The Jingle Pot Road area of Nanaimo is remarkably rural, especially when one considers its proximity to both downtown and the big-box convenience of the north end of town. It's a pretty valley under the mountain, where water collects from Westwood Lake and Brannen Lake, and from a bunch of creeks coming off the mountain.
Before the Parkway was built in the late 1990's, Jinglepot was much more remote, one long loop curving from Harewood to the base of the mountain, and out toward Diver Lake. Now, two major intersections on the Parkway access Jingle Pot Rd. However, most traffic turns away from that direction, so it may be observed that the Jinglepot area is quiet AND convenient.
Homes in the Jinglepot area come in a variety of shapes and styles, with lavish equestrian properties shouldered up to modern split-levels, across the road from solid old farm homes.
Single Family Detached
2179 Buck Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #881634
Create A Memorable Future For Your Family In This Well Maintained Character Home With Old World Charm. Enjoy Ample Privacy As You Relax On The Wrap Around Porch Taking In Peaceful Wooded Views Just Steps Away From The Millstone River Located At The Edge Of ...
Single Family Detached
2011 Cather View Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #880283
Water Front Home. Main Level Entrance Lake Front House With Fantastic Mountain View Located In A Cul De-sac In South Jingle Pot Of Nanaimo. The Main Level Offers A South Facing Living Room With A Natural Gas Fire Place, Dining Room With A Sliding Door T...
Half Duplex
2363 Westhill Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882502
Immaculate And Super Cute Half Duplex Rancher Within Walking Distance To Beautiful Westwood Lake Park. Enjoy The Peace And Quiet Of A Rural Setting While Having Easy Access To Viu, Downtown And The Parkway. The Spacious Kitchen Offers Loads Of Cupboards And...
Manufactured Home
1120 Woss Lake Dr, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #882171
Live Everyday Like You're On Vacation In The Desirable Resort On The Lake Community. This 1bed,1bath Home Is Set On A Large, Private Lot Just Steps Away From Picturesque Westwood Lake Where You Can Enjoy A Walk Or Swim! Also In Close Proximity To The Resor...
There are two common explanations for why it's called Jingle Pot:
1) Miners and their wives used to say "There's gonna be a jingle in the pot" when they talked about payday - referring to coins placed in a vessel of some kind.
2) There was a coal mine with a crude setup for "jingling" something in a metal pot to indicate to coworkers when a load was ready to be lifted - or something.
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