Beban Park Social Centre
City-run hall with a commercial kitchen and bar/concession; the cheapest big-room option in Nanaimo, but billed by the hour. Call 250-756-5200 to check wedding reception availability and closing time.
Venue only. Doesn’t include catering, bar, tables & chairs and coordinator.
The music
Not published — ask the venue.
The room
Up to 400 guests. Each auditorium seats 200 at tables and chairs; Lounge C seats 125.
Getting there
7 km from downtown Nanaimo — a short cab ride.
The money
Rented by the hour: Auditorium A or B is $66.60 an hour at the private rate and Lounge C is $24.61 an hour. Kitchen and bar access cost extra, and rates go up every September. Ask the venue for a current quote.
The setting
Halls & Clubhouses in Beban Park, Nanaimo.
Catering
Bring your own caterer.
Bar
Bring your own with a liquor special event permit.
Where it is
2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Price checked for the 2026 season. Prices change by season, so confirm with the venue. Report a change →
Sources: venue website, venue rate sheet (PDF)