Nearly two-dozen Canadian flags are now at the entrance to Nanaimo's Maffeo Sutton Park, a show of national unity and patriotism. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Canadian flags adorn Nanaimo’s Maffeo Sutton Park

Mar 14, 2025 | 2:07 PM

NANAIMO — The city’s crown jewel park is looking a little more patriotic this spring.

Usually decorated with an array of international flags, the gallery at Maffeo Sutton Park, overlooking the Comox Rd./Terminal Ave. intersection, is instead a sea of red and white after an initiative from the City’s parks department.

The display typically represents a number of different nations and is installed seasonally.

The Canadian flags were provided by the City’s parks and recreation department and installation was completed on Wednesday, March 12.

Flags are usually installed in the spring and removed after the summer ends.

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Twenty-two Canadian flags are now flying at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo, part of an annual display usually featuring flags of the world. (Jordan Davidson/NanaimoNewsNOW)

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