Retail for Sale — Old City, Nanaimo, BC
$20
306 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, BC V9R5B4
Property details
Structured details
- Ownership
- Freehold
- Zoning
- DT2
- Structure type
- Retail
Listing Information
- MLS®
- 1042753
- Listed
- July 20, 2026
- Time on market
- 56 days
- Data last synced
- September 14, 2026
- Source
- CREA DDF®
Description
This 1,068 sq ft retail space, formerly an ice cream parlour, is located in the historic Gallery Row of the Old City Quarter, a vibrant and growing hub in the heart of the city. With its charming atmosphere and prime visibility, the space offers endless potential for a variety of retail concepts, from boutiques to cafes. Situated in a pedestrian-friendly area, it is surrounded by trendy shops, galleries, and local businesses, making it a perfect spot to attract both locals and tourists. The location is further enhanced by its proximity to significant new developments, including the Telus Living project, which will add 195 rental homes, and the 340 Campbell Street development, bringing an additional 163 residential units. These exciting additions are expected to drive foot traffic and provide a growing customer base, all within a short walking distance of the property. This is a rare opportunity to secure a retail space in one of the city’s most iconic and up-and-coming neighborhoods. (id:63159)
Location
Local market size (Nanaimo)
- Population
- 99,863(+10.3% since 2016)
- Population density
- 1,104.1/km²
- Median household income
- $75,500
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Postsecondary below bachelor's
- 32.6%
- High school diploma
- 30.5%
- No certificate/diploma
- 13.5%
Population aged 15 and over.
Commute
- Car, truck or van
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 4.0%
- Walked
- 5.2%
- Bicycle
- 1.4%
- Other
- 2.6%
Commute duration
- Under 15 min
- 45.9%
- 15–29 min
- 36.0%
- 30–44 min
- 10.4%
- 45–59 min
- 3.0%
- 60+ min
- 4.7%
Employed labour force with a usual workplace.
Mother Tongue
Top 10 mother tongues reported (single responses).
Nearby Places
Restaurants (5+)
- Flamez Chicken · 299 Wallace Street13m
- La Stella Trattoria · 321 Wesley Street112m
- Bistro Taiyo · 321 Wesley Street119m
- The Masala Culture · 428 Fitzwilliam Street151m
- Waffle Magic · 427 Fitzwilliam Street152m
Cafes (5+)
- Real Food Café · 321 Wesley Street126m
- Bocca Café · 427 Fitzwilliam Street160m
- Kitties and Cream · 437 Fitzwilliam Street177m
- White Rabbit Coffee Co · 321 Selby Street247m
- Modern Café · 221 Commercial Street254m
Grocery (5+)
- The Green Store: Discount Organic · 256 Wallace Street49m
- ManLee Oriental · 385 Terminal Avenue206m
- Levant Foods · 56 Victoria Crescent465m
- Thrifty Foods · 650 Terminal Avenue581m
- Superette654m
Shopping (2)
- London Drugs · 650 Terminal Avenue558m
- Port Place Shopping Centre · 650 Terminal Avenue565m
Parks (5+)
- Lions Square Park · 280 Wallace Street37m
- Dallas Square Park · 85 Front Street344m
- Bastion Square Park · 94 Front Street379m
- Catherine Gisborne Garden383m
- Anchor Way Park · 20 Anchor Way394m
Gyms (3)
- Iyengar Yoga Nanaimo · 335 Wesley Street145m
- Force Boxing & Fitness · 165 Fraser Street211m
- Kind Society Yoga380m
Pharmacies (2)
- Wallace Pharmacy283m
- Central Drugs385m
Banks & ATMs (5+)
- Royal Bank of Canada · 205 Commercial Street214m
- Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street239m
- Scotiabank · 65 Commercial Street258m
- Coastal Community Credit Union · 59 Wharf Street299m
- CIBC · 650 Terminal Avenue538m
Healthcare (5+)
- Allius Services Inc.48m
- Unnamed58m
- Harbour City Physiotherapy67m
- Child & Youth Mental Health163m
- Nanaimo Forensic Psychiatric Services165m
Nearby places data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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