Nanaimo is a quaint city and has so much to offer! There is plenty of history in regards to the local indigenous tribes, history of the city, the arts, and so much nature as well to discover.
Below are some community based opportunities to get physically active within your community whether on or off campus!
On Campus
Mariners Athletics and Recreation
- Intramurals Sports
- Campus Recreation
- VIU Mariners Games
- VIU Gym, Weightroom and Fitness Classes
Student Housing
- Sports League
- Special Events
- Outdoor Volleyball, Street Hockey, & Basketball
Off Campus
The Nanaimo community and City of Nanaimo have a ton of activities near VIU Student Housing.
Near VIU Student Housing
- NIC (Nanaimo Ice Centre) - Skating and Rec Ice Sports
- NAC (Nanaimo Aquatic Centre) - Pool, Waterslides, Steam Room, Hot Tub, Sauna, Diving Boards, Swimming Lanes, Weight Room
- Parks (Colliery Dam, Maffeo Sutton Park, Morell Sanctuary, Buttertubs Marsh, Bowen Park)
- Beaches (Colliery Damn, Westwood Lake, Departure Bay Beach)
- Ocean Viewpoints (Jack Point Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain, Waterfront/ Harbourfront Walkway)
- Nanaimo Recreation
