Plan a Sport/Culture Event
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. There 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.
2007 events hosted in Nanaimo were:
- Coal Digger Hockey Tournament
- Figure Skating Regional Championship
- BC Seniors 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
For more information about planning an event in Nanaimo, contact us.