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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.


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.

Harri Soinila Comedy Show – 2 NIGHTS

Tickets are now on sale for a special comedy show featuring Finnish comedian, Harri Soinila, Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18. To purchase tickets visit our UPCOMING: Events page for a direct link to purchase.