Sports are part of the fabric of Nanaimo’s community
Nanaimo: A community built for sport hosting
Welcome to Nanaimo, where spirited competition meets stunning coastal backdrops. Because here, sporting events don’t just take place; they thrive! Powered by community pride, athlete-first facilities, and the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. From championship-ready venues to wide-open outdoor spaces, we’re here to connect you with the city’s best facilities, partners, and support systems to bring your event to life.
With over 1,200 hotel rooms, from budget to boutique, and plenty of team-friendly dining and activities, athletes, coaches, officials, and fans have everything they need both on and off the field of play. Nanaimo offers an exclusive Sport Hosting Program designed to support events of all sizes; from provincial and national championships to invitationals, trials, and multi-day tournaments.
We look forward to welcoming your athletes and spectators to Nanaimo and showcasing all our city has to offer.
The community has exceptional hosting experience, including:
- BC Summer Games
- Canadian Women's Senior Golf Championships
- Western Canadian Benchpress and Powerlifting Championships
- Coast Salish Games
- 55+ BC Games
- Canadian College Athletic Basketball Championships
- Canadian College Athletic Golf Championships
- U-17 World Hockey Challenge
- BC Athletics Championships
- Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
- Rogers Hometown Hockey
- ABA BMX World Championships
- Red Bull Pump Track World Championship – Canadian Qualifier
