Turf Fields Q’unq’inuqwstuxw Artificial Turf Field Location: Central Nanaimo Best For: Soccer, field lacrosse, flag football Spectator Seating: Bleacher seating (approx. 1,650) Details: This is a high-quality artificial turf field with lights and amenities. Opened in 2023 as a new community asset for field sports. It is adjacent to Serauxmen Stadium, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Nanaimo Ice Centre, VIU, and Nanaimo District Secondary School. Merle Logan & Second Artificial Turf Field Location: Beban Park/Gyro (North-Central Nanaimo) Best For: Soccer, field hockey, cricket, softball, tournaments Spectator Seating: Bleachers and open viewing areas Details: Two adjacent natural turf fields with lighting, close to washrooms and a fieldhouse. Often used for multi-field sport events. Harewood Artificial Turf Fields (East & West) Location: South Nanaimo Best For: Soccer, lacrosse, football Spectator Seating: 400 Details: Opened in 2025, this is a high-quality artificial turf field with lights and amenities. Useful for grassroots and youth tournaments with open layout for tents and temporary infrastructure. This community asset is adjacent to a school, waterpark, playground, and covered outdoor sport court. Arenas Nanaimo Ice Centre (NIC) Location: Central Nanaimo Best For: Hockey, figure skating, ringette, lacrosse Spectator Seating: 400 at NIC1 and 150 at NIC2 Details: Two full-size ice surfaces, modern dressing rooms, and ample parking. Can host simultaneous events or back-to-back competitions. Cliff McNabb Arena Location: Beban Park Best For: Ice hockey, figure skating, recreational skating Spectator Seating: Approx. 70 Details: Standard ice rink with modern amenities. Frequently used for regional tournaments and minor hockey. Frank Crane Arena Location: Beban Park Best For: High-level hockey, lacrosse, public events Spectator Seating: Approx. 2,300 seats but floor and perimeter seating up to 4,000 Details: Largest arena in Nanaimo. Home to the BCHL Nanaimo Clippers and WLA Nanaimo Timberman. Includes scoreboard, media booth, beer gardens, and full concessions—ideal for showcase or marquee events. Sport Facilities Stadium District
