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Sprawled on a huge flat piece of land beside the ocean, Cedar is almost as large as the rest of Nanaimo combined (see the map at the bottom of this page). It's mostly rural with good land for farming and a few sizeable lakes. Aside from the open farm spaces, there are also some low rocky ridges creating very private wilderness settings.

There is a small commercial area with restaurants, groceries, a pub, and hardware. The homes around these services are naturally zoned to be on smaller lots, so there is a recent subdivision nearest to the stores (5000 sqft lots), and then an older development behind, with quarter acre properties from the 80s/90s. This is a great family oriented neighbourhood, especially if you want to be able to stretch out into a larger yard while still being close to essentials.

Swimmers at the Nanaimo River as it passes through Cedar near the oceanThe rural parts of Cedar are a very "undiscovered" region for most people, with wide open spaces and large recreation areas, including seaside parks and trail systems. The Nanaimo River also passes through Cedar, creating some amazing swimming experiences.

Most properties in Cedar have septic systems and wells, though some do have municipal water - especially near to the "downtown" commercial district on Cedar Rd where you'll find the old Wheatsheaf Pub and the 49th Parallel Grocery.

It should be noted that there is a small neighbourhood called "Cedar by the Sea" at the end of Barnes Rd, overlooking a beautiful oceanscape and islands. It also has municipal water in places. This is where the early 20th-century cult leader Brother XII had his land (also on the nearby islands). Some people mistakenly use "Cedar By the Sea" to refer to the entire Cedar area, but ... they are mistaken.

Some parts of Cedar are affected by proximity to the big regional landfill, or to the pulp and paper mill (HARMAC) and other industrial properties in the Duke Point area. Most of these are only rarely an issue, depending on the winds, as long as you don't live too close. Something to be aware of!


Highlights of Cedar real estate:

  • Properties backing onto Nanaimo River or near the ocean
  • Equestrian, ranch, and farm properties
  • Many large lots & acreages - some of these are quite affordable because they have manufactured homes on them. Tip: Land is cheaper when it's ALR (Agricultural Land Reserve); the drawback is that there are additional restrictions in how you can use the land.
  • 10-20 minutes from Duke Point, downtown Nanaimo, or VIU

Properties for Sale in Cedar

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3470 Eggleton Rd, Nanaimo

$839,000

3470 Eggleton Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,296 SqFt 93,219 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 1000151

2% Realty Pacific Coast Inc.

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1560 Brebber Rd, Nanaimo

$2,999,900

1560 Brebber Rd, Nanaimo

5 Beds 4 Baths 4,203 SqFt 131,987 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 1000003

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

New
1695 Thatcher Rd, Nanaimo

$1,299,000

1695 Thatcher Rd, Nanaimo

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 1,569,032 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 999404

eXp Realty (NA)

New
2113 Furn Rd, Nanaimo

$729,000

2113 Furn Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,520 SqFt 16,118 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 999609

Pemberton Holmes Ltd. (Ldy)

New
2953 Ravenhill Rd, Nanaimo

$999,900

2953 Ravenhill Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,260 SqFt 217,800 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 999557

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

New
3285 Decourcy Dr, Nanaimo

$829,900

3285 Decourcy Dr, Nanaimo

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,401 SqFt 43,560 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 999382

RE/MAX Generation (LD)

3281 Mcguire Way, Nanaimo

$2,395,000

3281 Mcguire Way, Nanaimo

5 Beds 5 Baths 6,115 SqFt 219,107 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 997924

RE/MAX Generation (LC)

3127 Ingram Rd, Nanaimo

$1,449,000

3127 Ingram Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,762 SqFt 87,992 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 999307

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Dunc)

1940 Woobank Rd, Nanaimo

$1,250,000

1940 Woobank Rd, Nanaimo

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,779 SqFt 20,038 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 997779

eXp Realty (NA)

1936 Woobank Rd, Nanaimo

$1,149,900

1936 Woobank Rd, Nanaimo

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,981 SqFt 25,701 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 996980

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

1357 Fielding Rd, Nanaimo

$824,900

1357 Fielding Rd, Nanaimo

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,419 SqFt 8,712 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 996637

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

2051 Cedar Rd N, Nanaimo

$829,000

2051 Cedar Rd N, Nanaimo

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,200 SqFt 21,780 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 995169

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

Satellite map showing context of Cedar BC on Vancouver Island with landmarks

Yellow Point Area

The Yellow Point area is arguably a part of Cedar. It's over the district line in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, but otherwise it's very similar to the rest of Cedar, except it's even more rural. It's a beautiful area with lots of ridges and little lakes and rolling meadows, and some properties have beautiful oceanfront and even beaches. Tons of privacy here!

Let me know if you'd like to have an email alert to notify you of new listings in the area. Just contact me.

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