In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, quiet hours: 11:00 p.m. one day and 9:00 a.m. the following day; construction hours: before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., on Sundays and Statutory Holidays; exemptions: Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, cannon, essential services, emergency measures, parades, extraordinary construction.; fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00. Source: Noise Control Bylaw 1994 No. 4750; Public Nuisance Bylaw 2019 No. 7267, verified 2026-08-28.
Noise Control Bylaw 1994 No. 4750
adopted bylaw
quiet hours
11:00 p.m. one day and 9:00 a.m. the following day
s. 4(1)(a)
construction hours
before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., on Sundays and Statutory Holidays
s. 4(1)(e)
exemptions
Police, fire, emergency vehicles, horns, municipal utilities, church bells, cannon, essential services, emergency measures, parades, extraordinary construction.
s. 5
fine range
not less than $100.00 and not more than $2,000.00
s. 7
scout note
Regulates noise emissions within the City of Nanaimo to protect residents from unreasonable noise.
Public Nuisance Bylaw 2019 No. 7267
adopted bylaw
exemptions
Peace Officers, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, on-duty City employees and persons authorized by the City
s. 4
fine range
$150.00-$500.00 (Schedule A); up to $10,000.00 (s. 6)
s. 6; Schedule "A"
scout note
Prevents and prohibits public nuisances and disturbances in the City to keep the community safe and inviting; includes rules such as prohibiting loitering in City parkades except to park/remove a vehicle.