Pools Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (NAC) Location: Central Nanaimo Best For: Swim meets, synchronized swimming, water polo Spectator Seating: Approx. 350 Details: Olympic-size 50m pool with movable bulkhead, dive tank, and leisure areas. Meets Swim BC and national standards. Beban Pool Location: Beban Park Best For: Training, swim instruction, smaller aquatics events Spectator Seating: Limited, up to 60 Details: Family-focused facility with leisure pool and lap lanes. Often used for warm-ups or supplementary programming during major events at NAC. Indoor Spaces Vancouver Island Conference Centre (VICC) Location: Downtown Nanaimo Best For: Powerlifting, weightlifting, gymnastics, dance, eSports Spectator Seating: Customizable Details: 38,000 sq ft of configurable meeting space next to hotels. Full catering, tech, and AV services on-site. Beban Park Social Centre Location: Beban Park Best For: Dance, gymnastics, weightlifting, powerlifting Spectator Seating: Flexible Details: Multi-use community hall with large rooms and kitchen access. Pairs well with nearby arenas and fields. Oliver Woods Community Centre Location: North Nanaimo Best For: Pickleball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, indoor sport clinics, fitness sessions, youth programs Spectator Seating: Minimal Details: Bright, accessible facility with multi- purpose rooms and gym space. Popular for wellness and community-focused event elements. Ball Diamonds McGirr Sports Complex Location: North Nanaimo Best For: Softball, baseball Spectator Seating: Basic bleachers Details: Community-use ball fields with open layout. Central washrooms and amenities. This complex is adjacent to an elementary school and a high school. Serauxmen Stadium Location: Central Nanaimo Best For: Baseball tournaments, league play, exhibition games Spectator Seating: Approx. 1,500 Details: A premier baseball facility with natural grass, lights, dugouts, and scoreboard. Ideal for high-level amateur and youth baseball events. Recent upgrades make it tournament-ready. Third Street Park, Mariner Fields, and Rotary Fieldhouse Location: Central Nanaimo Best For: Ball sports, informal gatherings, outdoor activations Spectator Seating: Minimal permanent seating with some movable bleachers. Details: Open park space with adjacent access to stadium district amenities and natural turf field. Often used in combination with nearby facilities for tournaments.
