Welkom / Welcome to the website of the Dutch Network!
Events are organized for Dutch-Canadians so that they can get together to celebrate, enhance and preserve the Dutch heritage, Dutch language and Dutch cultural traditions in BC, such as: monthly pub nights and coffee clubs, annual events which include King’s Day, Sinterklaas and the Easter Egg Hunt. Find an overview of our events below. We look forward to seeing you at our events!
If you are interested in getting involved, please click on the link for volunteers in the link above or write us a message via Contact Us.
Kings Day (Koningsdag) 2019 Pictures
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Dutch Heritage Day approved by Parliament on April 11, 2019
From left, Chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Canada Frederieke Quispel presents Dave and Faye Van Kesteren with the De Handdruk (Handshake) Statue, which is given as a symbol of a strong connection. January 2019. (Photo courtesy of...
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Our New Logo
Proud as we are of our rich history and deep roots in serving the Dutch community in the Lower Mainland for 51 years, the worlds continues to evolve and so are we. Our organization is growing and with it, our brand.
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Origin of Dutch national anthem remains subject of research
The public farewell of Vancouver-based Consul General Gert Heijkoop of the Netherlands deserves a separate entry in the history annals of the Netherlands Association Je Maintiendrai and that of the local Dutch Canadian community.
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July 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pmDate: Saturday, July 13, 2019 Departure Time: 10:30 am Barnston Island, Surrey, BC. Hosts: Adriana Zylmans and Bruce Melville Email: azylmans(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)telus.net Adriana’s cell phone number is (604) 816-3243 Meeting Time and Location: Meet at 10:0...
North Surrey Dutch Coffee Club
June 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2020
Every 3rd Monday of each month, we sit in front of OPA Souvlaki at the back of the food court in Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre located at 10153 King George Highway (by 101st Avenue). Contact Rita Hopmans at 604-585-2685 of rhwalking42(Replace this parenthesis with t...
New Westminster Dutch Coffee Club
June 18 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2020
We meet at the White Spot in the Royal City Centre Mall (corner of the 6th Street & 6th Avenue). Usually the 3rd Tuesday of each Month. Please be sure to confirm with Marina at 604-433-8740 or ja7x_mh9(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)shaw.ca if you would like to att...
Coquitlam Dutch Koffie Club
June 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 27, 2028
There is a new koffie club in Coquitlam. Contact Piet Boudewijn at 604 464-3031 or email at pjbhjb(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)telus.net. The group meets every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm at the Food Court at Coquitlam Centre Mall (enter Coquitlam Centre at the rig...
Langley Dutch Coffee Club
June 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmWe meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Food Court in the Willowbrook Mall (19705 Fraser Hwy, Langley). Contact Henja at 604-888-0886 or henal(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)shaw.ca to confirm.
Dutch Pub Night in Vancouver
June 19 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 7:30 pm on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2020
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month we will be at New Oxford Pub at 1144 Homer Street (Yaletown) Vancouver. Having a very 'gezellige' evening with veterans and newcomers. The more the merrier. You are very welcome!
