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Nanaimo Parks, Walks, Hikes, Ride, Courts and Swimming

Nanaimo is known as the Harbour city. Home of two ferry terminals at Duke Point...
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Nanaimo Markets

Nanaimo Farmers Market Open Online Click Here Island Roots Bowen Market Shop Online  Cedar Farmer’s...
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Movie Theatres in Nanaimo

Landmark Cinemas 8 Avalon Theatre Nanaimo, 3D Theatre: Click Here Woodgrove Shopping Centre, 6631 North...

Nanaimo EVENTS

Salt Spring Studio Tour

Runs year round self driven tour of various studios on Salt Spring Island Pick up a map on the ferry and follow the blue and white sheep signs

Free

Teen Art Drop-In

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

Drop-in on Wednesdays and make art in a fun and relaxed environment! You can use the supplies in the studio to work on your own project, get advice from peers, or try out the ‘project of the week’ led by a guest artist or Gallery facilitator. Come experiment with a variety of materials, hang out […]

$5

Charles Campbell: An Ocean to Livity

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

On at Nanaimo Art Gallery from October 14th, 2023 to January 14th, 2024 is the exhibition ‘Charles Campbell: An Ocean to Livity’. From the intimacy of a quiet inhalation to the distance between continents, ‘An Ocean to Livity’ brings together metal and mixed media sculptures along with immersive and participatory multichannel audio installations. Admission to […]

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Milner Christmas Magic

Milner Gardens & Woodland 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC

Make memories with family and friends this holiday season by experiencing Milner Christmas Magic’s outdoor stroll through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays. Not only will our woodland garden come alive with this spectacular light exhibit, but you'll be able to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list in our Gingerbread […]

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Winter Weekend Holiday Market

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

The Gallery Store take over Art Lab at Nanaimo Art Gallery and triples in size during this three-day event. Find one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gifts for your friends and family. Members receive 15% off on all purchases during the Holiday Market. Friday, December 8th 5:00 – 9:00 pm | Satuday, December 9th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm […]

Free

Stories on Friday: Moments of Joy

Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo 595 Townsite Road, Nanaimo, BC

Do you like being told stories? 'Stories on Friday' is an evening of live storytelling in the oral tradition presented by Around Town Tellers of Nanaimo. Join us on Friday, December 8th at 7:30 p.m. when our theme will be 'Moments of Joy'. On our stage our host, Ange Frymire, will welcome storytellers Judith Bilodeau, […]

$10.00
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A Christmas Carol in Gay Apparel

The Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Stree, Victoria

A Christmas Carol In Gay Apparel is a charming comedic parody of the Dicken's classic holiday tale, and the coming out story of Eleanor Crooge. Eleanor S. Crooge has the same classic ‘humbug’ issues as the Dickens’ character, along with the added burden of being in denial that she is gay. She works tirelessly at […]

$25.00
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Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

McPherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC

The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 15th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island. This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes musical medleys of well known songs by the Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens, George Gershwin and the Beach Boys, songs […]

An A Capella Christmas

Christian Fellowship Centre-Q.B. 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, BC

The Tidesmen Men’s Chorus and the Rising Tide All Voices Chorus invite you to attend our joint holiday season performance in Qualicum Beach! Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Show time is 7:00 pm at the Christian Fellowship Centre. The concert will feature pop standards and seasonal tunes from both choruses and […]

$20

Gnome Ornament Painting

Wolf Brewing Co. 940 Old Victoria Road,, Nanaimo, BC

Join us to paint these cute 3 inch high clay gnome ornaments. You will select 2 gnome ornament designs and will likely only have time to paint these during the class. If time allows for you to paint more then extra ornaments can be purchased for $5 each. We have hundreds of paint colors to […]

$18.00

Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular

McPherson Playhouse #3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC

The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 15th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island. This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes musical medleys of well known songs by the Rolling Stones, Cat Stevens, George Gershwin and the Beach Boys, songs […]

An A Capella Christmas

Holy Trinity Church, 6234 Spartan Rd., Nanaimo 6234 Spartan Rd, Nanaimo

The Tidesmen Men’s Chorus and the Rising Tide All Voices Chorus invite you to attend our joint holiday season performance in Nanaimo! Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Show time is 2:00 pm at the Holy Trinity Church hall, 6234 Spartan Road (Close to Superstore). The concert will feature pop standards and […]

$20