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.

  • 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

Participate in our engaging activities

Whether you prefer to stick to a few favourite activities or love discovering something new, you’ll find plenty of options at Chartwell Edgewater. Our visiting musicians always draw a crowd who enjoy live entertainment. If you like to stay active, head out for a group walk or try an exercise class like yoga or Tai Chi! Themed socials change with the seasons and might include spring barbecues, summer ice cream socials, or holiday events, while Happy Hour remains a perennial favourite. You can also join us for day trips to downtown Nanaimo.

Senior ladies dressed up in Caribbean theme and enjoying drinks

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. Our well-appointed, comfortable social and activity spaces are designed to inspire, with abundant natural light and stunning views of the lake and surrounding green spaces. Indulge in a little pampering in our spa, or enjoy the latest thriller in our cozy library. Connect with visitors on our outdoor terrace, surrounded by mature trees and beautifully maintained grounds. You can work out in our fitness room or relax while watching a classic film in our movie theatre.

tipped over bucket of popcorn

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!