2026 dates not confirmed yet. Event listings show the 2026 Nanaimo Christmas Village opening Friday, November 27, but the organizers have not confirmed the venue and hours yet. The details below are from 2025. We’ll update this page as soon as the 2026 details are announced.
For more than two decades the Nanaimo Christmas Village has brought old-world German Christmas traditions to Vancouver Island, with a West Coast twist. Expect food, local artisan goods and a cozy indoor setting that’s good for families, couples and groups of friends.
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Nanaimo Christmas Village: Quick Facts
| 2026 dates | Listed to open Friday, November 27, 2026. Not confirmed by the organizers yet |
| Last year | November 28 to 30, 2025 |
| Venue (2025) | Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo |
| Style | German-style Christmas market, indoors |
| Official site | nanaimochristmasvillage.com |
What to Expect
The village is built around German Christmas traditions: festive food, holiday treats and stalls of handmade gifts from local makers. The organizers say it’s about community, running into neighbours and spending time together, and it gives back to local causes every year.
Tips
- Check the venue before you go. One 2026 listing gives a different address from last year’s Cavallotti Lodge.
- Go Friday afternoon for the smallest crowds.
- Make a weekend of it with Ladysmith Light Up, which falls the night before on Thursday, November 26.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Nanaimo Christmas Village in 2026?
It is listed to open Friday, November 27, 2026, but the organizers have not confirmed the details yet.
Where is it held?
In 2025 it was at Cavallotti Lodge, 2060 East Wellington Road. Confirm the 2026 venue with the organizers.
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