Step into the Maple Sugar Festival market, where local artisans, small businesses, and community partners come together to share their creations and celebrate the spirit of Nanaimo. Discover handmade crafts, unique products, and the vibrant community that makes the festival so special!
Featured local artisans
Association des Francophones de Nanaimo
MAPLE SYRUP, FOOD
Come say hi at our table! Learn about our association, chat with the team, and of course, grab the best (and cheapest) maple syrup treats in town, we don’t blame you!
Côte Ouest Library
BOOKS, GAMES
Books, games and resources, all in French for curious minds!
Sweet and Dandy cotton candy
FOOD
Make sweet memories! Enjoy classic cotton candy and a special maple syrup version made just for the Maple Sugar Festival!
Sunday Girl Bath Co.
SOAPS
Discover local handcrafted soaps, unique scents and textures made with care by Nanaimo artisans.
YES. For everyone asking: this is the new name of Kalon Bath!
Zestelier Bakery
FOOD
Taste a little piece of France! Local Nanaimo bakery brings classic French flavours with freshly baked madeleines.
Wilde Olive Jewellery Designs
JEWELLERY
Discover a little sparkle! Local Nanaimo boutique offers artisan pieces with a vintage and feminine vibe.
Pressburg Bakery
FOOD
Fresh from Europe to your plate! Enjoy hearty breads and golden pretzels with that perfect salty bite.
Our amazing comunity partners
Afrofusion Sharqi Dance
CULTURE
Celebrating movement and culture! This local dance instructor partners with us every May for Africa Day Nanaimo, bringing the joy and energy of Afro Fusion Sharqi Dance to the community.
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
COMMUNITY
Our partner in welcoming newcomers to Nanaimo, CVIMS supports newcomers and refugees with settlement, employment, family, and language programs.
École Océane (Nanaimo only French school) and school’s Parent’s association
SCHOOL
This local French school, the only one in Nanaimo, joins us each year with their parents’ association to, support their students, and connect with families. They are our main French-speaking partners in the community!
Nanaimo International Film Screening Society
CINEMA
Bringing the world to your screen! This local association partners with us every March to show a film in French for Francophonie Month.
Société historique francophone de la C.B.
CULTURE
Our BC French-Canadian history society partners with us every year, offering workshops and serving as a true ‘well of knowledge’ on history and culture during Maple sugar festival.
Become a vendor
Want to share your creations with festival-goers? We’re always looking for new artisans, small businesses, and community partners to join the market!