Senior residents performing chair yoga on chair with the instructor

Activities & Amenities at Chartwell Edgewater in Nanaimo

At Chartwell Edgewater, we offer a wide range of optional activities, social events, and outings that celebrate the six dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational. Whatever your interest, there’s something on our events calendar that will catch your eye—but we are always open to suggestion too! You’ll also find there are many spontaneous activities and get-togethers that take place each day if you’re in the mood for casual socialization.

In our care residence, our staff cater to the unique interests and abilities of our residents, including specialized programming like music therapy that supports our residents living with dementia, small group outings, and one-on-one experiences that spark joy. Don’t forget artistic workshops, musical entertainment, church services and hymn singing, light fitness activities, and scenic bus trips with an ice cream stop tacked on!

In our future independent living residence, you’ll see a robust offering of optional leisure, fitness and entertainment opportunities that speak to the active, vibrant lifestyles of our social clientele. Think Happy Hour socials and live entertainment, exercise classes like yoga or Tai Chi, outdoor barbecues, and themed dining events, or even day trips in Downtown Nanaimo. You’ll find there are also many spontaneous activities and get-togethers that take place each day if you’re in the mood for casual socialization.

  • Senior resident enjoying the game of billiards in the activity room
  • Senior residents applauding after a piano performance by a resident.
  • Senior residents chatting and enjoying a glass of wine

Explore our variety of on-site amenities

Upscale amenities just steps from your private suite are one of the many valued benefits of retirement living at Chartwell Edgewater.

In our future independent living residence, you’ll find well-appointed, comfortable amenities that are designed to inspire, with abundant natural light and stunning views of the lake and our surrounding green space. Perhaps you’ll find yourself indulging in a little pampering in our spa or enjoying the latest thriller in our cozy library. You’ll be able to connect with visitors on our outdoor terrace—surrounded by mature trees and beautifully maintained grounds—work out in our fitness room or relax while watching a classic film in our theatre.

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Our care residence also offers amenity spaces for residents and their families to enjoy, including lounges on each floor of the building, a rooftop patio with planters and umbrellas for shade, a hair salon, and beautifully landscaped walking paths.

Senior couple are walking arm in arm down a pathway surrounded by greenery and flowers.

If you want to experience what it’s like to live in our retirement residence, there’s no better way than joining us for an activity or outing. It would be our pleasure to host you for an activity that appeals to your interests or have our Lifestyle & Programs Manager walk you through a sample of a senior living monthly activity calendar!

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See our life enrichment experiences in action

What does the life enrichment experience at Chartwell look and feel like? What activities, social events and programs can you expect if you or a loved one move in? We answer those questions and more in our video series, where you’ll hear from Chartwell experts about our retirement residence programming, daily activities, social experiences, outings and so much more. You’ll also see real Chartwell residents and staff as they participate in some of the goings-on in our retirement communities!