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Our logo. The hannunvaakuna, or looped square, is an ancient symbol (pre-Christian) in Finland that was used for good luck or to ward off bad luck (oldest example, so far, in Finland dates back 1000 years). Also used historically to mark places of interest. Blue lines represent Calgary’s Bow River. Design by Raheel Khan.

The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association (CFCA) promotes and maintains Finnish culture in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1968, the club’s regular activities include online Finnish language study and a Little Finns program (established in 1997), various workshops plus observance of traditional Finnish holidays and flag days. The club also organizes cultural evenings and supports the works of Finnish composers, artists, performers and sports teams in Alberta.

Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association edistää ja ylläpitää suomalaista kulttuuria Calgaryssa. Perustettu vuonna 1968, seuran säännölliseen toimintaan kuuluvat suomen kielen opiskelu, Pikku Finskit lasten kerho, elokuva-illat ja perinteisten suomalaisten juhlapyhien viettäminen. Klubi järjestää myös kulttuuritapahtumia ja tukee suomalaisia esiintyjiä, säveltäjiä, taiteilijoita ja urheilijoita.


Little Finns Registration NOW Open

Click the link below or CFCA members please log into your Communal account to register. Little Finns is a free program available to CFCA members with an active Family Membership. Sessions begin Nov 1 and end Nov 29. New sessions will resume in 2027.

Sudbury Ontario Man Researches Finnish History

Sean Lavoie discovered a long forgotten Finnish cemetery in Sudbury, Ontario (Long Lake Road for those who are familiar with the area) which lead him down the rabbit hole of how Finnish immigrants influenced the Greater Sudbury Region. How many other Finnish communities and halls are located around Canada which reveal the quiet history of…

Pikkujoulut is SUNDAY, DEC 6 2026

Due to a conflict, CFCA’s annual Pikkujoulut celebration has been moved to Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the Edgemont Community Centre, Panorama Room. Please check back for more information and tickets sales.