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Bastion Lighting Colours Blue, Green, Orange, Purple and Yellow for January 22 - February 17, 2025 for "Luminous Paths - Nanaimo's 150th and Beyond"

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A winter festival that is a celebration of light, art, land and community at Maffeo Sutton Park in celebration of 150 years of incorporation (December 24, 1874) from January 22 - February 17, 2025. The first Mayor and Council election was held on January 20, 1875 and Mr. Mark Bate was voted in to become the City's first Mayor with a 7-member Council. Their first official Council meeting was held on January 22, 1875. Congratulations Nanaimo for 150 years!

Special Events

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Hosting a Special Event in a City of Nanaimo Park?

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Clubs and Organizations in Nanaimo

The City of Nanaimo is home to several clubs and organizations. From arts, social, sports or community, check out this Clubs and Organization Listing and see how you can get involved! Email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca to add your non profit group to this list or to update your organization information.

Bastion Lighting Events

Do you have a cause or organization and would like to have a Bastion lighting event? Visit our Bastion Lighting Requests page to get details on how to qualify and request the Bastion be lit for you!

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