2026 General Local Elections - Voters Living on First Nations Reserve Land
Nanaimo’s municipal boundary was extended to include Snuneymuxw First Nation reserves IRs 1, 2, 3 and 4 effective July 17, 2026. With this change, residents of Snuneymuxw First Nation who live on these reserves are now eligible to vote for the City of Nanaimo’s Mayor and Council, provided they meet the other requirements for voter eligibility. For more information about the 2026 General Local Election for the City of Nanaimo, please visit their website here.
Electoral Areas and First Nations Reserve Land Locations
Listed below, by Electoral Area, are the First Nations Reserve Lands located within the boundaries of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN). To view where these Reserve Lands are located within the Electoral Areas, click on the following maps:
Electoral Area E
Snaw-naw-as First Nation
First Advance Voting Opportunity: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Nanoose Place Community Centre | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay |
Second Advance Voting Opportunity: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Bradley Centre | 975 Shearme Road, Coombs |
General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Nanoose Place Community Centre | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay |
Electoral Area H
Qualicum First Nation
First Advance Voting Opportunity: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Community Centre | 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach |
Second Advance Voting Opportunity: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Bradley Centre | 975 Shearme Road, Coombs |
General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at the following location:
| VOTING LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Community Centre | 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach |
Note: All qualified electors may vote at an advance or general voting day opportunity.
- For voting location details for School District 68 Trustees go to https://www.sd68.bc.ca/general-election-2026/.
- For voting location details for Qualicum School District (No. 69) Trustees go to https://www.qsdlearns.ca/board-of-education/trustee-information/trustee-elections.
Resources
Additional Resources, Guides, and Videos
For additional information related to the 2026 General Local Elections, please see the associated Elections Resources and FAQs.
For additional information related to the Carmichael Road Watermain Replacement Project Referendum, please see the associated Assent Vote (Referendum) Resources and FAQs.
Contact Information
Phone: 250-390-4111, toll free 1-877-607-4111
Email: vote@rdn.bc.ca
- Jacquie Hill, Chief Election Officer
- Nelda Richardson, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Dilbar Rupa, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Christine Holt, Deputy Chief Election Officer
- Shanna Patrickson, Deputy Chief Election Officer