Before Harewood became known by its modern name, it was once referred to as Five Acres, a name that holds deep significance in shaping the very structure and identity of this beloved Nanaimo neighbourhood.

Few individuals have shaped Harewood’s identity as indelibly as Samuel Matthew Robins.

August 15, 2025 Part 1 of the Harewood History Series Nestled in the heart of Nanaimo, Harewood is a neighbourhood with roots as deep and...