What’s Happening
To all our members, we wish you a Happy New Year 2026!
Gott Nytt År!
January 18th, 2026
We will be showing a Swedish film called “Tomten är far till alla barnen” (Santa is the father of all the children).
Address: 1812 Duthie Ave, Burnaby,BC
Coffee will be served
Entrance by donation!
RSVP by Saturday Jan 17 to [email protected]
It is now time to renew your membership in Swedish Heritage!
Membership fees for 2026:
Single $25.00
Family $35.00
Lifetime $150.00
Pay by E-transfer to [email protected] or by check payable to Swedish Canadian Residents Foundation
Mail to: Swedish Heritage in BC
1812 Duthie Ave
Burnaby, BC V5A 3R3
A heads up on what is coming up on our program for March! Lena Karlström, recently retired, will talk about her years as a professor in Swedish at UBC. Details will follow!
Laila Axen, our founder, was recently on Vancouver Island and went to visit one of our members there, Kjell Wallberg, 95 years old. She did an interview with him about his life as an immigrant. Please take a minute to read his story!
Check Out Our New Virtual Tour
Check Out Our New Virtual Tour
We are Open!
The Swedish Heritage Museum will be open as usual on every first and third Sunday of the month between 1pm and 3 pm.
Our genealogy expert, Michelle, has been busy helping some of our members searching for lost relatives with some success. If you would like to avail yourself of Michelle’s help please email her at [email protected]. The service is free for members.