Buy Local Downtown Nanaimo | unceded territories of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), qʼʷa:n̓ƛ̓ʼən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and scəẃaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) Nations

When you buy local, you support businesses that support an ecosystem of other local businesses in the community — from farmers and growers to makers and manufacturers, to business support service providers, like graphic designers and credit unions. So many Downtown Vancouver businesses are committed to buying local and supporting a strong community — discover the stories of how Downtown Vancouver businesses keep your community strong!

The B.C. Buy Local campaign encourages consumers to shift at least 1% of their spending — just $15 — to a local business, or a local grown or local made product. If all consumers make a 1% shift, it will create 3,100 jobs and sends $94M in wages to workers in B.C. Check out more reasons to buy local.

About Nanaimo Prosperity Corp.

The Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation (NPC) exists to help ensure a thriving and resilient local economy. With partners in business, government, First Nations, and community, the corporation generates ideas and leads collaboration on initiatives to solve problems and promote opportunity.

About Downtown Nanaimo

Big enough to have what you need. Small enough for you to fit in. Nanaimo is close enough to metropolitan attractions while maintaining the charm of a small coastal paradise. With its many recreational and economic opportunities, Nanaimo is a city you don’t want to overlook.

Nanaimo is one of the fastest-growing Canadian cities and full of hidden gems. From small mom-and-pop shops to medium-sized businesses, allow us to introduce you to a few of the amazing people who have built their lives and their entreprises in our community.

Find a business – Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.