Lantzville BC Real Estate Homes For Sale
Lantzville, British Columbia, Canada is located on the northern border of the City of Nanaimo and south of the City of Parksville. Lantzville may be reached by sailing on BC Ferries from either the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal or Tsawwassen ferry terminal. If choosing to visit the island and in particular, Lantzville, you may fly into the Nanaimo airport, located at the south end of the City or the Nanaimo harbour, located in downtown Nanaimo, via seaplane.
Visitor Information on Lantzville
Beaches
The beaches along Lantzville’s 4.5 km long waterfront are always changing. The formation of beaches is result of dynamic process of “erosion” and “deposition” caused by tides, waves and longshore currents.
Lantzville’s beaches are primarily cobble and narrow, because they are in an erosion area.
Neighbourhood Parks
The community has done an excellent job of developing a number of useful and attractive neighbourhood parks including Copley, Huddlestone and Rotary Parks. These parks provide an opportunity for visitors and residents to enjoy the surroundings of this community. Parks are located in both Upper and Lower Lantzville.
Lantzville Community Parks are available for group gatherings providing it does not conflict with other community functions that may occur in the parks at the same time. Although a group may book the Huddlestone Park Pavilion for the required $20 booking fee (+ GST = $21), it does not provide exclusive use and individual members of the community are free to use the park at any time.
What to know
Once known only as part of Nanoose, when coal was originally found here, Lantzville was known as Grant’s Mine. In 1920, an American company bought the mine and property from Mr. Grant. Mr. Lantz was one of the directors of the American company and the area became known as Lantzville.
Traditionally a coal mining area, Lantzville has had a number of settler type families who have been immortalized through local names of streets, waterways and landmarks. As the coal seams ran low, Lantzville entered another era whereby its life became one of a limited economy with a number of local residents but also served as a summer cottage area.
Residents of Lantzville have always maintained a significant amount of pride and it is an area independent of others. Lantzville is an area known for its small community charm and the residents feel very strongly about ensuring that it remains that way. Lantzville is a place where neighbours care about neighbours and a place where if you pass someone on the street, you are greeted with a friendly ‘hello’ regardless of whether you’re a known resident or just visiting.
