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Jan 01, 2023

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  • Holiday Service and Closures

    Category: Service Closure
    Date: Jan 01, 2023
    8 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
  • Polar Bear Splash

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Jan 01, 2023
    12 p.m.
    Location: Parksville Community Park Beach

    Polar 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.

    rdn.bc.ca/swim-schedule

Dec 25, 2023

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  • Christmas Day Service and Closures

    Category: Service Closure
    Date: Dec 25, 2023
    8 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

Dec 26, 2023

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  • Boxing Day Services and Closures

    Category: Service Closure
    Date: Dec 26, 2023
    8 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
  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 26, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

Dec 27, 2023

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  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 27, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

Dec 28, 2023

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  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 28, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

Dec 29, 2023

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  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 29, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

Dec 30, 2023

    Event

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  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 30, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

Dec 31, 2023

    Event

    Details

  • Winter Wonderland On Ice Public Skates

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 31, 2023
    various

    Winter 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.

     

  • New Year's Eve Family Celebration

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 31, 2023
    5-8 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

  • New Year's Eve Service and Closures

    Category: Service Change
    Date: Dec 31, 2023
    8 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.
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