Permanent Christmas Lights
Clear Choice permanent Christmas lights are mounted once along your roofline, so you can skip ladders, clips and yearly setup. Change colours and scenes for every season from the Prairie Lighting app.
Central Vancouver Island
Permanent Outdoor LED
Lighting in Nanaimo, BC
Clear Choice Lighting installs permanent outdoor LED lighting for homes and businesses throughout Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island.
- Warm-White Lighting
- Christmas Colours
- Holiday Patterns
- App Control
- Warm-White Lighting
- Christmas Colours
- Holiday Patterns
- App Control
01Canadian-Made Prairie Lighting System
02Lifetime LED Bulb Warranty
0310-Year Component Warranty
04IP68 Waterproof Rated
01Canadian-Made Prairie Lighting System
02Lifetime LED Bulb Warranty
0310-Year Component Warranty
04IP68 Waterproof Rated
One Nanaimo Home. Endless Ways to Light It.
Permanent lighting / endless possibilities
On this home
Warm white
Dedicated warm-white LEDs softly trace this Nanaimo home’s roofline for an elegant everyday glow.
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What Are Permanent Outdoor Lights?
Permanent outdoor lights are low-voltage LED lights installed permanently along your soffits, fascia and roofline inside discreet colour-matched aluminum track. Clear Choice Lighting installs the Prairie Lighting system throughout Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island, giving homeowners year-round control over warm-white lighting, Christmas displays, holidays and custom colours from their smartphone.
Six Ways You Can Use Our Lights
Permanent Soffit Lighting
Our permanent soffit lighting brings clean warm-white roofline lighting to Central Vancouver Island homes every evening, with full colour for holidays and special occasions.
Permanent Holiday Lights
Switch from Halloween orange to Canada Day red and white in seconds—without rehanging lights on your Nanaimo home.
Architectural Exterior Lighting
Highlight peaks, soffits and rooflines to give Nanaimo homes a polished architectural glow after dark.
Smart Outdoor Lighting
Nanaimo homeowners can control colours, zones, brightness, schedules and saved scenes from the Prairie Lighting app.
Outdoor LED Track Lighting
Colour-matched aluminum track keeps LEDs discreet and protected through Central Vancouver Island rain and coastal weather.
Permanent Outdoor Lights vs Temporary Lights: What’s the Difference?
Comparison| What changes | Permanent outdoor lights | Temporary string lights |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installed once | Reinstalled every year |
| Appearance | Low-profile, colour-matched track | Visible wires & clips |
| Control | App, zone & schedule control | Plug-in or basic timer |
| Colours | 16 million colours | Limited colour options |
| White lighting | Dedicated white lighting | White quality varies by strand |
| When you can use them | Year-round use | Seasonal use only |
| Daytime & storage | Clean daytime appearance | Tangled storage bins & bulb replacements |
| Ladder work | No annual ladder work | Climb every year |
The Prairie Lighting System We Install
Clear Choice Lighting installs Prairie Lighting's permanent RGBWW system throughout Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island. The system combines dedicated warm-white architectural lighting, millions of colour possibilities, discreet colour-matched track and smart app control in one permanent installation.
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Prairie Lighting 30mm Pro RGBWW LED Lights
Dedicated Warm White + Full Colour
Prairie’s individually addressable RGBWW pixels give you clean warm-white architectural lighting for everyday use, plus millions of colours for Christmas, holidays, game days and custom displays.
- IP68 waterproof rating
- Rated for up to 100,000 hours
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Colour-Matched Aluminum Track
Designed to Disappear Into Your Home
The LEDs and wiring are installed inside low-profile aluminum track selected to blend with your soffits and fascia, keeping the system discreet when the lights are turned off.
- Protective aluminum track
- Built for Vancouver Island rain and coastal conditions
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Smart Controller
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Control
The smart controller connects the lighting system and gives you control over individual pixels, zones, brightness, schedules and saved scenes through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Low-voltage 24V system
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Prairie Lighting App
Control Every Look From Your Phone
Switch from warm-white architectural lighting to Christmas colours, custom patterns and saved scenes, then adjust brightness, zones and schedules from the Prairie Lighting app.
- Canadian-made app
Clear Choice chose Prairie because homeowners do not have to choose between architectural lighting and holiday lighting. The same system can provide subtle warm white every evening, then switch to Christmas colours, Halloween, Canada Day or a completely custom scene in seconds. One system for everyday lighting and every occasion.
How Much Do Permanent Outdoor Lights Cost in Nanaimo?
Most Clear Choice Lighting installations are priced based on the size of the home, roofline complexity and how much of the property is being illuminated. These four starting points make it easier to plan your project.
Concept visualization
BungalowFront-only lighting
Starting at$3,800+ GST
What’s included
- Prairie-Lighting System
- 16 million colours + warm white
- App control, timers & patterns
- 10-year system warranty
- Lifetime LED bulb warranty
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Two-StoreyFront-only lighting
Starting at$5,780+ GST
What’s included
- Prairie-Lighting System
- 16 million colours + warm white
- App control, timers & patterns
- 10-year system warranty
- Lifetime LED bulb warranty
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Large Two-StoreyFront-only lighting
Starting at$7,100+ GST
What’s included
- Prairie-Lighting System
- 16 million colours + warm white
- App control, timers & patterns
- 10-year system warranty
- Lifetime LED bulb warranty
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Mansion / EstateFront-only lighting
Starting at$9,080+ GST
What’s included
- Prairie-Lighting System
- 16 million colours + warm white
- App control, timers & patterns
- 10-year system warranty
- Lifetime LED bulb warranty
Every Clear Choice installation includes:
- Professional installation
- Colour-matched aluminum track
- Controller
- Power components
- App setup
- Local Nanaimo support
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What affects the price? Your final price depends on linear footage, roofline complexity, installation height, coverage and the number of controllers or lighting zones required.
View the Pricing GuideWhy Clear Choice
Why Nanaimo Homeowners Choose Clear Choice Lighting
Permanent outdoor lighting is a long-term addition to your home. Clear Choice Lighting combines professional installation, Canadian-made Prairie Lighting technology and long-term warranty protection with a local team focused on doing the job properly.
10-Year System Warranty
Your Prairie Lighting system is backed by a 10-year warranty on major system components, giving you long-term protection well beyond installation day.
Lifetime LED Bulb Warranty
The individual Prairie Lighting LED bulbs are backed by a lifetime warranty, providing additional peace of mind for one of the most important components of your system.
Canadian-Made Prairie Lighting
We install Prairie Lighting, a Canadian permanent outdoor lighting system designed for Canadian homes, weather and year-round use.
5+ Years of Home Service Experience
Clear Choice Lighting founders Kalan and Liam bring more than five years of experience operating residential home-service businesses, including exterior property care, window cleaning, gutter cleaning, soft washing and snow removal.
Local Nanaimo Installation Team
Clear Choice Lighting is based in Nanaimo and serves homeowners throughout Central Vancouver Island. Every installation is completed by Clear Choice Lighting employees—not subcontractors—so you are dealing with the same accountable local team before, during and after your installation.
Clean, Low-Profile Installation
LED pixels, wiring and connections are installed inside colour-matched aluminum track designed to blend into your soffits and roofline when the lights are turned off.
Permanent Outdoor Lighting FAQs
Get answers from Clear Choice Lighting about permanent outdoor lights, Prairie Lighting, installation, warranties and Nanaimo's coastal climate.
How much do permanent outdoor lights cost in Nanaimo?
Bungalow front coverage is estimated at $3,800–$4,256 + GST; other home types and coverage options have their own price ranges. The minimum project is $2,500 + GST. Final price confirmed after a free on-site measurement. Use our or request a free quote for your home.
Are permanent lights only for Christmas?
No. You can use warm-white architectural lighting throughout the year, then switch to colours and patterns for Christmas, holidays, game days and special occasions.
Can permanent lights handle Nanaimo’s wet coastal weather?
Yes. The Prairie Lighting pixels we install are IP68-rated and designed to withstand rain, moisture and year-round Vancouver Island weather.
What do permanent lights look like during the day?
The LEDs sit inside low-profile, Canadian-made aluminum track beneath your roofline. Clear Choice Lighting can colour-match the track from over 100 available colours to blend with your home’s soffit or fascia, making the system far less noticeable during the day than exposed bulbs, clips and wires.
Can permanent lights produce normal warm-white lighting?
Yes. Prairie Lighting’s RGBWW pixels include dedicated 2700K warm-white LEDs, producing natural-looking architectural lighting as well as millions of colours.
How are permanent outdoor lights controlled?
The Prairie Lighting app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, lets you control colours, brightness, patterns, schedules and individual lighting zones. When the controller is connected to your home Wi-Fi network and online, you can control the lights from anywhere in the world.
How long does installation take?
Most Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island home installations are completed in a single day. Larger homes, complex rooflines and full-wrap installations may require additional time.
How long do permanent outdoor lights last, and what warranty is included?
Prairie Lighting’s LED bulbs are rated for up to 100,000 hours, or about 25 years of regular nighttime use. The included warranty is 1-year workmanship, 10-year parts, lifetime bulbs. The lifespan estimate is separate from the warranty.For a deeper look at what affects their lifespan, read our complete guide to how long permanent outdoor lights last.
Service Areas
Serving Central Vancouver Island
Nanaimo is our home base. We travel north to Parksville and Qualicum Beach and south through Cedar and Ladysmith. Send us your address and we’ll confirm availability.
CourtenayComoxCumberlandQualicum BeachParksvillePort AlberniNanoose BayLantzvilleNanaimoLadysmithChemainusLake CowichanDuncanShawnigan LakeMill Bay
Comox Valley
Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay
Cowichan Lake
Lake Cowichan, Youbou, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake
Cowichan Valley
Chemainus, Crofton, North Cowichan, Duncan, Maple Bay, Cowichan Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake
Lantzville & Nanoose Bay
Upper Lantzville, Lower Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Fairwinds, Red Gap, Beachcomber
Nanaimo
North Nanaimo, Hammond Bay, Departure Bay, Uplands, Diver Lake, Jingle Pot, Harewood, University District, Chase River, Cinnabar Valley
Parksville & Area
French Creek, San Pareil, Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Englishman River
Port Alberni & Alberni Valley
Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Beaver Creek, Sproat Lake, Beaufort
Qualicum Beach & Area
Qualicum Bay, Dashwood, Bowser, Deep Bay, Whiskey Creek, Dunsmuir
South Nanaimo & Ladysmith
Cedar, Yellow Point, Cassidy, South Wellington, Extension, Ladysmith, Saltair
Ready to illuminate your Central Vancouver Island home?