Our Cultural Community
Victoria Edelweiss Club
Victoria
The German Canadian Cultural Society (aka Victoria Edelweiss Club) was founded in 1970 to preserve the cultural practices of the German speaking immigrants of the Victoria area, and to help integrate them to the Canadian way of life. It was hoped that Canadians would come as guests to social events and learn about German culture too - and they did!
Some upcoming events:
-Wednesday September 10: Schnitzel Night at the Victoria Edelweiss Club. Doors at 5:30pm. Reservation and pre order required by Sunday September 7th.
-Saturday September 20: Whistle Buoy Brewing Oktoberfest. Performances at 2pm & 4:30pm. The patio is open all day and has a $5 cove. You can come and go throughout the day.
-Saturday September 27: Category 12 Oktoberfest. 2 seatings, 12 noon and 4pm. Tickets available online
-Wednesday October 8: Schnitzel Night at the Edelweiss Club. Doors at 5:30pm. Reservation and pre order required by Sunday October 5th.
-Friday October 24 & Saturday October 25: Oktoberfest at the Edelweiss Club. An evening of great food, music and dancing! Tickets sell quickly.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Victoria
The White Eagle Polish Association is a non-profit organization, founded to maintain and promote Polish culture in Victoria. The Association aims, among others, to maintain and promote Polish culture, preserve traditions and help Polish immigrants adjust to life in Canada. The headquarters of the Association is the White Eagle Hall, which is the focal point of Polish cultural activities in Victoria.
Ongoing events:
- Polka Homemade Polish cuisine Every Saturday June to November 12-3pm
IL CENTRO - ITALIAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Vancouver
The Italian Cultural Centre, or Il Centro, has been an essential part of Vancouver’s cultural landscape for more than three decades. It opened in 1977 when its founding members, 13 existing Italian Associations, came together “to promote and share Italian culture, values and heritage with all communities”.
Some upcoming events:
- Pizza & Peroni Sep 10, 2025, 5pm – 9pm.
- Serate in Piazza Sep 12, 2025, 5pm – 930pm.
- ICC Soccer Tournament Sep 14, 2025, 9a, - 5pm.
- Taste of Marche Sep 14, 2025, 6pm – 10pm.
- 48th Anniversary Gala Night ICC Sep 20, 2025, 7pm.
