Canadian Friends of Finland BC

06/22/2026

So many people stopped by our table at the Midsummer asking about the Finnish language. If you want to try to learn some, check out this website that was started in 2007 by a Belgium woman who moved to Finland for love. Her love of language, of the Finnish language is reflected very much in her website.

Learn the Finnish comma rules in this in-depth article. In part 1 we look at comma rules within full sentences.

06/16/2026

Opera Lirica, a Vancouver-based non-profit opera company is hosting a concert and presentation of Finnish songs called Heritage and Heart: A Finnish Musical Journey with soprano Elaina Moreau at the Vancouver Unitarian Church, as part of the Heritage Salon Social concert and presentation series celebrating our singers' heritages sponsored by the City of Vancouver.

Heritage and Heart: A Finnish Musical Journey

Soprano, Elaina Moreau | Pianist, Roger Parton

Join us for an evening of Finnish art song. A journey into the heart of Finland through song, poetry, myths and legends. Following the concert/presentation, there will be time for conversation, tea, and Finnish treats.

Thursday, June 18 | 7pm-8:30pm | Doors open 6:30pm

Vancouver Unitarian Church, 949 W. 49th Ave + Oak St, north east corner Tickets: $25 including tax | $15 for seniors 65+ | free for students
operalirica.ca/upcoming-concerts-events

Elaina Moreau, soprano, was a semi-finalist in the prestigious VIII Mirjam Helin International Singing Competition in (Finland, 2019), a three-time Regional Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (2016, 2014, 2011), was named a laureate of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs Lyriques (Montreal, 2017), and was a finalist in the Ricardo Zandonai International Singing Competition (Italy, 2017).

Concerts & Events Heritage Salon Socials Concert & Presentation Series 2026 May 8, June 18, June 27 | 7pm | Unitarian Church Armenian, Finnish, and Filipino Art Songs Longing for the Homeland: Songs from ArmeniaSoprano, Tamar Simon | Baritone, Geoff Schellenberg | Pianist, Roger PartonJoin us for an...

05/18/2026

From Oulu to the World: A Look at Europe’s Capital of Culture 2026 What happens when an entire region prepares to welcome Europe through culture? Join us for a special behind-the-scenes look at Oulu 2026 European Capital of Culture, as the people shaping this historic year share how Oulu and Northern Ostrobothnia are preparing for one of Europe’s most significant cultural honours. This webinar will explore the vision, scale, and local impact of Oulu2026—from major official programming to the festivals, traditions, and communities helping bring it to life. Register now at this link.

05/15/2026

The newsletter is a good read, pretty basic, but it does bring you a bit of Finnishness. You will be seeing a lot of posts on the Burnaby based Midsummer - lots of fun will be happening.

05/15/2026

We we curate the newsletter, we come across all kinds of strange items. This is one from the 70s.

05/15/2026

Looks like there is another series to explore from Finland. Have you heard about it yet?

05/15/2026

Midsummer, which is a fun outdoors festival in Burnaby BC is approaching - we are on the look out for flowers, ivy and herbs!