Neighbourhood Associations

Neighbourhood associations are independent voluntary organizations in Nanaimo that advocate for the shared interests and goals of residents and may run programs or special events. The Neighbourhood Association Supports Policy outlines how the City recognizes and supports neighbourhood associations in Nanaimo.  

Is there an active neighbourhood association in my area?

The City maintains a contact list and map of neighbourhood associations that meet the organizational criteria of the Neighbourhood's Support Policy, as well as a map of geographic area of interest for each group:

Neighbourhood Association Map (PDF)

Neighbourhood Association Contact List (PDF)

Some neighbourhood associations have their own website or Facebook pages:

• Brechin Hill Community Association
• Departure Bay Neighbourhood Association
• Dover Community Association 
• Harewood Neighbourhood Association
• Nanaimo Old City Association
• Neighbours of Nob Hill
• Newcastle Community Association
• Protection Island Neighbourhood Association
• Rock City Neighbourhood Association
• Rocky Point Neighbourhood Association
• South End Community Association
• Wellington Community Association/ Wellington Action Committee

Not all neighbourhoods have a neighbourhood association. Contact City staff if you are interested in starting a neighbourhood association in your area. Information related to forming and maintaining a neighbourhood association can be found at this link.

Neighbourhood Grant Opportunities

• Neighbourhood Association Grant Program (City of Nanaimo).  For more information on the grant program, please visit this link.
• Neighbourhood Small Grants (Nanaimo Foundation).  For more information on this grant, please visit this link.

Neighbourhood Associations Annual Engagement Event and Priority Requests

City Plan encourages engagement with neighbourhood associations, and specifically Council hosting an annual engagement opportunity to hear the collective priorities of neighbourhoods. The Neighbourhood Associations Support Policy also notes that Council will host an annual engagement opportunity with recognized neighbourhood associations.

2023 Engagement Event

• (2023-JUN-12) 2023 Neighbourhood Association Priority Requests
• (2024-MAR-15) Status Update of 2023 Priority Requests

2024 Engagement Event

• (2025-MAR-11) 2024 Neighbourhood Association Priority Request Progress Report
• (2024-JUL-08) 2024 Neighbourhood Association Priority Requests

What is the Nanaimo Neighbourhood Network?

The Nanaimo Neighbourhood Network is an independent voluntary association of neighbourhood groups in the city that meet regularly throughout the year. Neighbourhood Network Mandate

Key contact: Nancy Mitchell - email: njminc@shaw.ca