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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 promotes and maintains Finnish culture in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1968, the club’s regular activities include a Finnish language study and a Little Finns programs, movie nights, and observance of traditional Finnish holidays. The club also organizes cultural evenings and supports the works of Finnish composers, artists, performers and sports teams.

 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.

Lapland, 2015 (photo by M. Peuramäki-Brown)
Helsinki, 2012 (photo by M. Peuramäki-Brown)

CFCA’s Annual General Meeting NEW LOCATION

The Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00PM. This year we will be meeting in a NEW Location: YW (Inglewood) Community Hub located at 1715-17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5J1. There is free, accessible self-parking and bus stop access. If you are an…

Online Winter & Spring Language Lessons 2026

Please visit our FINNISH LANGUAGE LESSONS page for more information on how to register for online Finnish language lessons. Winter sessions resume in January 2026. Spring sessions resume in April 2026. Classes are free with an Active CFCA Membership.

CFCA Pikkujoulut Ticket Sales END December 2

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for this annual event. Ticket sales close on December 2. Please visit our EVENTS – UPCOMING page for a link to Communal to purchase tickets.