Spanning 170+ feature films, 97 shorts, 128+ premieres (including 26 world premieres), #VIFF2025, brings together films, live performances, industry talks, and interactive experiences to connect audiences with bold stories and visionary creators from around the world.

Details and tickets:viff.org/festival

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Rain or Shine!)

Location: Scandinavian Community Centre, Burnaby

We’re calling on all green thumbs, outdoor enthusiasts, and community champions to roll up their sleeves and help us give the Scandinavian Centre’s gardens a fresh, clean start.

💪 What to Bring: rakes, hoes, shovels, and weed eaters

🍽️ All volunteers will be treated to a hearty lunch as a small thank-you for your time and effort.

✅ RSVP Today!

📧 Email:info@scancentre.org

📞 Call: 604-294-2777

Let’s dig in, clean up, and connect as a community!

Purchase tickets today!

Join us for a special Gudstjänst worship service held in Swedish, celebrating faith and heritage in a meaningful setting.

🗓 Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM

📍 Location:Swedish Heritage in BC (Museum)

All are welcome! For more information, feel free to reach out to SwedishCulturalSociety.ca@gmail.com

Saturday, November 1st | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Breakfast at 8:30 AM • Lunch at 12:00 PM

It’s time to roll up our sleeves and show some love to our Scandinavian Centre! We're calling on all our community members and volunteers to help keep our Centre looking its best.

Whether you prefer working indoors or out, rain or shine, there’s something for everyone. Bring your pails, rags, and great energy for a day of community spirit and teamwork.

🥐 Breakfast at 8:30 AM sharp – generously prepared by the Danish House Society

🍲 Lunch at 12:00 PM – proudly sponsored and prepared by the Icelandic Club

Please contact Centre's office to RSVP, and let us know if you’ll be joining us for breakfast, lunch, or both.

Let’s work together to keep our Centre beautiful—we can’t do it without you!