
SPECIAL Events
The Canadian Nordic Society has hosted many special events, including concerts, exhibits, seasonal family events and elegant dinners. Look for updates on this page and on Facebook and Twitter.
May 17 Norwegian Constitution Day in Ottawa

Norwegian Constitution Day and Crossings 200 Celebration https://www.canadiannordicsociety.com/post/crossings-200
​Date: Saturday, May 17, rain or shine!
Time: ​3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Place: Stanley Park, New Edinburgh Fieldhouse,
203 Stanley Ave., Ottawa
RSVP: Please email Per Talgøy at per.talgoy@gmail.com with number of adults and children attending, and your potluck contribution (savoury or sweet shareable dish)
More info: Celebration is free of charge but free will offerings are appreciated to offset costs. Hot dogs will be provided at $2 each
Free parking on Stanley Ave. and nearby streets
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Norwegian music
Wear your bunad or Norwegian sweater and bring a flag if you have one!
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All welcome! You don't have to be Norwegian!
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2024 Christmas Lunch

2024 Christmas Lunch
​Date: Monday, December 2
Time: ​Noon
Place: River Lounge, 2259 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa
RSVP: Please email us at communications@canadiannordicsociety.com to reserve
Payment: The price is $60 per person, including taxes, gratuities, and room rental fee. Please compete the form to pay.
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by cheque to the Canadian Nordic Society (address at bottom of this page),
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by Interac etransfer to treasurer@canadiannordicsociety.com,
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or by PayPal
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Deadline: Reservation and payment must be received by Friday, November 8.​​​​​​​​
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Midsummer Celebration 2024

2024 Midsummer Celebration
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Date: Saturday, June 22
Time: ​Starting at 5:00 PM
Place: Chelsea, QC
RSVP and Details: CNS members, watch for our email with RSVP and details, including directions, by mid-June
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2023 Christmas Lunch

2023 Christmas Lunch
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Date: Monday, December 4
Time: ​Lunch is served at noon
Place: Army Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset Street West, Ottawa
Ticket:
$40 including taxes
Deadline to Reserve:
Monday, November 27
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CNS 60th Anniversary Celebration

CNS 60th Anniversary Celebration
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Date: November 3, 2023
Time: ​600 PM for meet and greet
7:00 PM supper is served!
Place: Centurion Event Center, 170 Colonnade Rd. S, Nepean
Tickets:
$85 per person, paid by October 18 via PayPal
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Midsummer Celebration 2023

Midsummer Night Celebration
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Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM​
Place: Chelsea, QC
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Annual General Meeting 2023

Annual General Meeting 2023
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Date: May 3, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM​
Place: 149 Somerset Street West, (main level) Ottawa
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Viking Gala 2020 noting Jens Munk's exploration of Hudson Bay in 1600s

Jens Munk's exploration of Hudson Bay in 1600s
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Date: January 11, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM​
Sankt Hans/Midsommar/Juhannus celebration

Sankt Hans/Midsommar/Juhannus
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Date: June 23, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM​
“A Musical Treat From Iceland"

Mezzo-soprano Hanna Dora Sturlodottir, pianist Snorri Birgisson. Sponsored by the Embassy of Iceland.
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Date: June 7, 2019
Time: 7:30 PM
Viking Gala 2018 celebrating Iceland 100

Viking Gala Iceland
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Date: November 8, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​
Sankt Hans/Midsommar/Juhannus celebration

Sankt Hans/Midsommar/Juhannus
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Date: June 23, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​
Jenny Lind concert

June 7 2018 Jenny Lind concert featuring Norwegian soprano Kine Sandtrø and Swedish accompanist Julia Sjöstedt, in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden
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Date: June 7, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​
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The Ottawa Senators 2017-2018 Nordic Night

The Ottawa Senators 2017-2018 Nordic Night
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Date: April 2, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​
Viking Gala 2017 (held in 2018) celebrating Finland 100

Viking Gala 2017 (held in 2018) celebrating Finland 100
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Date: January 25, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​
Concert “Nordic Favourites—A Musical Salute to Finland’s 100th Anniversary”

Sponsored by the Embassy of Finland
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Date: October 21, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM​
Jenny Lind Concert

Jenny Lind concert featuring soprano Ylva Stenberg and accompanist Allan Timofeitchik, sponsored by the Embassy of Sweden
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Date: June 17, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM​