Is Nanaimo Walkable?
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Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Nanaimo
Population: 91K
Score Range
6-71 (best: 71)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Nanaimo walkable? Nanaimo Walkability Overview
Is Nanaimo walkable? Walking works in some central areas, but most of the city requires driving for daily errands. Some areas scores well for walking.
Weakest categories
Shopping (24), Public Transit (9)
Scores range from 4 to 71 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Nanaimo
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top areaDowntown / Old City | 71 |
Departure Bay | 21 |
University District | 15 |
Southern Nanaimo | 7 |
Chase River | 4 |
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