Students from Vancouver Island University's Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program baked and unveiled the world's largest Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The record-setting bar is 21.3 meters long, 0.9 meters wide, weighs nearly 500 kilograms, and was certified by the Baking Association of Canada and the Culinary Federation of Canada. The event also served as a fundraiser for new ovens for the university's culinary programs.
Vancouver Island University students make the world’s largest Nanaimo bar
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Students from Vancouver Island University's Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program baked and unveiled the world's largest Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo, British Columbia. The record-setting bar is 21.3 meters long, 0.9 meters wide, weighs nearly 500 kilograms, and was certified by the Baking Association of Canada and the Culinary Federation of Canada. The event also served as a fundraiser for new ovens for the university's culinary programs.
- 1 2016: Nanaimo bar featured at state dinner hosted by Barack Obama
- 2 2019: Canada Post approves Nanaimo bar stamp
- 3 2020: Previous Guinness World Record set by chocolatier from Levack, Ont.
- 4 May 17, 2025 (Saturday): World's largest Nanaimo bar unveiled and certified in Nanaimo; Nanaimo Bar Day proclaimed
- New world record for largest Nanaimo bar set
- Funds raised for new ovens for VIU culinary programs
- Increased pride and recognition for Nanaimo city
- Enhanced learning experience for students
What: Vancouver Island University students created the world's largest Nanaimo bar.
When: Unveiled at noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025; previous record set in 2020; Obama hosted dinner in 2016; Canada Post stamp in 2019.
Where: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada; Windsor Plywood Trades Discovery Centre on VIU campus.
Why: To bring the world record for the largest Nanaimo bar to its namesake city, generate publicity, and raise money for new ovens for VIU's culinary programs.
How: Students from VIU's Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program baked a massive Nanaimo bar (21.3m long, 0.9m wide, ~500kg) using specific ingredients, which was then certified by national baking and culinary organizations.