Admission Hours and Rates
Whether you’re ready to make a splash or unwind in comfort, our recreation centres have something for everyone. Take a dip in the pool, enjoy a soothing steam, or hit the ice for one of our many public drop-in sessions. So, lace up those skates, grab your goggles, and come explore everything our facilities have to offer!
Hours and Schedules
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General Facility Hours
Visit our Facilities Hours of Operations page to find all of our current hours listed. Our facilities are open for in-person business and recreation programming/registration. Please refer to the list below for front desk hours of operation (Note: *the recreation centre hours listed are when the front desk/reception are available). -
Pools & Weight Rooms (Swimming) Drop-In Schedule
Visit our online Public Pool (Swimming) and weight room drop-in schedule. -
Arena (Skating) Drop-in Schedule
Visit our online arenas drop-in schedule. -
Gymnasium Sports Schedule
Gymnasium Sports Schedule (pre-registration required). -
Pottery Schedule
Pottery Schedule (pre-registration required).
Admission Rates
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General Admission
For pools, arenas, weight rooms and gymnasiums:
General Admission Rate (includes tax) Child Swim/Skate (2 yrs & under) Free Child Swim/Skate (3 to 12 yrs) $3.85 Youth (13 to 24 yrs) $5.40 Adult (25-59 yrs) $7.20 Senior (60-79 yrs) $5.40 Senior (80 yrs & over)** FREE Family (max. 2 adults & children in the same family) $14.40 -
Recreation Passes
The City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture offers pricing for multi-visit passes, monthly and annual passes.
10-Visit Pass Rate (includes tax) Child (3 to 12 yrs) $30.90 Youth (13 to 24 yrs)/ Senior (60-79 yrs) $43.25 Adult (25-59 yrs) $57.70 1 Month Active Pass Rate (includes tax) Child (3 to 12 yrs) $30.90 Youth (13 to 24 yrs)/ Senior (60-79 yrs) $43.25 Adult (25-59 yrs) $57.70 Family (max. 2 adults & children in the same family) $115.35 12 Month Active Pass Rate (includes tax) Child (3 to 12 yrs) $278.10 Youth (13 to 24 yrs)/ Senior (60-79 yrs) $389.35 Adult (25-59 yrs) $515.00 Family (max. 2 adults & children in the same family) $1028.95 -
Arena Rentals and Services
City of Nanaimo arenas offer skate sharpening services, skate and helmet rentals.
Service Rate Child, student or senior skate rental $3.00 Adult skate rental $3.75 Family skate rental $7.00 Helmet rental (each) $0.50 Skate sharpening $6.00
Last updated: February 26, 2026
Last updated: February 26, 2026
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