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2018 Swiss National Day Celebrations

The Swiss Society of Vancouver and its Clubs and Choir, the Swiss Mountain Range Association, Swiss Consulate in Vancouver and Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to our celebration Swiss National Day.

The 2018 Swiss National Day celebrations (“August 1st”) will be held on Saturday, July 28, at the Mountain Range Chalet at 4141 Quarry Road in Coquitlam. The gates will open at 1 pm. Entrance is $10 per person, everybody under 18 is free.

There will be activities for the kids, live performances by the Vancouver Swiss Choir and S-Bahn, and of course there will be the BBQ with Bratwurst and other yummy food. The singing of the Anthem and a Lampionumzug for the little ones will of course not be missing.

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Fundraising for Mt. Baker Cabin!

We are making these shirts in order to raise money to offset the increasing costs of the cabin. If you are interested to have yours, let us know model and sizes, this information is needed by March 23rd. Payment methods: by e-transfer (email swissoutdoorsevents@gmail.com) or cheque to Swiss Outdoors Club sent to our regular address: PO Box 32021 Walnut Grove, Langley BC. V1M 2M3.

They can be picked up at the events we have planned or to your address with an extra charge (according to quantity and Postal Code).

Prices: Adults (men or ladies) $20.00 (sizes XS, S, M, L, XL)
           Children (size 4 to 14)  $15.00

Available scripts:

  • If you are not crashing, you are not skiing
  • Keep calm and say Chuchichäschtli
  • Hike more, worry less
  • Enjoy life, play outside

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2018 AGM of the SSV – March 12, 2018

The AGM of the Swiss Society of Vancouver takes place on Monday, March 12, at 7:00 PM at the Edmonds Community Center, located at 7433 Edmonds Street in Burnaby.

The Board of Directors of the SSV cordially invites all members to attend and look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

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Outdoor’s Club Program for 2018

The Outdoor Club has released its program for activities in 2018! Take a look below. For all events of the SSV (including Outdoors Club, Choir concerts, seniors events), please refer to http://www.swiss-society.org/events

Please note, the details to the events (location, time, etc.) are distributed to the members regularly via email. Activities are subject to change according to weather conditions.

Jan 17 – Movie “the Divine Order” at Tiford Movie Theatre, North Vancouver
Jan 24 – AGM of the Outdoors Club, Edmonds Community Center
Feb 9/10 – Overnight at Tyrol Lodge, Whistler & snowshoeing in Callaghan Valley
Feb 17/18 – Skiing and overnight at Mt. Baker cabin
Feb 24 – Snowtubing at Cypress Mountain
Mar 3 – Snowshoeing (hiking) at Deep Cove
Mar 5 – Movie “the Divine Order” at Silversity The Junction, Mission
Apr 8 – Easter egg hunting
May 12 – Mothers day fondue dinner
May 26/27 – Hike and camping trip to Golden ears
Jun 2 – Baker cabin clean-up
Jun 9 – Hiking the Chief
Jun 17 – Fathers day brunch & Soccer World Cup (CH vs Brasil)
Jun 22 – Soccer World Cup (CH vs Serbia)
Jun 27 – Soccer World Cup (CH vs Costa Rica)
Jul 14/15 – Hiking and overnight at Mt. Baker cabin
Jul 28 – Swiss National Day (“1. August”)
Aug 25 – Poker Car Rally from west Van to Harrison & dinner
Sept 15/16 – Family Picnic at Mt. Baker cabin
Oct – Hike at Minnekhada and Metzgete (date tbd)
Oct – Jass tournament (date tbd)
Nov – Jass & poker tournament (date tbd)
Nov – Eagle watching & hike at Brackendale (date tbd)
Dec 9 – Waldweihnacht
Dec – Ski weekend and new years eve at Mt. Baker cabin