Oliver Woods Community Centre



The Oliver Woods Community Centre, opened in early 2008, features a full-size twin gymnasium with a sprung floor system and available viewing from the second floor of the facility.

The facilities wellness room, meeting rooms, and activity rooms provide great additional pre or post event space.

Fast Facts

Full-size twin gymnasium

Event/meeting space:

Oliver Woods Hemlock Room
- Theatre Style seating for 16
- Table seating for 16
- Room size 26' x 20'

Oliver Woods Salal Room 1 or 3
- Theatre-style seating for 60
- Table seating for 35
- Room size 19.5' x 43.5'

Oliver Woods Salal Room 2
- Theatre-style seating for 129
- Table seating for 80
- Room size 33.5' x 43.5'

Oliver Woods Monarch Room 1 or 2
- Theatre-style seating for 80
- Table seating for 50
- Room size 21' x 37'

Oliver Woods Monarch Room 1/2
- Theatre-style seating for 160
- Table seating for 100
- Room size 44' x 37'

Oliver Woods Salal Room 1/2 or 2/3
- Theatre-style seating for 260
- Table seating for 125
- Room size 53' x 43.5'

Oliver Woods Salal Room 1/2/3
- Theatre-style seating for 260
- Table seating for 160
- Room size 72.5' x 43.5'

Facility Specs

Year completed 2008
Seating capacity 500
Parking capacity 120
Medical room Yes
Warm up area Yes
Licensed for alcohol Yes
Official rooms 1
Food services No
Dressing rooms 2
Scoreboard Electronic
Sound system Yes
Owner Public
Office space No
Weight room / fitness facility No
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.

Facility 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

This facility is located in the
Vancouver Island region of BC
Facility Address:
600 Oliver Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6T6