Living in Hammond Bay
Hammond Bay is an area of Nanaimo located on Vancouver Island that features beautiful ocean views and some of the best walk on beach parks. Driving along Hammond Bay Road you will find a variety of luxury homes, primarily single family as well as town homes, patio homes and condo developments. The north end of Hammond Bay is a fantastic location close to amenities that include Woodgrove Shopping Centre, North Town Centre, Costco, local pubs, fine dining restaurants, as well as convenient fast food and take out restaurants. Hammond Bay Road is one of Nanaimo’s longest ocean frontage residential roads that takes you from the North Nanaimo area to the Departure Bay area.
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Parks in the Area
Neck Point Park is a 36 acre waterfront park that is very scenic and features a very natural habitat. Rock cliffs, pebble beaches and beautiful trails meandering through the Garry Oak trees. The park is a very popular place for scuba diving, featuring an impressive variety of sea life. The northern section of the park is known for viewing orcas, sealions and otters. This is a spectacular location for wild life photographers, as well as a beautiful place for wedding and family photos, capturing the true west coast backdrop.
Pipers Lagoon Park is another one of Nanaimo’s beautiful waterfront parks. 8 hectares of scenic trails with ocean views and walk on beach access. Sunrises and sunsets can both be seen from this park. When the tide is at its lowest point, you can walk all the way to the historic Shack Island. This park features walking trails, ocean viewpoints, beachcombing, a picnic area and public swimming. Pipers Lagoon is also a great spot to bird watch. Sandpipers, seagulls, kingfishers and blue herons are just a few of the varieties of species you will see.
Planta Park is located in the Stephenson Point area featuring a small, quiet park that is a natural wooded area. This park allows you to enjoy the trails, ocean view points, and beach access.
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Schools in the Hammond Bay Area
Dover Bay Secondary School – 6135 McGirr Road, Nanaimo, BC (250) 756-4595
McGirr Elementary School – 6199 McGirr Road, Nanaimo, BC (250) 758-8946
Frank J. Ney Elementary School – 5301 Williamson Road, Nanaimo, BC (250) 729-8045
Hammond Bay Elementary School – 1025 Morningside Drive, Nanaimo, BC (250) 758-5711
Four Seasons Montessori – 960 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC (250) 758-8979
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