Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 56 SNOW & ICE CONTROL in the City of Nanaimo The City’s priority is to plow and maintain emergency routes during winter events. After that, we plow major through roads, cul-de-sacs and dead ends. The City also clears sidewalks around major City facilities, parks and bridges. A City Bylaw requires snow to be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours by the property owner or occupant. ROADS SIDEWALKS CITY FACILITIES/PARKS The City clears City facility parking lots, walkways, commuter trails and stairs. QUESTIONS ABOUT SNOW& ICE CONTROL? • Roads: Public Works - public.worksinfo@nanaimo.ca or 250-758-5222 • Sidewalks, City Facilities, Parks and Trails: Parks, Recreation & Culture - parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5200 Things to Remember: • Listen to your local radio stations or check the City’s website and social media sites for updates during extreme weather conditions. This includes program and facility closure updates. • The City tows vehicles when required to ensure routes are clear for emergency traffic during a snow event. • Help us maintain your streets. Park in your driveway to allow the street to be plowed to its whole width. Where this is not possible, park on the odd numbered side of the street on odd days and the even numbered side of the street on even days. Keep your vehicle as close to the side of the road as you can to allow equipment to make it by your vehicle. • We understand that it can be difficult to remove the snow from your sidewalks. Our West Coast snow is often very heavy and wet. By removing the snow, you are ensuring the safety of pedestrians. If you notice your neighbour is having a difficult time clearing their sidewalks, why not offer to help? • It can be frustrating when the plow pushes snow into your freshly shoveled area. Please keep in mind that the plow cannot be lifted or stopped at each driveway as it passes. You can help cut down the amount of snow in the roadway by not shoveling or blowing your snow into the street. Try to keep the snow to the sides of your driveway. The City of Nanaimo prioritizes snow and ice removal to keep you safe. You can help, too, when winter makes an appearance.