# Diver Lake Maps 86 Amenities with Heavy Transit and Park Presence

Diver Lake has 86 mapped amenities. Transit stops and parks dominate the local infrastructure profile.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Sales Volume: 92 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 79 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 105 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 125 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 107 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 106 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 85 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)
- Sales Volume: 70 count. Property type: SingleFamily. Scope: Nanaimo, BC. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://nanaimonewsnow.com/real-estate-market-report/)

## Market summary

Diver Lake has 86 mapped amenities. Transit stops and parks dominate the local infrastructure profile.

## Central finding

Diver Lake contains 86 mapped amenity points, led by 48 transit stops and 25 parks. Sources:
[Mount Benson Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/530908929)

## Amenity Distribution in Diver Lake

Diver Lake contains 86 mapped amenity points across six categories. The largest groups are 48 transit stops and 25 parks, which together account for most of the mapped infrastructure. These points are attributed to the neighbourhood boundary in the source data. The remaining categories include 5 schools, 4 recreation sites, 3 grocery stores, and 1 childcare facility. This distribution suggests a focus on mobility and outdoor space within the mapped area.

The presence of 48 transit stops indicates significant public transport coverage in the mapped dataset. Specific stops include Labieux at Black Franks and Country Club Exchange Bay A through H. These names reflect the street intersections and exchange bays recorded in the OpenStreetMap data. The 25 park points include Diver Lake Park, Northfield Nature Park, and Ravine Park. These named locations provide specific reference points for residents seeking green spaces within the neighbourhood. Sources:
[Mount Benson Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/530908929)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data reflects mapped point locations only and does not establish service quality, access, or buyer demand. Sources:
[Mount Benson Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/530908929)

## City market context

From the Nanaimo market article, 22 September 2026:

Nanaimo's September 2026 housing market reports a 0% absorption rate with one sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition reflects a significant divergence from earlier 2026 months where sales volumes were higher. Nanaimo's September 2026 market shows a Sales to Active Listings Ratio of 0%, with only one recorded sale against 833 active listings. This extreme buyer's market condition is supported by three independent sources measuring city-level transactions and inventory.

## Sources

- [Mount Benson Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/530908929): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.