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Dec 23, 2024

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  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 23, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

Dec 24, 2024

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  • Christimas Eve Service and Closures

    Category: Service Change
    Date: Dec 24, 2024
    8 a.m.
    Location: Regional District of Nanaimo

    •    RDN Offices – open
    •    Regional Landfill - open
    •    Church Road Transfer Station - open
    •    Ravensong Aquatic Centre - holiday schedule in effect, closes early at 4 p.m. (office closes at 3:30 p.m.)
    •    Oceanside Place Arena - holiday schedule in effect, closes early at 4 p.m. (office closes at 3 p.m.)
    •    RDN Transit – Regular Service

  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 24, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

Dec 25, 2024

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  • Christmas Day Service and Closures

    Category: Service Change
    Date: Dec 25, 2024
    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, 2024

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  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 26, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

  • Boxing Day Services and Closures

    Category: Service Change
    Date: Dec 26, 2024
    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, closes early at 4 p.m. 
    •    RDN Transit - office closed - Saturday Level Service

Dec 27, 2024

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  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 27, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

Dec 28, 2024

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  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 28, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

Dec 29, 2024

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  • Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena

    Category: Recreation
    Date: Dec 29, 2024
    various

    Winter Wonderland on Ice  Dec 13–31
    It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome.
    Regular admission and skate rentals. View the full schedule online 

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French
    Sat, December 14 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate  for Families with Children 0-8yrs
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Qualicum First Nations. Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
    Mon, December 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns
    Sat, December 21, 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.
    Fri, December 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

    Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate 
    Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 
    Sun, December 22, 1:30-3:30 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. Tickets required and are available Dec 4 at Oceanside Place Arena (while available). 
    Tues, December 31, 5-8 p.m. Free with ticket

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