2026 Spring and Summer Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 59 Paddler’s Water Safety and Recovery Master essential water safety and recovery skills in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to handle a capsized kayak or canoe and gain the confidence to paddle safely. Perfect for beginners or those seeking a refresher. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Sun, Jun 14 | 9 am-12:30 pm | $80/1 | 162567 Sat, Jun 20 | 1-4:30 pm | $80/1 | 162556 Wed, Jun 24 | 5-8:30 pm | $80/1 | 162568 Long Lake/Loudon Park Blue Space - Happy Place Find your happy place on the water with us as you experience a variety of canoes and kayaks, learn new skills, meet new friends and embark on a new hobby and sport. No experience is necessary, and all equipment is provided. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Tue, May 5-Jun 23 | 5:45-7:15 pm | $176/8 | 162432 Thu, May 7-Jun 25 | 5:45-7:15 pm | $176/8 | 162433 Tue, Jul 7-Aug 25 | 5:45-7:15 pm | $176/8 | 162435 Thu, Jul 9-Aug 27 | 5:45-7:15 pm | $176/8 | 162434 Long Lake/Loudon Park Paddling for Seniors (60+) NEW! Stay active, social and energized this summer! Join us for low‑impact paddling sessions as you build fitness, boost flexibility and enjoy the outdoors. Paddle your way to better health. Instructor: Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club Tue, May 5-Jun 23 | 9:30-11:30 am | $176/8 | 162573 Fri, May 8-Jun 26 | 9:30-11:30 am | $176/8 | 162575 Tue, Jul 7-Aug 25 | 9:30-11:30 am | $176/8 | 162574 Fri, Jul 10-Aug 28 | 9:30-11:30 am | $176/8 | 162577 Long Lake/Loudon Park Indoor Tennis Lessons - Beginner Beginner participants will work on technique and game strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet, water bottle and clean court shoes. Instructor: North Island Tennis Academy Staff Tue, Mar 17-Apr 7 | 9:30-11 am | $144/4 | 162651 Wed, Mar 18-Apr 8 | 9:30-11 am | $144/4 | 162670 Thu, Mar 19-Apr 9 | 8-9:30 pm | $144/4 | 162674 Tue, Apr 14-May 19 | 9:30-11 am | $216/6 | 162652 Wed, Apr 15-May 20 | 9:30-11 am | $216/6 | 162671 Thu, Apr 16-May 21 | 8-9:30 pm | $216/6 | 162675 Tue, May 26-Jun 23 | 9:30-11 am | $180/5 | 162653 Wed, May 27-Jun 24 | 9:30-11 am | $180/5 | 162672 Thu, May 28-Jun 25 | 8-9:30 pm | $180/5 | 162676 Thu, Jul 9-30 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162710 Thu, Aug 6-27 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162711 North Island Tennis Academy (2367 Arbot Rd) Historical Fencing - Core Build upon your fundamentals with higherintensity warm-ups and sparring. Students will progress from padded to stick, synthetic and eventually steel weapons at a personalized pace. Core students gain access to an additional coached sparring session during the week and our Discord community where we organize tournaments and discuss all things swordplay. Sun, Apr 12-Jul 14 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $170/10 | 161698 Sun, Jun 21-Aug 30 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $187/11 | 161699 Beban Park Centennial Building Historical Fencing - Drop-In D For those with experience and/or have completed the introductory or HEMA program, drop-in to practice your skills. Registration starts one week prior to each session. Sun, Apr 12-Jul 14 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $25/session | 161696 Sun, Jun 21-Aug 30 | 11:15 am-1:15 pm | $25/session | 161697 Beban Park Centennial Building Ladies Golf Learn the fundamentals of the golf swing, including short game, long game and putting. On-course golf instruction and etiquette is also included. Equipment is available if needed. This class has a 6 to 1 student to coach ratio. Instructor: Bebab Park Golf Course Staff Wed, May 6-27 | 10-11 am | $185/4 | 159672 Wed, Jun 3-24 | 10-11 am | $185/4 | 159674 Thu, Jul 2-23 | 9-10 am | $185/4 | 159675 Thu, Aug 6-27 | 9-10 am | $185/4 | 159676 Beban Park Golf Course Iaido - The Study of Japanese Sword Iaido is a Japanese martial art with a long history. It is referred to as a “moving zen” because of its focus on precise, controlled fluid movements. In this non-competitive atmosphere, use the Samurai sword and Iaido’s age-old techniques to experience and further develop your mind, body and spirit. Instructor: Peter Gunstone Mon, Apr 13-May 25 | 7:30-9:30 pm | $84/6 | 157157 Mon, Jun 1-Jul 27 | 7:30-9:30 pm | $126/9 | 157174 Beban Park Social Centre Indoor Tennis Lessons - Intermediate Participants will continue to work on techniques and game strategy. Please bring your own tennis racquet, water bottle and clean court shoes. Instructor: North Island Tennis Academy Staff Sun, Mar 15-Apr 12 | 1:30-3 pm | $144/4 | 162639 Tue, Mar 17-Apr 7 | 8-9:30 pm | $144/4 | 162656 Thu, Mar 19-Apr 9 | 9:30-11 am | $144/4 | 162665 Tue, Apr 14-May 19 | 8-9:30 pm | $216/6 | 162659 Thu, Apr 16-May 21 | 9:30-11 am | $216/6 | 162666 Sun, Apr 19-May 24 | 1:30-3 pm | $216/6 | 162645 Tue, May 26-Jun 23 | 8-9:30 pm | $180/5 | 162660 Thu, May 28-Jun 25 | 9:30-11 am | $180/5 | 162668 Sun, May 31-Jun 28 | 1:30-3 pm | $180/5 | 162647 Tue, Jul 7-28 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162702 Wed, Jul 8-29 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162704 Tue, Aug 4-25 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162706 Wed, Aug 5-26 | 6:30-8 pm | $144/4 | 162708 North Island Tennis Academy (2367 Arbot Rd) Intro to Pickleball - Learn to Play This beginner class will give you the tools you need to feel comfortable playing, including serving, returning serves, improving your net skills and more. Instructor: Lee MacDonald Mon, Apr 13-May 4 | 1:15-3:15 pm | $84/3 | 161116 Mon, May 11-Jun 1 | 1:15-3:15 pm | $84/3 | 161117 Mon, Jun 8-22 | 1:15-3:15 pm | $84/3 | 161118 Mon, Jul 6-20 | 1:15-3:15 pm | $84/3 | 161119 Mon, Jul 27-Aug 17 | 1:15-3:15 pm | $84/3 | 161120 Oliver Woods Community Centre Fencing - All Levels 14 Years + Beginner fencers receive instruction in the basic skills of foil fencing and will be introduced to sabre and epee. Experienced fencers receive instructions tailored to their needs in any of the three weapons (foil, sabre, epee). Challenge other fencers either using practice or electric equipment. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Georgia Newsome Wed, Apr 8-May 27 | 6:30-8 pm | $120/8 | 161115 Oliver Woods Community Centre Historical Fencing - Intro 12+ Years Perfect for newcomers, this class focuses on foundational techniques in a safe, controlled environment with low intensity. Students will get hands-on experience with singlestick, longsword, messer and rapier, a dagger and more. Some padded sparring with helmets and gloves are available to use. Sun, Apr 12-Jul 14 | 10-11 am | $130/10 | 161668 Sun, Jun 21-Aug 30 | 10-11 am | $143/11 | 161673 Beban Park Centennial Building

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