Meeting Facilities
Please contact our Facility Clerk at 354-4386 ext. 5106 to enquire about the following meeting spaces as well as other meeting spaces available in Nelson.
Community Complex_____________________________________
Multi-Purpose Room (18’x43’)
- Tables and folding chairs
- Great for birthday parties and meetings - Check our Birthday Party Page to find more information regarding Basic, Theme and Iceburg Packages
North Shore Hall________________________________________
Main Hall (40’x59’)
- Great for large or small meetings, birthday parties, wedding receptions and family gatherings.
- Holds up to 190 persons
- Hardwood gymnasium floor
- 8’ tables and folding chairs
- Full kitchen and dishes available
Aquatic Facilities
The Nelson and District Community Complex houses an indoor aquatic centre consisting of:
- 25 metre 6-lane pool
- shallow teaching pool
- brand new leisure pool with lazy river, bubbles, waterfall and spray
- 1 and 3 metre diving boards
- indoor waterslide
- hot tub, sauna, steam room
- viewing area
- brand new women’s, men’s and family change rooms
Activities at the pool include:
- Red Cross Swim Kids swimming lessons
- Aquafit
- Nelson Neptunes Swim Club
- Nelson Reflections Synchronized Swim Club
- Masters Swim
- Public Swim/Lap swim/Adult Swim
- Adapted Aquatics
Fitness Facilities
The newly renovated fitness centre offers approximately 5000 square feet of space to accommodate:
- free weights and weight machines
- cardio equipment
- stretching area
- fitness studio
- fitness classes
Arena Facilities
The multi-purpose arena is a 1200 seat arena with an NHL size ice surface, 6 dressing rooms (2 unisex), referee room and concession. The Complex is home to the KIJHL Junior B Nelson Leafs.
- The arena will hold 1500 persons for ice/dry floor events and approximately 2300 for concerts.
- Ice Season is from mid July – May long weekend.
- Dry floor available for conventions, exhibitions, trade shows, etc. – check available dates with our Facility Clerk.
Park Facilities
Bonnington Park - gazebo, children’s playground, sports field, sports court, walking trail, washrooms, picnic tables, parking.
Taghum Beach Park - river swimming, beach, benches, picnic tables, barbeques, outdoor washrooms, parking
Cottonwood Lake Park - lake, ice fishing, beach, picnic tables, fire places, shelter, cabin, outdoor washrooms, parking
James Johnstone Park - Lakeside swimming, picnic tables, fireplaces, outdoor washrooms, parking on road, steep walk down to beach
Sunshine Bay Park - ball diamonds and horseshoes, soccer field and beach, picnic tables and washrooms
There are also many City Parks in Nelson that offer beautiful settings for weddings, family gatherings and picnics in addition to sports fields, baseball diamonds, playgrounds and a beach. Please contact our Facility Clerk to enquire about booking these facilities.
Facility Request Forms
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How To Reach Us
Joe Chirico General Manager of Community Services Phone: 250 354 4386 Ext 5108 Email: jchirico@rdck.bc.ca
| | Nelson & District Community Complex Facilities, Recreation & Leisure Service 305 Hall Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5X4 Phone: 250-354-4FUN (4386) Fax: 250- 352-3812 Email: NelsonRec@rdck.bc.ca
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Jodi Vousden Recreation Supervisor Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5111 Email: jvousden@rdck.bc.ca
| | Deborah Burnett Administrative Assistant Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5103 Email: dburnett@rdck.bc.ca
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Kristine Rye Customer Service Representative Phone: 250-354 4386 Ext 5106 Email: krye@rdck.bc.ca
| | Tammy Wisener Fitness Programmer Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5109 Email: twisener@rdck.bc.ca
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Rebecca Wheeler Recreation Programmer Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5107 Email: rwheeler@rdck.bc.ca
| | Bronwen Wetter Receration Programmer - Aquatics Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5112 Email: bwetter@rdck.bc.ca
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Jason Craig Building Operations Supervisor Phone: 250-354-4386 Ext 5110 Email: JCraig@rdck.bc.ca
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