Lantzville, British Columbia
| District of Lantzville | |
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| Coordinates: 49°15′N 124°4′W / 49.25°N 124.067°WCoordinates: 49°15′N 124°4′W / 49.25°N 124.067°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional District | Nanaimo |
| Incorporated | 2003 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jack de Jong |
| • Governing body | District of Lantzville Council |
| • MP | James Lunney |
| • MLA | Ron Cantelon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.87 km2 (10.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 3,807 |
| • Density | 131.4/km2 (340/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| Postal code span | V0R 2H0 |
| Area code(s) | +1-250 |
| Website | District of Lantzville |
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Lantzville is a coastal community on the east side of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada along the western shore of Strait of Georgia and immediately north of the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
The District of Lantzville was incorporated on June 25, 2003. It covers an area of 27.87 square kilometres and has a population of 3,807. The district is almost completely residential, with some commercial buildings on the main drag, Lantzville Rd (formerly part of the Island Hwy).Lantzville is also known for the Lantzville Pub, Legion and Community Hall which is available to rent for events such as wedding receptions, banquets and staff parties.
[edit] History
Lantzville was originally a mining town and is named after its American founder, Fraser Harry Lantz. To remember its history Lantzville annually celebrates Minetown Day (A community fair). According to Lantzville: The First Hundred Years, the first European settler in the area was an English Coal Miner named Emanuel Wiles, also known as Robert Emanuel or Bob. Lantzville is an ideal tourist destination with a number of well located Bed and breakfast operations. However, potential new home purchasers should pay particular attention to the Lantzville water supply as there is a serious shortfall particularly during summer months.
