Nanaimo
(pop. 84,000)
The city of Nanaimo is a classic West Coast community, offering natural beauty at every turn, and vast recreation potential. Nanaimo has one of the longest shorelines in Canada, and a forested mountain backdrop just outside downtown. Here, you can go from the wilderness to the city centre in just a few minutes, and spend more time in the places you want to be.
Vancouver Island's world famous 'island style' hospitality, mild climate, creative and dedicated community members create a perfect environment to host events of all types. The City of Nanaimo, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is committed to helping you hold your best event here in the Harbour City. What also makes Nanaimo special is its affordability - from hotel room rates to restaurant menus, things are generally less expensive and more accessible in Nanaimo than in Vancouver and Victoria.
The secret is out; Nanaimo is a great place to host events. The community boasts an impressive list of satisfied hosting partners including: BC Summer Games, BC Senior Games, U -17 World Hockey Challenge, Van Isle 360 Regatta, ABA BMX World Championships, Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, and the BC Disability Games. Your event will benefit from our past experiences with a wide variety of high caliber events. We are creative, committed and enthusiastic about creating the best event possible for participants, spectators, organizers and the community.
Nanaimo is centrally located on Vancouver Island and is serviced by two BC Ferry terminals providing service to the mainland. The regional airport is currently undergoing major upgrades and is just 20 minutes south of the downtown core. The Comox Airport is just over an hour away and is serviced by WestJet and Air Canada Jazz daily. The Victoria Airport is 131km south, providing international arrivals daily.
Sport Hosting Services
Nanaimo is your “one-stop” sport and event destination! Visitors, athletes, and residents have access to arenas, aquatic facilities, fitness gyms, turf fields, meeting/conference space, and multi-use trails. These amenities are all conveniently located in close proximity to the downtown core and a variety of accommodations, eateries and entertainment options.
Nanaimo offers:
- Aquatic, arena and track facilities, multi-purpose fields, and state-of-the-art recreation facilities—all conveniently located in one area.
- A variety of accommodation options ranging from modern hotels to university residences.
- Numerous entertainment options and activities, including the largest wave pool in British Columbia, adventure sports, kayaking, mountain biking and more.
- A team of experts that will assist you in finding the information and resources that you need to make your sports or cultural event successful.
- The Community Event Equipment Loan Program, sponsored by the City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture department, Tourism Nanaimo, and PacificSport Vancouver Island, is designed to provide local event organizers with affordable tools and equipment in order to help them host a successful event here in Nanaimo.
Sport Hosting Portfolio
Figure Skating Regional Championship
BC Seniors Games
BC Summer Games
BC Disability Games
BMX Harbour City Nationals
BC Canoe & Kayak National Qualifier
Under 17 Hockey Selections
Moto Cross Nationals
Dragon Boat Festival
Provincial Soccer Tournament
Provincial Lacrosse Tournament
Provincial Fastball Tournament
Synchro Swimming Provincials
Provincial Dog Agility Championship
Canadian Jr. Football Nationals - 2006
Western Nationals Synchronized Championships
World U17 Hockey Challenge
Facilites
Community contact
Elizabeth Williams
Manager Tourism Services
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4466
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More Information
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Map and Directions
The Kin Pool at Bowen Park is a landmark in Nanaimo. Set amongst one of Nanaimo's oldest signature parks the open air pool is a local favourite summer spot. The local swim team operates the pool.
The Nanaimo Aquatic Centre offers a 50 metre main tank, warm-up area, touch pads and timing system, time keepers room, one & three metre divingboards, weightroom facility, meeting space, officials room, spectators area and concession.
Nanaimo's Third Street Sports Zone Fields include both senior and junior baseball diamonds, FIFA regulation soccer pitches, a track & field stadium and a new field house.
Beban Pool features a 25 metre pool suitable for swim meets and synchronized swimming. The pool is part of Nanaimo's Beban Park Complex providing a perfect location for a multisport event.
The Frank Crane Arena features an NHL-size surface which offers both both dryland and ice surface options and seating for more than 2,000.
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