2019 Swiss National Day


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 2019 Swiss National Day celebrations (“August 1st”) will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the Mountain Range Chalet at 4141 Quarry Road in Coquitlam. The gates will open at 1 pm. Entrance is $10, 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.Below a movie and photos from the activities in previous years.



We are looking for volunteers

The Swiss Society is looking for volunteers who are willing to work a shift (2 to 4 hours) at the BBQ preparing Bratwurst at the Swiss National Day celebrations (“August 1st”) on Saturday, July 27, at the Mountain Range Chalet at 4141 Quarry Road in Coquitlam.

Please send an email to webmaster@swiss-society.org if you can work a shift between 3pm to 11pm. your help is much appreciated and as a thank you the entrance fee will be waived for you.

We are also looking for a volunteer with FoodSafe certification for this event and future events.


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 2019 Swiss National Day celebrations (“August 1st”) will be held on Saturday, July 27, at the Mountain Range Chalet at 4141 Quarry Road in Coquitlam. The gates will open at 1 pm. Entrance is $10, 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.Below a movie and photos from the activities in previous years.

The Swiss Herald – May/June Edition

Dear Members,

Please find attached to the email the May/June Edition of the Swiss Herald with the latest news, updates and events. As always, you can download the past and current editions of the Herald from our website.

We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Swiss Society – 2019 Annual General Meeting

The Board of Directors would like to invite all members and prospective new members to our 2019 AGM.

Date: Friday, March 15, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Edmonds Community Centre

Underground parking entrance is off of Fulton Ave or Humphries Avenue. Please use the stairs or the elevator to 2nd floor.

Please save the date and join us for this very important AGM. A detailed agenda will be sent via email to our registered members, but here are some of the topics that will be discussed this year:

– Dissolution of the Outdoors Club and future of Mt. Baker Cabin
– Tyrol Lodge Whistler Investment and Membership
– Vision of the future of the SSV

Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and sandwiches will be served.

We look forward to seeing the membership in great numbers.