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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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Art and Galleries

Nanaimo Art Gallery- Click Here Located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo on the traditional...
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Nanaimo Markets

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

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 […]

By Donation

Pine’s Gift Shop Sip & Shop

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC

Join us at Pine's Gift Shop, voted Oceanside's #1 Gift Shop, for an evening of bubbly, appies and fantastic shopping for all those people on your list. Enter to win a basket full of local goodies and a $100 gift card to the Grotto Spa. November 30th, 5-8pm. If you'd like to stay for dinner, […]

CHRISTMAS AT BUTCHART GARDENS | DEC 1 TO JAN 6

Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC

Join us December 1 at 5:00 PM as we officially flip the switch for Christmas, and thousands of lights illuminate to mark the start of our Magic of Christmas season. Everyone! Event is included with admission to The Gardens, please reserve your timed entrance tickets. You can expect, Light Up, traditional carollers, festive brass, free […]

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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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Northern Lights: Luminous music for Treble Voices

St Andrew's United Church 311 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC

We celebrate the work of composers whose music reflects the stunning beauty of the northern lights. The Island Bel Canto Singers will sing a wide range of works, from Lightfoot’s ‘Song for a Winter’s Night’ to ‘Northern Lights’ by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo to the stunning ‘Moon Goddess,’ featuring text by Enheduanna, the world’s first […]

$12 – $25

Christmas Wonderland at St. Peter Quamichan!

The Anglican Parish of St. Peter, Quamichan 5800 Church Road, Duncan

The Anglican Parish of St. Peter Quamichan is hosting a Christmas Wonderland Luncheon and Sale. This event is open to all ages! Our traditional festive lunch will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu is gluten-free and it will feature baked ham with tasty sides dishes and a seasonal dessert. Tickets are […]

Northern Lights: Luminous music for Treble Voices

Knox United Church (Parksville) 345 Pym Street, Parksville

We celebrate the work of composers whose music reflects the stunning beauty of the northern lights. The Island Bel Canto Singers will sing a wide range of works, from Lightfoot’s ‘Song for a Winter’s Night’ to ‘Northern Lights’ by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo to the stunning ‘Moon Goddess,’ featuring text by Enheduanna, the world’s first […]

$12 – $25

Free Play Café Open Mic Night

Free Play Cafe 324 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for our Open Mic Night at Free Play Café (3rd floor). We want to hear your poetry, music, song, spoken word, stand-up comedy, drama, juggling, chanting... Whatever you can do creatively at a mic in under than 5 minutes. Everyone welcome at this community event. It […]

Free

Creative Journaling Workshop at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts

Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery 1-140 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC

Creative Journaling Workshop Instructor: Amélie Blanchard Interested in journaling but not sure where to start? This workshop is for you! Learn how to integrate creative writing and art in the same journal as a means to learn about yourself and/or document your life. Journaling has been shown to have positive effects on our overall mental […]

$65