We want you to Rediscover Downtown Nanaimo!

Submit your Downtown Nanaimo photo – it could be of you dining downtown, shopping local, or walking and enjoying the scenery – each week will have a different theme!
Every Friday, we will draw one winner for a $200 prize package from Downtown Nanaimo! PLUS, we will be giving away a grand prize draw at the end of seven weeks, valued at $500!

Weekly Themes:

July 12 – 16: Favourite Downtown Restaurant
July 19 – 23: Favourite Downtown Retail store
July 26 – 30: At the Waterfront
August 2 – 6: Favourite Sweet Treat Downtown
August 9 – 13: Favourite Downtown Gallery (Arts & Culture)
August 16 – 20: Favourite Way To Play Downtown Nanaimo (Recreation)
August 23 – 27: Favourite Downtown Historic Landmark
August 30 – September 3: $500 Shopping Spree – submit your favourite photo in Downtown Nanaimo!

Fun facts about Downtown Nanaimo

– Downtown is home to well over 50 places to grab a quick bite!
– More than 8 out of 10 businesses are locally owned, almost guaranteeing a unique and friendly experience.
– Find eclectic art galleries, two outstanding museums, and performances at the Port Theatre!
– Just for Fun: we’ve got all the weird and fun things covered Downtown like the silly boat regatta, and world’s biggest bathtub race!