Events
Calendar of Events
Jan 01, 2023
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Holiday Service and Closures
Category: Service ClosureDate: Jan 01, 20238 a.m.Location: Regional District of Nanaimo- Regional Landfill - closed
- Church Road Transfer Station - closed
- Ravensong Aquatic Centre – closed
- Oceanside Place Arena – office closed - arena open for pre-scheduled rentals - must book in advance by contacting 250-248-3252
- RDN Transit – Sunday level service
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Polar Bear Splash
Category: RecreationDate: Jan 01, 202312 p.m.Location: Parksville Community Park BeachPolar Bear Splash, Sunday, January 1 at 12 p.m. Free
Start the New Year with a splash. Come down to the Parksville Community Park Beach either as a spectator or a participant who takes the splash.
Check in onsite at 11:30 a.m.
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Dec 25, 2023
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Christmas Day Service and Closures
Category: Service ClosureDate: Dec 25, 20238 a.m.Location: Regional District of Nanaimo- RDN Offices - closed
- Regional Landfill - closed
- Church Road Transfer Station - closed
- Ravensong Aquatic Centre - closed
- Oceanside Place Arena - closed
- RDN Transit - office closed – Sunday Level Service
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Dec 26, 2023
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Boxing Day Services and Closures
Category: Service ClosureDate: Dec 26, 20238 a.m.Location: Regional District of Nanaimo- RDN Offices - closed
- Regional Landfill – closed
- Church Road Transfer Station - closed
- Ravensong Aquatic Centre - closed
- Oceanside Place Arena - open, holiday schedule in effect
- RDN Transit - office closed - Saturday Level Service
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 26, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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Dec 27, 2023
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 27, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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Dec 28, 2023
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 28, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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Dec 29, 2023
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 29, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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Dec 30, 2023
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 30, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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Dec 31, 2023
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Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 31, 2023variousWinter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates
December 15 -31
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special
lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. Free and regular admission public skates available. The public skate times are Dec 15-31 and can be viewed online at rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
Saturday, December 16, 2 - 4 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate
11-17yrs
Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland.
Friday, December 22 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate
Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods
Saturday, December 23, 12 - 2 p.m.
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New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Category: RecreationDate: Dec 31, 20235-8 p.m.New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Celebrate New Year’s Eve family style at Oceanside Place Arena. There are a lot of great activities to keep your family busy; pond hockey, disco light skate, activities, crafts, cupcake walk, and great entertainment. The highlight of the evening is the early countdown at 8 p.m.
Free: Tickets are required and are available December 4 at Oceanside Place Arena.
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
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New Year's Eve Service and Closures
Category: Service ChangeDate: Dec 31, 20238 a.m.Location: Regional District of Nanaimo- Regional Landfill - open
- Church Road Transfer Station - open
- Ravensong Aquatic Centre - holiday schedule in effect, closes early at 4 p.m.
- Oceanside Place Arena - holiday schedule in effect, closes early at 4 p.m.
- RDN Transit - Extended Sunday Service until 2:30 a.m. Free Evening Service from 6 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.