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The Culinary Delights of Small-Town Cedar

Posted by Carly Carey Marketing on February 4th, 2025

The village of Cedar is a small community south of Nanaimo, known for its natural beauty and semi-rural designation. Despite its size, this area has a lot to offer, from outdoor recreation to restaurants and entertainment—and so much more.

Cedar offers a selection of excellent dining options for a casual excursion or a more upscale experience. All of the following are located in and around the center of Cedar, and each offer something a little bit different!

 

Mahle House

2104 Hemer Road, Nanaimo

Mahle House is a fine dining restaurant in Cedar’s downtown area established in 1983. Set within a refurbished historic house, this restaurant is considered a longstanding gem of the area with its charming, fairy-tale-like atmosphere—including…

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Outdoor Activities in Cedar, BC Parks

Posted by Carly Carey Marketing on February 4th, 2025

Cedar is a beautiful, scenic community located less than 20 minutes south of the city of Nanaimo. Known as a tranquil area, residents of Cedar enjoy its more relaxed and easygoing nature, as this part of Central Vancouver Island is also recognized for its many parks and green spaces.

Whether you're interested in taking a spontaneous trip to see the water or planning a longer hike with the family, Cedar offers a variety of outdoor activities for those of all ages. Here are some of our favourites here at the Carly Carey Real Estate Team.

 

The Cable Bay Trail

A favourite of area residents, the Cable Bay Trailhead is found about seven minutes from the center of Cedar, in the northern end of the community. It is accessed via Nicola Road, which has…

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Relocating to mid-Vancouver Island

Posted by Carly Carey Marketing on November 29th, 2022

Are you thinking of relocating to mid-Vancouver Island? I’ve lived on Vancouver Island my whole life. As a mid-Vancouver Island real estate agent I’ve helped so many people relocating to the area learn about neighbourhoods on mid-Vancouver Island. Whether it’s Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Nanoose, Parksville or Qualicum, the mid-island has something for everyone.

How do you choose a Vancouver Island neighbourhood that’s right for you?

Vancouver Island has a neighbourhood that’s right for just about everyone. It really comes down to what you and your family are looking for. Here is a video I made recently on choosing a Vancouver Island neighbourhood:

Some examples I gave of neighbourhoods I love are neighbourhoods like Chemainus, Nanaimo,…

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