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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)
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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.