Registrations for online Finnish language lessons is open. Please visit the page for a registration link. Beginner and Intermediate classes begin Thursday, October 9, 2025. Advanced classes begin September 15, 2025. Programs run approximately 10 weeks.
Registrations for the Little Finns programs NOW OPEN. Please visit the Little Finns page for more information on how to register.
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SPECIAL EVENT
The Swedish Ambassador to Canada, H.E.Signe Burgstaller, will be making a special presentation on the Baltic Security Situation at the Scandinavian Centre on
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00PM at the Scandinavian Centre, Calgary; doors open at 6:30PM.
TICKETS & REGISTRATION
TICKETS: $25/per person (Seating is limited to 175 people)
For ADVANCE TICKETS: E-transfer to scanctr@telus.net (Please include your “name & Sept 25” in details for entry list)
The event is open to members of the Scandinavian Centre and the general public.
PLEASE NOTE:
“On behalf of the Ambassador, we wish to clarify that media will not be present and that this event will not be recorded and published later on”.
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FOODS
1) Finn Goods in Langley BC: https://finngoods.com They have Finnish food, candy, Moomin mugs, sauna products, etc.
2) Glimmis: https://glimmis-canada.ca/ not Finnish but they have reasonably priced reflectors, which essentially everyone in Finland uses!
3) Söpösöpö is an online shop offering free shipping worldwide on orders over $100.00. (www.soposopo.com)
MARIMEKKO HOMEWARE/TEXTILES
1) Kit Interiors (739 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E3): https://kitinteriorobjects.com/brands/marimekko/
2) Holt Renfrew (510 8 Ave SW): https://www.holtrenfrew.com/en/Products/Home/Designers/Marimekko/c/HomeMarimekko?srsltid=AfmBOor7tsIv8jvhTGJlqz2m4Gt2Lo_QFuxKVY_EJcXkzvXg-8kZebAG
3) EQ3 (8180 11 St SE #100) https://www.eq3.com/ca/en/category/eq3plus/marimekko?srsltid=AfmBOop57aJiUI-IJsKv6sfmm636h87kktsCZLoRH5NJCyNKRCTlOCRG
4) Simons (304 8 Ave SW #100): https://www.simons.ca/en/home-decor/brands-a-z/marimekko–6770-brands-31820
5) Gravity Pope (clothing store; 1126 17 Ave SW) https://www.gravitypope.com/collections/marimekko?srsltid=AfmBOorFfh7PirihGMJl_qTzVVxj7bVYV2nq9IBOtpqSmYbfAcoDIJ9h
6) FinnPort (Thunder Bay): https://finnport.com
Edelweiss Village (1921 20 Ave NW) is a European deli with specialty German, Dutch, Polish & Scandinavian groceries, gifts & a cafe. Finnish goodies that have recently been spotted include licorice (Halva, Panda, Fazer), Cloetta Skipper pipes, Fazer chocolates, Dan Sukker Pearl Sugar, Finnish mustard, Moomin Nordqvist tea. Visit their website to see what is currently in stock: https://edelweissimports.com/search/
Alpine Sausage (3919 Richmond Rd SW) is a deli that provides locally sourced quality meat and poultry products with a Danish influence and contemporary taste. Not long ago, we found Finnish candies, salmiakki, näkkäri, and herring at their store. You can also make a Wishlist and they will import.
IKEA (8000 11 St SE): This popular Scandinavian chain has recently been selling Finnish Dumle and salty toffee Fazer chocolate bars!
Many stores throughout Calgary such as London Drugs and Real Canadian Superstore often carry Finn Crisp, a whole grain rye crisp bread baked with 100% rye flour.
Arctic Blue is a distillery tucked away in the small town of Ilomantsi, in the North Karelian region of Eastern Finland. Their gins have won awards around the world.
In Calgary, you can purchase three of their products: the gin, rose gin, and oat (gluten free, dairy free). Currently, these are in stock at Highlander Wine & Spirits for about $60/bottle. However, if you go to your preferred liquor store and ask them to bring it in (give them the SKU #; see below), the prices should be cheaper as the Importer has changed. The new prices should be ~$40/bottle for the gin and gin rose and ~$35/bottle for the oat.
Arctic Blue Gin – SKU 873757
Arctic Blue Gin Rose – SKU 873758
Arctic Blue Oat – SKU 873759
Check out the Arctic Blue website for delicious cocktail recipes.
Scandinavian centre Spring concert will be held on May 3, 2024 at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at the Scan center, 739 20th Avenue NW.
Tickets are $10 for adults and free for youth under 16 years old. Ticket price includes refreshments. You can buy tickets at the Centre office ahead of time or at the door.
Performances by Scandinavian center Adult and Youth Choirs, Spelman Band, and Nordic Folk Dancers.
For further information or tickets, call 403-284-2610 or email scantr@telus.net
Award-Winning Mixologist, Timo Salimäki, will show us some Finnish cocktails!
Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association 