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Lions FREE Skate 2026-2027

Nanaimo , Canada
2300 Bowen Road

Frank Crane Arena

The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Save On Foods and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Skates. Held Sundays, September 20 to March 21, 12-1:30 pm (On September 27, October 25, November 15, March 14 held 11:30 am-1 pm due to Clippers Games).

The Lions Club is pleased to be offering free swimming to Nanaimo residents. Thank you to our many program sponsors:

•Save on Foods (title sponsor)  • 3D Established Roofing • Alexandra’s Bistro • GFL Environmental Ltd. • London Drugs

• Little Valley Collision and Glass • Nanaimo Hearing Clinic • Roto Rooter • Trish Turnbull - Re/Max of Nanaimo

• Widsten Property Management Services

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