Gateway to Opportunity
Sandstone is where Nanaimo grows next — a complete, future-ready community rooted in the needs of a growing island.
Spanning more than 600 acres at Nanaimo’s southern gateway along Highway 1 and the Duke Point Highway, Sandstone is a master planned community built for scale. Designed within a comprehensive, purpose-built framework, the community brings together six distinct development areas along a key regional transportation corridor. The balanced mix of industrial, commercial, residential, and natural spaces creates a future-ready district designed to support long-term growth. More than a development, Sandstone is a bold step forward in shaping Vancouver Island’s next chapter.
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Sandstone’s industrial lands establish a significant new employment hub for Nanaimo and the region. Spanning over 220 acres, these zones support a full range of industrial, light industrial, highway industrial and ancillary commercial uses, creating space for large-scale operations, logistics and business growth. Purpose-built and strategically located along a key transportation corridor, this dynamic new industrial district will anchor jobs, investment and innovation, forming the economic backbone of the community.
Mixed-use activity in Sandstone is anchored by the Neighbourhood Centre — bringing together retail, services, multi-unit housing, and public amenities, creating a lively gathering point at the heart of the community.
Sandstone offers a diverse range of housing options that accommodate a mix of single-family and multi-family homes — supporting community growth and maintaining a sense of place.
