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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.