Nanaimo is located on the east side of Vancouver Island off the southwest coast of British Columbia and is the largest North American Island in the Pacific Ocean. With a population of 78,271, nestled between the mountains and ocean, on the East Coast of Vancouver Island, Bristish, Columbia.

It is the 2nd largest urban centre on Vancouver Island, the city attracts and retains a quality pool of highly skilled employees that are drawn by the Quality of life, affordable housing, and the broad range of recreation options and public amenities.