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Posts tagged Commercial Street Night Market

The Nanaimo Commercial Street Night Market hits an attendance all time high on its 7th season

This year’s Commercial Street Night Market had a boom in attendance. This year marks the market’s 7th season, bringing major foot traffic and fun to downtown every Thursday for the past 11 week.

NanaimoLuis ZablahAugust 31, 2026Luis Zablah, Commercial Street Night Market, Commercial Street, Rini Jose, Michelle Boonster, Boonies Baked Goods, Joe Lyons, KBR Pottery, Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Josh Kulhawy, Botanist Daughter Flower Shop, Market

New event to showcase cultures from around the world at the Commercial Street Night Market

This summer many of the diverse communities that make up Nanaimo will have the chance to showcase their cultures and traditions through music, food, and dance at the Commercial Street Night Market.