--- title: "Public services in Nanaimo, BC: 507 places" url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo" description: "Nanaimo, British Columbia: 507 public places from open data, including 305 parks, 79 mental health and addiction services and 33 pharmacies. Population 99,863." site: "Canada Service Map" author: "Mahmoud Halat" publisher: "Space & Story" updated: "2026-10-14" licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data." --- # Public services in Nanaimo British Columbia Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, updated 14 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word. 507 public places in Nanaimo, British Columbia, from open data, including 305 parks, 79 mental health and addiction services and 33 pharmacies. The local government is City of Nanaimo. ## At a glance - Population 99,863 (2021 Census). Source: [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201) (Statistics Canada Open Licence). - 507 public places on the map, of 28 kinds. - Website: [https://nanaimo.ca](https://nanaimo.ca) - Public body: [City of Nanaimo](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-nanaimo) ## Public places by type ### Health - [Mental health and addiction services](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/mental-health-services): 79 - [Pharmacies](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/pharmacies): 33 - [Public health offices](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/public-health-offices): 10 - [Labs and diagnostic imaging](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/labs-and-imaging): 7 - Clinics and community health centres: 2 - Hospitals: 1 ### Education - [Elementary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/elementary-schools): 13 - [Early learning centres](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/early-learning-centres): 5 - [Private schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/private-schools): 4 - [Secondary schools](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/secondary-schools): 4 - Schools: 1 - Universities: 1 ### Culture - [Art galleries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/art-galleries): 7 - [Theatres and concert halls](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/theatres): 4 - [Libraries](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/libraries): 3 - [Museums](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/museums): 3 - Arts and cultural centres: 1 - Historic sites: 1 ### Recreation and sport - [Parks](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/parks): 305 - Arenas: 2 - Community and recreation centres: 1 - Pools: 1 ### Government offices - Provincial service centres: 1 - Service Canada Centres: 1 ### Safety and justice - [Fire stations](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo/fire-stations): 12 - Police stations: 2 - RCMP detachments: 2 - Courthouses: 1 ## Other places - **Cliff Mcnabb Arena** (Arena). Operator on record: [City of Nanaimo](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-nanaimo). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.19553,-123.99362) - **Frank Crane Arena** (Arena). Operator on record: [City of Nanaimo](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-nanaimo). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.19618,-123.99418) - **Central Nanaimo Urgent and Primary Care Centre** (Clinic or community health centre): 3260 Norwell Drive. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.20734,-124.0043) - **Medical Arts Urgent and Primary Care Centre** (Clinic or community health centre): 103-650 Terminal Avenue. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16372,-123.93374) - **Oliver Woods Community Centre** (Community or recreation centre): 6000 Oliver Road. Operator on record: [City of Nanaimo](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-nanaimo). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.22066,-124.0311) - **Nanaimo Law Courts** (Courthouse): 35 Front Street, V9R 5J1. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16812,-123.93662) - **Nanaimo Chinese Language & Art Centre** (Arts or cultural centre): 5682 Yorkshire Terrace. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.23365,-124.00594) - **Sound Heritage** (Historic site): 33 Victoria Crescent. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16316,-123.93564) - **Nanaimo Regional General Hospital** (Hospital): 1200 Dufferin Crescent. Operator on record: [Nanaimo Regional General Hospital](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/nanaimo-regional-general-hospital). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.1835,-123.96994) - **Cedar Community Policing** (Police station): 1830 Cedar Rd. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.10745,-123.86215) - **Nanaimo Community Policing** (Police station): 18 Victoria Cres. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16365,-123.93578) - **Beban Park Pool** (Pool). Operator on record: [City of Nanaimo](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/city-of-nanaimo). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.19646,-123.99382) - **Service BC - Nanaimo** (Provincial government service centre): 460 Selby St. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16215,-123.93951) [Website](http://gov.bc.ca/servicebc/nanaimo) - **Nanaimo Detachment** (RCMP detachment): 4412 Boban Dr. Operator on record: [Royal Canadian Mounted Police](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/royal-canadian-mounted-police). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.20866,-124.03805) - **Nanaimo RCMP** (RCMP detachment): 303 Prideaux St. Operator on record: [Royal Canadian Mounted Police](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/royal-canadian-mounted-police). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16448,-123.94423) - **Island ConnectEd K-12** (School (all grades)): 4355 Jingle Pot Rd, V9T 5P4. [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.20555,-124.01973) - **Service Canada Centre Nanaimo** (Service Canada Centre): 60 Front Street, V9R 5H7. Operator on record: [Employment and Social Development Canada](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/employment-and-social-development-canada). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.16839,-123.93621) - **Vancouver Island University** (University): 900 5th Street, V9R 5S5. Operator on record: [Vancouver Island University](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/vancouver-island-university). [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.15482,-123.97003) ## Local services Handled by the municipality or a regional government, unless another body is named. - [Pay or dispute a parking ticket](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-ticket) - [Public transit: routes, schedules and passes](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/transit) - [Pay your property tax](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/property-tax) - [Get a municipal business licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/business-licence) - [Get a building or renovation permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/building-permit) - [Zoning, land use and development applications](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/zoning) - [Garbage, recycling and compost pickup](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/garbage-collection) - [Drop off large items, electronics or hazardous waste](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/waste-drop-off) - [Pay your water and sewer bill](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-bill) - [Report a water main break, sewer backup or boil water problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/water-problem) - [Report a pothole, streetlight or sidewalk problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/report-road-problem) - [Snow clearing and winter parking bans](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/snow-clearing) - [Get a residential or visitor parking permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/parking-permit) - [Get a dog or cat licence](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/pet-licence) - [Lost pets, stray animals and animal complaints](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/animal-control) - [Report a noise or bylaw problem](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/bylaw-complaint) - [Contact your municipality (311)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/contact-municipality) - [Sign up for recreation programs and swimming lessons](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/recreation-programs) - [Get a library card](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/library-card) - [Get a burning or fire permit](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/burn-permit) - [Contact the police (non-emergency)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/police-non-emergency) - [Get a criminal record check (police check)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/criminal-record-check) - [Vote in a municipal election](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/vote-municipal/british-columbia) (Election day: 17 October 2026) - [Find your mayor and city councillor](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/find-councillor) ## Nearby cities - [Lantzville](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/lantzville) - [Ladysmith](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/ladysmith) - [Parksville](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/parksville) - [Sechelt](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/sechelt) - [Qualicum Beach](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/qualicum-beach) - [Lake Cowichan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/lake-cowichan) ## Communities in British Columbia by name - Previous: [Nakusp](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nakusp) - Next: [Nanaimo A](https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo-a) ## Data sources - [Open Database of Healthcare Facilities (ODHF), version 2.0](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/13-26-0001/132600012020001-eng.htm), licence: OGL-Canada - [Open Database of Educational Facilities (ODEF), version 2.1](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odef), licence: OGL-Canada - [Open Database of Cultural and Art Facilities (ODCAF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odcaf), licence: OGL-Canada - [Open Database of Recreational and Sport Facilities (ODRSF), version 1.0](https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/lode/databases/odrsf), licence: OGL-Canada - [Service Canada Centres from the federal office directory (Burolis, 2018-03-31), geocoded](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/fe02caa3-44e4-4eb6-a7fa-1521f866d86f), licence: OGL-Canada - [Service BC Office Locations](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/service-bc-office-locations), licence: OGL-BC - [First Responders (police, fire halls, ambulance), British Columbia](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/first-responders), licence: OGL-BC - [Directory of Federal Real Property, RCMP detachments](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/08013e71-101a-457c-af76-c7b13a08ff64), licence: OGL-Canada - [Court Locations, British Columbia](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/court-locations), licence: OGL-BC - [Statistics Canada, Population and dwelling counts: Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), table 98-10-0002-01, 2021 Census of Population](https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=9810000201), licence: Statistics Canada Open Licence Operators are matched from the source records and may be approximate. ## More - [Public services in British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/provinces/british-columbia) ## Cite this page Canada Service Map, "Public services in Nanaimo, BC: 507 places", updated 14 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/places/british-columbia/nanaimo