Recreation in Nanaimo

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Chase River Activity Centre Rentals

Provider: City of Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo lists the Chase River Activity Centre as available for rental. The centre has a listed capacity of 60 people.

The City of Nanaimo facility list dated November 4, 2024 gives the address as 1400 Cranberry Road and a capacity of 60. It lists a Boys & Girls Club contact telephone number of 250-754-3215. The City Services Directory lists Facility Rentals (Bowen Park) for rentals of the Chase River Activity Centre at 250-755-7517.

Service Areas: Chase River, Nanaimo

Location: 1400 Cranberry Road, Nanaimo, BC

Contact: 250-754-3215; 250-755-7517; https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/departments-contacts/city-services-directory

Source · Retrieved: Sep 27, 2026

Chase River Estuary Park

Provider: City of Nanaimo

Estuary park and trails closed for ecological restoration.

At 1160 Island Highway South, at the south end of Haliburton Street. The City page reports that the park closed in summer 2021 for renaturalization and ecological restoration. It is marked not wheelchair accessible. Confirm reopening with the City before visiting.

Service Areas: Chase River, Nanaimo

Location: 1160 Island Highway South, Nanaimo, BC

Contact: 250-754-3215; 250-755-7517; https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/departments-contacts/city-services-directory; https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-search/Parks/5-Cinnabar-Valley-Park-(Stacey)

Source · Retrieved: Sep 26, 2026

East Wellington Park

Provider: City of Nanaimo

City-owned natural area for informal walking, nature appreciation, dog walking, and night-sky viewing.

East Wellington Park is a 12.7-hectare City-owned property at 2191 East Wellington Road. The City says the property is enjoyed as an informal place for nature appreciation, night-sky viewing, walking, and other outdoor recreation. Dogs must remain on leash. The park plan describes seasonal flooding and future improvements; do not assume proposed trail, washroom, or viewing amenities are already in place. The City does not list regular opening hours on the park plan page.

Service Areas: East Wellington, Nanaimo

Location: 2191 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia

Contact: 250-754-3215; 250-755-7517; https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/departments-contacts/city-services-directory; https://www.nanaimo.ca/parks-search/Parks/5-Cinnabar-Valley-Park-(Stacey)

Source · Retrieved: Sep 27, 2026