Connecting you to community

When you walk into Lakeside Gardens, you walk into connection and friendships. Enjoy coffee, tea and three meals daily, overlooking Nanaimo’s Long Lake beside the cozy fire. Dining is on your schedule with our restaurant style hours allowing you to choose when you’d like to eat. Residents also enjoy other common areas such as the library equipped with computers, the big screen TV in the entertainment room, shuffle board and pool table, and more. Our collaborative and socially-distanced calendar is crafted each month with an abundance of social, cultural, and recreational activities, including health and wellness programs, games, special events, outings and more.

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24-hour emergency response

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Laundry, flat linen services

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Hair salon

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Close to amenities

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Garden courtyards

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Entertainment & games room

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Housekeeping

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Library

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3 daily meals

Recreation Programs

Social and recreational activities are co-planned by residents and staff and include things such as:

  • Exercise, fitness, and wellness programs
  • Creative pursuits (Knit & Knatter)
  • Worship service programs
  • Daily social / recreational activities
  • Monthly Happy Hour
  • Music entertainment
  • Current Affairs
  • Happy Hour
  • Bingo, Trivia, Puzzles, and Brain Games
  • Special Outings

Welcome to Nanaimo, BC

With beautiful views of Long Lake, Mount Benson and in a great location, close to all amenities, Lakeside Gardens has it all. Nearby, Country Club Centre Mall has all the amenities you will need. With its spectacular setting, caring staff and thoughtful amenities, Lakeside Gardens provides you with a welcome blend of social activity and personal independence, of secure living and friendly companionship.