Events
Semlor! February 15, 2026
Movie Jan, 18 2026
Tomten är far till alla barnen.
Midsummer June, 22 2025
Sunday October 20, 2024
We screened the film The Emigrants! The 2021 film is directed by Erik Poppe and stars Gustaf Skarsgard, Sofia Helin and Diana Bermudez. Based on the 1949 book by Vilhelm Moberg, the film depicts people emigrating from Sweden to the United States in the 1840s- early 1850. It was well received and we had more people than expected. Instead of popcorn we served fika.
Folk Costume Exhibit September 22, 2024
The Folk Costume Exhibit was held on Sunday September 22, 2024. There were many visitors and we got a lot of positive feedback. The FIKA was also very well received. All in all, a very successful event!
Waffle Day! March 2024
In March we celebrated a successful Waffle Day! Around 20 people came and enjoyed an afternoon of waffles, coffee and entertainment by Janet Mowat and Östen, a member of the Runeberg choir.
Ljusstöpning Dec 3, 2023
God Jul 2023
From all of us at Swedish Heritage in BC, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this festive season bring warmth, joy, and cherished moments to you and your loved ones.
Swedish Christmas Market November 17, 2023
Swedish Fika Oct 29, 2023
Midsummer June 24, 2023
Campbell River Museum May 11, 2023
Tenants Lunch November 26 2022
Julmarknad November 19, 2022
Surrey Cloverdale October 22, 2022
Resthome 75 Year Anniversary May 28, 2022
December 4, 2021 Holiday Event
Sponsored by the Swedish Embassy in Ottawa.
The event was held December 4, 2021 at the Swedish Canadian Manor in the Swedish Canadian Village. The event started at noon with alcohol free GLÖGG together with gingerbread cookies and blue cheese.
The participants shared some of the traditional Swedish delicacies and enjoyed a cup of strong coffee. Some people took part in making candles. Many enjoyed socializing and meeting friends after our long isolation because of covid-19. Guitar playing Jörgen Olofsson with wife Monica led us in a sing-along of Christmas related songs.
The candle makers got to take home their crafted candles. This is ljusstöpning, which is an old craft in Sweden, which typically took part in the fall before Christmas. We gave tours of the Heritage room, which was decorated for Christmas. It was a congenial atmosphere and everybody seemed to have had a Merry time.
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Lunch Aug 21, 2021
February Event 2020
Group photo of some of our visitors on Membership Day.Left holding the flag is MLA for West Vancouver Capilano Ralph Sultan. Back row left is Swedish Canadian Residents’ Foundation President Anders Nordin.
Opening Ceremony Sept 15 2019
We are open! Laila Axen cuts the ribbon on September 15th 2019. Many members and guest had gathered for this opening event. After ribbon cutting they all went to the display hall where important artifacts were on display. Everybody had a great time and enjoyed both the music (thanks Bo Fred Olsson) and the artifacts. Thanks again to all the sponsors.
Grand Opening June 9th, 2019
.. It was a full house! Photo Tuulikki Abrahamsson
Donor Appreciation Display open on June 9th, 2019
This opening honored the donors that made it possible to create our new 1000 sq. ft. Heritage room. This room included, on opening day, panels recognizing the donor companies and organizations, several Swedish heritage artifacts from the 1700 hundreds, and a BIG thank YOU from the committee.