THE 8™ ANNUAL MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ABORIGINAL TRADITIONS FEBRUARY 20 — 24, 2008 again and this year the Festival's cultural theme will celebrate . Canada's Aboriginal People, their Francophone flavours and their Maple Sugar Traditions through their activities, high calibre performances, cultural exhibits and culinary delights, and of course the Festival's signature trademark, Pure Maple Toffee on Snow! |: Maple Sugar Time in Nanaimo For the past 8 years February has been known as a sweet time for Nanaimo residents and thousands of Festival visitors, as folks enjoy 5 fun-filled days of cultural ‘and traditional activities _.. known for-centuries in eastern Canada as the 'Maple Sugar Season. On-Friday February 22nd at 4pm, Beban Park's Centennial Building will begin its magical transformation into an old time Sugar Shack and the Festival Village doors will open, offering a multitude of festivities until Le Centre Service Canada de Nanaimo Service Canada rassemble sous un méme toit l'information sur les services et les prestations du gouvernement du. Canada. Venez rencontrer l'un de nos agents, qui vous” “- orientera vers les programmes et les services dont vous avez besoin. Votre Centre Service Canada vous offre : ¢ Des services courtois et précis * Un accés par Internet 4 information et aux outils dont vous avez besoin * Les services d’agents réceptionnaires des demandes de passeport, permis d’embarcation de plaisance, 9pm and continuing non-stop throughout Saturday, from 9am to 9pm, and Sunday, from 9am to 4pm. This year, the festival celebrates the Aboriginal People and the AFN is honoured to hold its Festival in the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. The 2008 Festival promises two and a half fun-filled days of activities available to anyone in the general public wishing to experience a unique bilingual event where audiences can immerse themselves in a rich selection of French-Canadian festivities including educational exhibits, music, clowns, authentic French-Canadian food and a genuine atmosphere of joie de vivre. Enjoy a variety of maple sugar products, treat yourself to a traditional home-made Tourtiére meat pie or Poutine; visit the Entertainment Tent for an intimate musical performance or an Aboriginal workshop depicting the ancient art of tree tapping; take a horse-drawn carriage ride; and be awed by world famous Ice Carvers demonstrating their incredible talents. Or simply sit back and relax to the sounds of folk and contemporary music from some of Canada's best performers representing all ages and cultural backgrounds, all on our main stage. Of course, a visit to the Festival is not complete without a sample of its famous mouth-watering maple toffee on snow and traditional maple sugar delicacies. The Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Erable is a unique event sure to please all ages and tastes.. It’s a must see, hear and taste experience! Design/Production MABE aa BESIGN (250) 738-0250 | madebydesign.ca Nanaimo Service Canada Centre Service Canada brings together information on Government of Canada services and benefits under one roof. Meet with one of our staff who will direct you “ to the programs and services you need. Your Service Canada Centre offers: ‘ ¢ Professional and helpful service * internet access to information and tools * Passport Receiving Agent services, Pleasure Craft lassurance-emploi, les services externes, et plus. Visitez votre Centre Service Canada dés aujourd'hui! 60, rue Front, Nanaimo, C.-B. Ouvert du lundi au vendredi, de8h 30ai6h Pour plus de renseignements : For more information: Composez/Call 1800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232) (ATS / TTY: 1-800-926-9105) Cliquez / Click Visitez / Visit WWW.FRANCOPHONENANAIMO.ORG servicecanada.ca votre Centre Service Canada your Service Canada Centre PAAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL - FEBRUARY 20-24, 2008 6 (Licensing, Employment Insurance, outreach services, and more. Visit your Service Canada Centre today! 60 Front Street, Nanaimo, B.C. Open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Service Canada