Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating times for the fair and attractions?
The VIEx Hours of Operation are:
Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 21st:
10:00am to 11:00pm
Sunday, September 22nd:
10:00am to 5:00pm
The WCA Midway & Rides Hours are:
Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 21st:
12:00pm to 11:00pm
Sunday, September 22nd:
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Beer Garden Hours are:
Friday, September 20th & Saturday, September 21st:
2:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, September 22nd:
12:00pm to 4:30pm
What does it cost?
VIEx Ticket Information can be found here
VIEx tickets include entry to the fair and it's attractions, including all of the Main Stage performances.
Ride Wristbands & Tickets are available here
Where can I find a Schedule?
The Full Schedule of Events is available here
How to get here and where to park?
Getting To The Park:
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There will be no VIEx Public Parking Access from Bowen Road. All VIEx Public Parking will be accessed from Labieux Road.
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The South Entrance from Bowen Road is restricted to Emergency Vehicles, 5-Minute Pick-up & Drop-off, Deliveries to Gate #1, Volunteers, Beban House Visitors, Artists & Golfers.
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The North Entrance from Bowen Road will be closed to all incoming traffic and will be served as an Exit Only.
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The Beban Parkway Entrance from Labieux Road will remain a two-way road with Entrance & Exit. No Parking is allowed on Beban Parkway.
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There is no other access from Labieux Road unless previously arranged with the VIEx. The BMX Track is locked and inaccessible and the other gates will also be locked.
Parking:
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There is limited first come, first served parking available at Beban Park and will be shared with other user groups. There is a 3-hour parking limit in all of the parking lots at VIEx. Unless otherwise posted.
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The gravel parking lot marked in light blue on the map is reserved for VIEx Vendor parking only.
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There is Disability Parking available in the marked stalls near Gate 2. Please display your Disability Parking Pass.
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Note that there are some reserved parking stalls on the Northern Side of the Social Centre for Staff Only.
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There is a Shuttle Available. More information below.
Shuttle:
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The VIEx has partnered with Nanaimo North Town Centre & Claytree Society to provide free parking in the South Parking Lot (Old Sears Parking) at Nanaimo North Town Centre and a complimentary Shuttle to and from the fairgrounds.
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The Shuttle will operate from 1:00pm to 11:30pm on Friday, 12:00pm to 11:30pm on Saturday, and 12:00pm to 5:30pm on Sunday.