Laura Solowoniuk Realtor

04/08/2026

📍231 Derby Place, Nanaimo 📣
Price: $599,900
MLS: 1031299
🏡Open house Saturday AND Sunday 11-1pm

🛌2 Bed
🛁1 Bath
📐981 sqft
🍃.18 Acre Lot (7629 sq ft)
🍎Stunning Gardens
📚 Walkable to VIU
🥶 AC/Heatpump
🪵 New Deck
📦 Crawl Space for extra Storage
🌳 Producing fruit trees

Welcome to 231 Derby Place in Nanaimo’s University District. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom approx 1000sqft rancher sits on a super private 0.18-acre (7600sqft) lot backing onto green space with stunning views of Mount Benson and the Taylor Park & Estuary. The yard is a standout, you truly are in your own oasis with beautiful gardens and mature fruit trees that make it feel like your own hidden slice of nature. Inside, you’ll find a freshly updated kitchen along with thoughtful upgrades including a new deck, heat pump, hot water tank, windows, and Hunter Douglas blinds. You’re within easy walking distance to the Aquatic Centre, ice rink, VIU, and everyday amenities, plus just 2 minutes to the Island Highway and 5 minutes to downtown. Quietly tucked away, but right where you want to be, in your own home...

04/03/2026

JUST LISTED!
#101-302 Village Way, Qualicum Beach
2 Bed & 1 Bath Condo in the Heart of Qualicum
Price: $410,000
MLS # 1030618

Photo Link: https://youtu.be/RS4dleDIFRo

Welcome to easy coastal condo living in the heart of Qualicum Beach. This newly repainted and updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo offers a bright, open-concept layout. The refreshed kitchen features well appointed cabinetry, updated countertops, stylish backsplash, and newer appliances. Engineered hardwood floors flow throughout, while the cozy gas fireplace adds warmth and charm. Enjoy a truly walkable lifestyle - just steps to Fern and Cedar Brewery, Naked Naturals, Courtyard Coffee, and endless amenities. Such as the sandy shores of Qualicum Beach nearby. Golf lovers will appreciate being a short walk or cart to Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club, along with a stunning walking through Heritage Forest just mere steps from your front door. This well-maintained building allows one small pet, has no age restrictions, and permits rentals - ideal for condo-lovers, down-sizers, or investors. Move-in ready and perfectly located.

Special Features of this wonderful condo:
Steps to DT Qualicum
Gas Fireplace
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
In-Suite Laundry
Covered Parking
Covered Patio Space
Main Floor Unit
Main Level Entry - No Step Accessible
Close to Heritage Forest/Park
Memorial Golf Course Nearby
Quiet Building
10 units in the building and no noise
Walkable to endless amenaties

Introducing #101-302 Village Way, Qualicum Beach - Welcome to easy coastal condo living in the heart of Qualicum Beach. This newly repainted and updated 2-b...

03/03/2026

Come cheer on the Oceanside Generals at their first playoff game!

Go Gens!!! 🏒

It’s Playoff Game Day!

The Gens begin the 2026 VIJHL playoffs tonight against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings!

We're going to need all of the Gens Army behind the boys, as they begin their playoff journey!

Can’t make it? Our friends 88.5 The Beach and FloHockey will also be LIVE!

01/19/2026

Did you know!? Pretty cool to see a local island community at the top of the list 👏

A global quality-of-life ranking says Nanaimo now beats every other city in British Columbia.

👉 Nanaimo ranked #1 in B.C. for quality of life
👉 The ranking comes from Numbeo’s 2026 Quality of Life Index
👉 Nanaimo placed 67th worldwide and 2nd in Canada
👉 Ottawa ranked highest in Canada at 25th globally
👉 Vancouver ranked 83rd worldwide
👉 Victoria ranked 82nd worldwide
👉 Quebec City ranked 78th worldwide
👉 The rankings are based on user-submitted surveys
👉 Experts say the data reflects perception, not scientific measurement
👉 Nanaimo’s mayor says the city’s affordability and access to nature helped its score

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09/19/2025

Ohhhhhh…. Thoughts?

"VIA Rail confirms that a new Train Service Agreement was concluded with Southern Railway of Vancouver Island (SVI) and Island Corridor Foundation (ICF)."

That's a direct quote from VIA Rail Canada received on August 18th, 2025 in response to an inquiry sent in July.

it goes on to say "The terms are similar to those from the original agreement, used before the service interruption in 2011. Service on Vancouver Island will resume once the track is brought back to safe operating standards."

With LRT being on the menu for Langford to Victoria would this Train service agreement provide operational funding and would we get one of those new VIA trains they've been advertising?

Restore Island Rail
https://restoreislandrail.com

09/12/2025

Come see all the wonderful open houses this weekend! My listing at 1554 Marina being showcased!

08/19/2025

Introducing 📣 1554 Marina Way, Nanoose Bay
A Beautiful Beachcomber Rancher
$919,900
MLS: 1011103
Sqft: 1317sqft
Lot: 11,380 sqft, 0.26acres
🛌3 Bedroom
🛁 2 Bathroom
🛥️ Boat and RV Parking
🔥 ❄️ Heatpump (AC)
🧰 Wired Shop (125 AMP)
🚘 🚘Double Car Garage
🫣 Loads of privacy
🛶 Steps to Sunshine Marina and
🏊‍♀️ Beachcomber Regional Park
🧖 Fairwinds Golf and Wellness Spa neaby
🍻 Short Drive to Rusted Rake Brewery and Nanoose Bay Cafe
On Crawlspace

** Nestled in the stunning setting of Beachcomber in Nanoose Bay is a beautifully maintained 3-bed, 2-bath rancher offering 1,317 sq ft living ontop of a 3.5ft crawlspace. Built in 2008 and set on a generous 11,380 sqft lot, this home has seen several updates, including fresh paint throughout, new potlights, new baseboards, a 2yr old heat pump (A/C), and the garage is equipped with an electric car charger making quick trips to Nanaimo or Parksville just that much easier. The property also boasts a 13’x11’wired shop with 125-amp service – a handyman’s dream – along with dedicated boat and RV parking - you will truly never want to leave. Outdoors, the lush garden with irrigation is enhanced by fruit trees including fig, apple, plum, and cherry. Beachcomber provides a lifestyle that blends peace, fun and community vibes – all in one of Vancouver Island’s most desirable seaside enclaves. Sunshine Marina across the road, Beachcomber Regional Park just steps down the way, you couldn’t ask for a better community to call your own…

08/07/2025

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03/16/2025

As many are asking how to support Canadian businesses - here is a local Nanaimo based family business who has amazing meat selections - go check them out! 🐄🐷☺️🐓

As a local family business deeply rooted in Vancouver Island, we are passionate about providing our community with amazing, affordable food. By choosing to shop local, you're not just purchasing high-quality meats and produce, you're supporting the backbone of our economy – small businesses and Canadian families.

Thank you!! 🍁

03/12/2025

Closing day celebrations!!!
Big congratulations to Ben and Sonya! What a beautiful Net zero home you bought 🫶

03/04/2025

Introducing📍 1507 Dorcas Point Road, Nanoose Bay
🏡 MLS: 989035
💰$3,195,000.00
🌊184’ walk-on waterfront
🚤 Personal small boat/kayak launch
🏡 Westcoast contemporary home
🌳 PRIVATE location on the bay
🛌 4 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Bathrooms
📐 2700 Sqft
🎥 Theatre room
🪵 2 massive decks
🏠 Carriage home potential with private driveway
🕵️ meticulously finished and kept, custom wood entry gates…. And so much more

https://youtu.be/VqPt5IKcGK0?si=eqbiPKgTLvm0WP12

460 Realty

This is the property you never thought would come available. Walk-on waterfront in Little Nuttle Bay, Nanoose, BC. 1.5 acres of seclusion, 150 ft of shorel...