Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Aquatic Centre Exterior

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.

The Aquatic Centre is located within Nanaimo's 'sports zone' just a five minute drive from the downtown core and one minute from the exit off of the Island Highway. The location makes it central to most accommodation options and major attractions. The facility and community is capable of hosting regional, national and international training or meets.

For a virtual tour of the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre please visit: www.nanaimo.ca/UploadedFilesPath/VirtualTours/NAC_2009/VT_NAC_04_2009.html

Fast Facts

Aqautic Centre features:

8 lane, 50 metre pool
1 & 3 metre diving board
Warm-up area
touch pads & timing system
Weightroom
Meeting room

Facility Specs

Year completed	2001
Seating capacity	500
Parking capacity	300
Medical room	Yes
Warm up area	Yes
Licensed for alcohol	No
Official rooms	3
Food services	Yes
Dressing rooms	3

Scoreboard	Electronic
Sound system	Yes
Owner	Public
Office space	Yes
Weight room / fitness facility	Yes
Equipment storage	Yes
Ticket box	Yes
Media room	Yes
Internet capability	Wireless
Hospitality room	Yes

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.

Hosting Portfolio

2010 Masters Nationals
Western National Synchronized Swimming Championships
BCSSA - Island Regionals
Masters Provincials
Vancouver Island Regional Long Course Championships
Jean Peters Synchro Swimming Provincials
New Zealand pre-event training for Pan Pacs