Bastion Lighting Calendar

Bastion Lighting Colours Red and Green from December 11 - January 1, 2026 for Christmas

Time and date:

Christmas in Canada is celebrated in much the same way as it is in other Western countries. As it is across the globe, December 25 is the official holiday in Canada, with many Canadians also taking time off on the afternoon of the 24th (Christmas Eve) as well as Boxing Day, which is celebrated on the 26th.

Requesting a Bastion Lighting event

If your organization or cause would like to have the Bastion lit, please visit our Bastion Lighting Requests page.

Contact Us

Administrative Assistant to Mayor & Council
250-755-4400
mayor.council@nanaimo.ca
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