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Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's historical connection to the E&N Railway

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

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A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

Harewood's Railway Roots

2 days ago

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood Mall and Robin's Donuts

Feb 13

Harewood Mall and Robin's Donuts

Harewood Mall and Robin's Donuts

I LOVE HAREWOOD

Foggy Day in Harewood

Feb 5

Foggy Day in Harewood

Foggy Day in Harewood

Happy 2026, Harewood!

Jan 15

Happy 2026, Harewood!

Happy 2026, Harewood!

David Gogo: Extension Mamas Holiday Extravaganza

Nov 15, 2025

David Gogo: Extension Mamas Holiday Extravaganza

David Gogo: Extension Mamas Holiday Extravaganza

Where is Harewood, Exactly?

Feb 11

Where is Harewood, Exactly?

Where is Harewood, Exactly?

Nova Store in Harewood

Feb 6

Nova Store in Harewood

Nova Store in Harewood

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

Dec 3, 2025

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You're On

Jan 31

Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You're On

Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You're On

Harewood Christmas Lights 2025

Dec 7, 2025

Harewood Christmas Lights 2025

Harewood Christmas Lights 2025

Power Pole Signs: Shine On

Dec 6, 2025

Power Pole Signs: Shine On

Power Pole Signs: Shine On

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A Quick Drive Through Harewood

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A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

Dec 3, 2025

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

Big 7 Motel and ABC Family Restaurant

The Fun Centre in Harewood

Oct 21, 2025

The Fun Centre in Harewood

The Fun Centre in Harewood

Dinner in Harewood: Little George's Express

Dinner in Harewood: Little George's Express

Dinner in Harewood: Little George's Express

The First Stores in Harewood

The First Stores in Harewood

The First Stores in Harewood

Harewood T-Shirt

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A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

A Quick Drive Through Harewood

21 hours ago

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's Railway Roots

Harewood's Railway Roots

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Road Trip Time Machine: Duncan To Parksville in 1966

Road Trip Time Machine: Duncan To Parksville in 1966

Road Trip Time Machine: Duncan To Parksville in 1966

Nov 6, 2025

Harewood’s railway story runs deeper than most people realize. Long before the modern E&N Trail, the neighbourhood was laced with coal tramways, mine spurs, and proposed rail lines that tied local pits into Vancouver Island’s wider rail economy.

Our new article traces these forgotten lines, the 1860s railway that was surveyed but never built, and how today’s Island Corridor follows the same logic through the land.

Read the full article at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Harewood’s railway story runs deeper than most people realize. Long before the modern E&N Trail, the neighbourhood was laced with coal tramways, mine spurs, and proposed rail lines that tied local pits into Vancouver Island’s wider rail economy.

Our new article traces these forgotten lines, the 1860s railway that was surveyed but never built, and how today’s Island Corridor follows the same logic through the land.

Read the full article at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Where is Harewood, exactly? Read our study in Harewood cartography on Harewood.life

Our new article explains how our historic community in south Nanaimo has shifted in identity over time – from its roots as an independent Harewood Improvement District with clear boundaries, to being absorbed into the City of Nanaimo in 1975.

While modern maps and real-estate listings sometimes blur or rename parts of the area (like “University District”), locals still recognize Harewood as a distinct place with deep cultural roots and a living community identity that goes beyond official planning lines.

Read the full article on Harewood.life

Where is Harewood, exactly? Read our study in Harewood cartography on Harewood.life

Our new article explains how our historic community in south Nanaimo has shifted in identity over time ��– from its roots as an independent Harewood Improvement District with clear boundaries, to being absorbed into the City of Nanaimo in 1975.

While modern maps and real-estate listings sometimes blur or rename parts of the area (like “University District”), locals still recognize Harewood as a distinct place with deep cultural roots and a living community identity that goes beyond official planning lines.

Read the full article on Harewood.life

Remember the Nova Store? Just down the street from the old Harewood School – at 294 Harewood Road – Nova was another historic neighbourhood corner store loved by members of the community.

I remember going there for MAD Magazines and candy. It was one of the only places a kid could get a licorice pipe in Harewood.

A newspaper ad for Nanaimo Realty notes the sale of the Nova Store in December, 1960.

The store closed down sometime before 2009, which is the earliest year you can see it on Google Maps. By that point, the Nova Store Coca-Cola sign had been taken down, but the building hadn’t been renovated yet.

Read more at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Remember the Nova Store? Just down the street from the old Harewood School – at 294 Harewood Road – Nova was another historic neighbourhood corner store loved by members of the community.

I remember going there for MAD Magazines and candy. It was one of the only places a kid could get a licorice pipe in Harewood.

A newspaper ad for Nanaimo Realty notes the sale of the Nova Store in December, 1960.

The store closed down sometime before 2009, which is the earliest year you can see it on Google Maps. By that point, the Nova Store Coca-Cola sign had been taken down, but the building hadn’t been renovated yet.

Read more at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You’re On

This is really great advice.

“Our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not even perish by the flames of fire. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals.” – Chief Crowfoot of The Siksika Nation.

See more Power Pole Signs at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Power Pole Signs: Love The Land You’re On

This is really great advice.

“Our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever. It will not even perish by the flames of fire. As long as the sun shines and the waters flow, this land will be here to give life to men and animals.” – Chief Crowfoot of The Siksika Nation.

See more Power Pole Signs at Harewood.life

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Foggy out here in #Harewood #Nanaimo ☁️😶‍🌫️☁️

Foggy out here in #Harewood #Nanaimo ☁️😶‍🌫️☁️

Happy 2026 Harewood! Last year was a big year for Harewood.life

Over the past year, we dug deep into lost (but not-forgotten) neighbourhood landmarks, resurfaced old and rare photographs, and explored some of the latest local news and community happenings. We shared stories that connect generations, from coal-mining roots and wartime moments to corner stores, cherished cross-roads, and much-loved gathering spots.

Here are some of our favourite photos — and please go to www.Harewood.life to see our full list of favourite articles in the “Happy 2026, Harewood!” post.

Stay tuned for more Harewood history, news and views!

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Happy 2026 Harewood! Last year was a big year for Harewood.life

Over the past year, we dug deep into lost (but not-forgotten) neighbourhood landmarks, resurfaced old and rare photographs, and explored some of the latest local news and community happenings. We shared stories that connect generations, from coal-mining roots and wartime moments to corner stores, cherished cross-roads, and much-loved gathering spots.

Here are some of our favourite photos — and please go to www.Harewood.life to see our full list of favourite articles in the “Happy 2026, Harewood!” post.

Stay tuned for more Harewood history, news and views!

#Harewood #Nanaimo

Merry Christmas #Harewood! 🎄🎅🏽❄️☃️

Check out Part 2 of our photo gallery of Harewood Christmas Lights.

See the full gallery on Harewood.life

Merry Christmas #Harewood! 🎄🎅🏽❄️☃️

Check out Part 2 of our photo gallery of Harewood Christmas Lights.

See the full gallery on Harewood.life

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