Date: Monday, May 11

 

Time: ​Noon

 

Place: Army Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset Street West, Ottawa 

 

Details: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Nordic Society, and the election of CNS Council 2026 - 2027, will take place on Wednesday May 11, 2026, at the luncheon. The form to submit a nomination for Council has been sent by email to CNS members. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 26, 2026.

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Date: Monday, December 1

Time: ​Noon

Place: Army Officers’ Mess, 149 Somerset Street West, Ottawa 

Details: A turkey dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert and coffee. (Vegetarian meal available on request). Nordic music, Christmas sing-along and more!

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RSVP: Please email us at communications@canadiannordicsociety.com to reserve. Include the number and names of people who will be attending. If you would like a vegetarian meal, please specify this in your email. 

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Payment: The cost is $40 per member, and $50 for non-members, payable in advance, including all taxes and gratuities.) Please compete the form to pay.

You may pay :

• by Interac etransfer to treasurer@canadiannordicsociety.com,
  Security Question: What country are we in? Answer: Canada

• by cheque to the Canadian Nordic Society.
  Please do not mail your cheque, as the current postal situation is making timely delivery uncertain. We would be happy to come to your home to collect your cheque if necessary.
  Email treasurer@canadiannordicsociety.com, to arrange for your cheque to be picked up. 

• by PayPal 

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Deadline: The deadline to reserve and pay is November 24.  ​​​​​​​​

Museum Group Tour

 

​Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

 

Time: ​1:30 PM 

 

Place: 11 Aviation Parkway

 

RSVP: Please email communications@Canadiannordicsociety.com to confirm attendance

 

More info: This free group tour is for CNS members, with a limit of 20 people. 

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Nordic midsummer party

 

​Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

 

Time: ​5:00 PM 

 

Place: Chelsea, Quebec (private residence)

 

RSVP: Please email Hilde Huus at Hildehuu@gmail.com with number of attendees and potluck contribution (no desserts please)

 

More info: Exact location and directions will be sent to members of the CNS members and the Canadian Friends of Finland Ottawa

 

Nordic singalong and good times!

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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

 

​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.

You may pay :

• by cheque to the Canadian Nordic Society (address at bottom of this page),

• by Interac etransfer to treasurer@canadiannordicsociety.com,
  Security Question: What country are we in? Answer: Canada

• or by PayPal 

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Deadline: Reservation and payment must be received by Friday, November 8.​​​​​​​​

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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

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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

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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 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

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Date: May 3, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM​

Place: 149 Somerset Street West, (main level) Ottawa

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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

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Date: June 23, 2019

Time: 7:30 PM​

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 Iceland

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Date: November 8, 2018

Time: 7:30 PM​

Sankt Hans/Midsommar/Juhannus

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Date: June 23, 2018

Time: 7:30 PM​

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

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Date: April 2, 2018

Time: 7:30 PM​

Viking Gala 2017 (held in 2018) celebrating Finland 100

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Date: January 25, 2018

Time: 7:30 PM​

Sponsored by the Embassy of Finland

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Date: October 21, 2017

Time: 7:30 PM​

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​