25 Years of the Maple Sugar Festival in Nanaimo

This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of a Nanaimo festival celebrating French language, culture, and food. The Maple Sugar Festival is celebrating its silver anniversary at the Beban Park Social Centre Friday through Sunday. The event is organized by the Association des Francophones de Nanaimo, Midcoast Morning spoke with Executive Director Camille Veron about the festival and the local francophone community.

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Disclosure: Host Joe Pugh is a member of L’Association des Francophones de Nanaimo.

Podcast Photo: Maple Sugar Festival illustration (Provided).