The Canadian Club of Vancouver exists today, as it has for a century, to promote Canadian identity and foster Canadian unity. It encourages knowledge of Canada’s own history, honours native talent in the arts, sciences, business and public affairs, and – as stated in the original founding objectives – ‘fosters patriotic sentiment.’
The Club is a product of its time and of its place. As Vincent M
assey, one of the country’s great Governors-General, put it in 1952, “Canadian Clubs… are made possible by our national character; they are made necessary by our national need. Theirs is a great honour and a heavy responsibility.” Still today, it is about nurturing a sense of nationhood in a highly diverse population. "I love Canada. I love its passion, its purpose, and its hope. I joined the Canadian Club of Vancouver to be part of something that celebrates Canadian achievement and honours this great nation. As President of the Canadian Club of Vancouver, I hope to leverage the outpouring of national pride witnessed during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games to engage Canadians in celebrating artists, athletes, scientists and military heroes, and most importantly encourage another generation of patriots proud to call Canada home. The Canadian Club of Vancouver has over a one hundred year tradition of promoting unity and showcasing great Canadians who inspire young and old. My goals for the year ahead are to see Canadian flags in every home and office, and to lead Canadians in Vancouver in appreciating the heroic and honourable past and present actions of our Navy as it celebrates 100 years of dedicated service." Mike Shardlow
President, Canadian Club of Vancouver
