# Canada Day 2026 In [CITY]

- **Category**: Canada Day
- **Display Name**: Canada day events
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Originally known as Dominion day - Canada day is celebrated when the British North America Act came into effect on 1 July 1867, creating the country of Canada with its initial four provinces of Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The celebrations include fireworks, barbecue parties and huge parades. Celebrate Canada Day 2026 in [CITY] by staying in and looking for the best annual parades, parties, and all things amazing. Witness the best Canada day rooftop parties and 5k runs in [CITY]

## Trending Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm)
  - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th
  - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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- **Event Name**: Shannon McWhinney: West Coast Wildlife in Motion
  - **Description**: Artist Talk, Live Painting Demo & Creative Process ShowcaseEvent Date & Time:  Saturday, August 8 • 2–5 PM  Opening Talk & Demo:
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day
  - **Description**: Creative Harbour Day – August 1stCelebrate Nanaimo’s vibrant arts community at Creative Harbour Day! Our new downtown Gallery showcases work from over 70 local Artists and Makers —
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Edward Savage's Top 5 Wildlife Photography Tips
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: My Top 5 Wildlife Photography TipsPresented by Canadian Photographer, Author & Naturalist Guide Edward SavageThursday Night Art Zone – Pacific Arts Market,
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026
  - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21
  - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall
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- **Event Name**: Needle‑Felting Demo & Q&A
  - **Description**: Art Zone – Needle‑Felting Demo & Q&A with Kim Kirton of KK Cuddly CollectiblesJuly 30 • August 6 • August 13 • August 20As part of the Commercial Street Night Market, Pac
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Once Upon a Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Friday 12-7pm 🎄Saturday 10-5pm 🦄Sunday 10-4pm 🎀$5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. ? 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! ?
  - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre
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- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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