by usual residents (95.8% occupancy rate). 2. Woodcock, George. 1-78, June 1978. No. Like the Nash Hardware store, the original Jean Burns Ladies and Children's Shop that once stood on this site was emblematic of forward-looking, 50s Nanaimo. [12] In 1884, because of mounting racial tensions related to the Dunsmuir coal company's hiring of Chinese strikebreakers, the company helped move Chinatown to a location outside city limits. Jean Burns, who had some experience as a seamstress, opened a small dressmaking business on this spot in 1934. How appropriate to finish this tour with a gas station the quintessential symbol of the post war boom. [28], Nanaimo's population is predominantly Anglophone. Nanaimo also has three BC Ferry terminals located at Departure Bay, Duke Point, and downtown. [26], At the census metropolitan area (CMA) level in the 2021 census, the Nanaimo CMA had a population of 115,459 living in 49,348 of its 51,568 total private dwellings, a change of 10% from its 2016 population of 104,936. More exposure and leads for agents and brokers. A household is considered to rent their dwelling if no member of the household owns the dwelling. The Harbour City Star, also owned by publisher Black Press, was closed in 2016. Wedded people in Nanaimo (36,770 locals) account for 42.9% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $600,000 and the average figure sits at $625,500. Nanaimo is also served by the Jim Pattison Group's CHWF-FM (The Wolf) and CKWV-FM (The Wave), as well as CHLY-FM, an independent community campus radio station and Vista Radio's CKAY-FM (Coast FM). The post-1945 economic boom was a huge relief for the people of Nanaimo, since they had been suffering through nearly 40 years of war and economic depression. Artibise, Alan F.j. and Ken Favrholdt. The population within city limits grew to a population of just under 100,000 people in 2021, making Nanaimo one of the fastest growing urban centres in Canada. Jan Peterson, Harbour City: Nanaimo in Transition 1920-1967 (Surrey: Heritage House Publishing Company, 2006), 140. Provincial and territorial income taxes include health care premiums in certain jurisdictions. According to the City of Nanaimos best estimates, population has reached six digits, an important milestone in the citys history, said Mayor Leonard Krog at last weeks council meeting. Norcross, ed, Nanaimo Retrospective: The First Century (1979); Jan Peterson, Black Diamond City: Nanaimo, the Victorian Era (2002), Hub City: Nanaimo, 1886-1920 (2003) and Harbour City: Nanaimo in Transition, 1920-1967 (2006). In, Artibise, Alan F.j. , and Ken Favrholdt. Copyright 2013-2018 On This Spot Enterprises Inc., all rights reserved. In response, Sheila Malcolmson resigned from federal politics and successfully ran for the vacated position. The, (HBC) established a fortified post in 1849, and the discovery of. The port of Nanaimo has 4 deep-sea berths, and the provincial ferries have docks at Nanaimo Harbour, Departure Bay and Duke Point. WebView Nanaimo datasets such as: population breakdown with historical's and projections, age breakdown, ethnicities, gender, marital status, household income, expenditures and more. The City of Nanaimo continues to grow at record pace according to the latest Census Canada statistics released on February 8, 2022. [4][5] Nanaimo is the headquarters of the Regional District of Nanaimo. Males make up 48.3% of the population, while females account for 51.7%. It is governed by a mayor and 8 councillors, but shares some responsibilities with the regional district of Nanaimo, established in 1967. The Harbour City is now home to 100,000 people. A pulp and paper mill was built in 1950 at Harmac outside the municipal limits. NUFC is home to over 1,700 members, and is one of the oldest sports clubs in Canada, having been formed in 1903. For renter households, shelter costs include, where applicable, the rent and the costs of electricity, heat, water and other municipal services. By 1920 this had leapt to 18,000 and continued to grow exponentially. The Boom Years - On This Spot Completion of the Esquimalt to Nanaimo Railway (1886) spurred development. Total population is reported for Census Areas, the smallest of which is the Census Enumeration Area. The highest temperature ever recorded in Nanaimo was 40.6C (105F) on 16 July 1941. REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO Were all hopeful it makes a positive impact, but were also seeing continued interest in Nanaimo.. 98-510-X2016001. For Later. The number of rooms of a private dwelling includes kitchens, bedrooms and finished rooms in the attic or basement. 2018. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporations 2020 data puts Nanaimos apartment vacancy rate at just one per cent, down from two per cent in 2019. Bush, Chris, "Paper Chronicled Nanaimo's history", Nanaimo Bulletin, Jan. 27, 2017, accessed June 24, 2017. http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/paper-chronicled-nanaimos-history/. Median income - The median income of a specified group is the amount that divides the income distribution of that group into two halves, i.e., the incomes of half of the units in that group are below the median, while those of the other half are above the median. http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/ourtown/366586331.html, http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/paper-chronicled-nanaimos-history/, http://www.nanaimo.ca/PRC/CulturalMap/Details/459-Nash-Hardware/. The name was gradually discontinued and was little used after 1860. They transferred to the two smaller vessels for the trip to Colvile Town. What was known as the first Chinatown in Nanaimo was founded during the gold rush years of the 1860s; it was the third largest in British Columbia. The unemployment rate was 7.7%. As the site of the main ferry terminal, Nanaimo is the gateway to many other destinations both on the northern part of the islandTofino, Comox Valley, Parksville, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Parkand off its coastNewcastle Island, Protection Island, Gabriola Island, Valdes Island, and many other of the Gulf Islands. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information. The Nanaimo bar, which is a no-bake cookie bar with custard filling, is a Canadian dessert named after Nanaimo. 2. Peterson, Jan, Harbour City: Nanaimo in Transition 1920-1967. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Nanaimo locals commute within the same municipality to get to work. The City estimates the 2022 population to be around 103,500 people. They gave it the name Bocas de Winthuysen[5] after naval officer Francisco Javier Winthuysen y Pineda. Extreme high and low temperatures are from Nanaimo (January 1892 to February 1947) and. Due to its relatively dry summers, the Kppen climate classification places it at the northernmost limits of the Csb or warm-summer Mediterranean zone. Nanaimo, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia. WebNanaimo: British Columbia: National: Population: 101,513: 5,149,422: 38,134,230: Population density (sq km) 1,066: 5: 4: Median age: 45.0: 42.3: 40.9: Male/Female ratio: 1.0:1: 1.0:1: 1.0:1: Married couples: 65%: 71%: 66%: Families w/ kids at home: 33%: 41%: 43%: Speak English only: 92.7%: 89.7%: 68.8%: Speak French only: 0.0%: 0.0%: 4.5% If no person in the household is identified as making any such payments, the first person listed is selected by default. It is calculated by dividing the number of persons in the household by the number of rooms in the dwelling. Nanaimo's economy has moved from a base largely dependent on the forestry sector to a diversified base including retail and wholesale trade, construction, manufacturing, knowledge-based and technology companies and government services. The Gallery also holds a collection of artwork, operates The Gallery Store, which features work by local artists and artisans, and runs Artists in the Schools, a program that operates across three school districts. A household maintainer is a person residing in the household who is responsible for paying the rent, or the mortgage, or the taxes, or the electricity or other services or utilities. Tenure - Refers to whether the household owns or rents their private dwelling. Her department is working on a state of the economy report to present to city council this month and Manhas said shes seeing great indicators, for example a real estate market thats seeing more young families moving to the city. Most employed people in Nanaimo (17,275 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (13,555 individuals). Taken at the bottom of Commercial Street, this brightly lit scene shows a familiar 50s sight: the local tobacconist, in this case selling famous Player's Please cigarettes. Note: Totals greater than 100% due to multiple origin responses. Name Status Population Estimate 2002-07-01 Population Estimate 2007-07-01 Population Estimate 2012-07-01 Population Estimate 2017-07-01 Population Estimate 2022-07-01; Nanaimo: City: 76,927: 81,887: 86,780: 96,019: Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (16,535 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (13,510 households). The modern iteration of the building, with its plate glass windows and steel frame, is another metamorphosis that demonstrates Nanaimo's constant evolution. We would also like to thank the Nanaimo Archives and Nanaimo Museum for use of their historic photo collections and providing research assistance. The Vancouver Island Military Museum is a public military historical museum located at 100 Cameron Road. Dakin bought this building in 1922 but did not move the clothes business here until 1925. ( 0 ratings) Rate this. Nanaimo. The West Beyond the West: A History of British Columbia, U. of Toronto Press, 1991. Of all the properties in Nanaimo, 3 bedrooms units include 13,150 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 12,730 (second-highest share). Housing suitability - Refers to whether a private household is living in suitable accommodations according to the National Occupancy Standard (NOS); that is, whether the dwelling has enough bedrooms for the size and composition of the household. Nanaimo is home to the Senior A lacrosse team the Timbermen of the Western Lacrosse Association. Aspengrove School is a JrK-grade 12 Independent (private) school accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and IB Diploma programme and received a 10 out of 10 by the IB Organization (IBO) in 2011. The Malaspina was iconic of Nanaimo's optimism and open-mindedness. [48][non-primary source needed]. The Pygmy, at 99 Chapel Street, was built in 1931 by Shelby Saunders, a local sawmill owner. Persons per room - Refers to an indicator of the level of crowding in a private dwelling. E.B. During 1792 the Spanish explorer Alejandro Malaspina dispatched the gallettes, , under the command of Alcal-Galiano and Cayetano Valds, to explore the Strait of Georgia. Nanaimo Can't find what you're looking for? Period of construction - Refers to the period in time during which the building or dwelling was originally constructed. I know that for some it is a difficult adjustment from the small town they may have grown up in or their grandparents knew, but there is much to be positive about in this citys future.. It is the largest city on Vancouver Island (at the 2006 census) and has the second biggest harbour, which has made it an important distribution and regional centre. City population forecasts anticipate the population of Nanaimo to reach 140,000 by 2046. Surrey: Heritage House Publishing Company, 2006. In the context of dwelling, it refers to the value of the entire dwelling, including the value of the land it is on and of any other structure, such as a garage, which is on the property. Dale Lindsay, the citys general manager of community development, said he thought significant investment in new rental buildings the past few years might have eased the vacancy rate, but acknowledged that it does take time for projects to come online. No copies of this title are available at Nelson Public Library Search for related versions. There is a total of 43,165 households in Nanaimo, 66.7% of which are owner-occupied and 33.3% of which have renters living in them. Nanaimo has been dubbed "the capital of Google Earth". [17] The coldest temperature ever recorded was 20.0C (4F) on 30 December 1968.[18]. A hundred thousand people in Nanaimo has caused a squeeze. Duke Point Industrial Park focuses on forest products and related industries. 1. 2016Census. 1. The census recorded the population of Canada as 21,963,000. one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump-sum insurance settlements and tax-free savings account (TFSA) or registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) withdrawals; capital gains because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. The Exxon Valdez hit a reed off the coast of Alaska, March 24, and leaked millions of gallons of crude oil, contaminating 1100 miles of Pacific coastline. The City of Nanaimo is located on the east coast of VANCOUVER ISLAND, 113 km north of VICTORIA and 23 km west of Vancouver, across the Strait of GEORGIA. Population Statistics [44] Their Open Data Catalogue is available at data.nanaimo.ca.[44]. The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. Nanaimo locals holding a college diploma (15,115 people) account for 18.2% of the resident pool. "Nanaimo. The historic photo you see here shows a town poised on the cusp of an economic boom. In 1854, 24 families arrived from England to settle in Colvile Town, the name first given the settlement, after Andrew Colvile, governor of the HBC. These shops are typical survivors from that period of turmoil where many businesses foundered, and many more shuttered their doors entirely. The Snuneymuxw of the Central Coast SALISH were the region's first inhabitants. They had travelled seven months on the ship Princess Royal arriving at Esquimalt two days earlier. [41] An elementary school has been named in his honour. Nanaimo is also home to the Junior A Timbermen and Junior B Timbermen. The relatively high shelter costs to household income ratios for some households may have resulted from the difference in the reference period for shelter costs and household total income data. By definition, one-room private dwellings such as bachelor or studio apartments have zero bedrooms. [28], According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Nanaimo included:[29]. Nanaimo is home to North America's first legal, purpose-made. WebCity of Nanaimos population reaches 100,000. For more information on household total income or shelter costs, refer to the Census Dictionary: Total income and Shelter cost. Leonard Krog resigned in 2018 to accept the position of Mayor of Nanaimo. On April 12, Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope in St. John's, NL to raise money for cancer research. At the time of the last official census, however, the population was just 83,810 in 2011. Local legend recounts that he built the dance hall in homage to the Grand Palace Ballroom in New York. For more information on household total income, refer to the Census Dictionary: Total income. The Nanaimo Museum is a public historical museum located downtown on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation at 100 Museum Way.
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