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Kings Day 2022
Limited to 200 people that can celebrate Koningsdag; free food, open bar, 9 piece band for live music, art exposition – Destination Canada, consul general, Wilhelmus, stroopwafels.

You can purchase your tickets for the evening party by clicking on the button below. The space is limited to 200 people and there will be no tickets sold at the door. Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis.
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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.
Latest News
Erik van der Ven receives Royal recognition from the King of the Netherlands on King’s Day (Koningsdag) in Vancouver, British Columbia.
On April 27, 2022, Erik van der Ven received a Koninklijke Onderscheiding from his Majesty, Koning Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and became a member of the Order of Oranje-Nassau.
Royal decoration for past-president Adriana Zylmans
It is a great honour and with tremendous joy that I am able to share with you that our past-president Dr. Adriana Zylmans received a royal decoration from His Majesty The King of the Netherlands. At the residence of our Consul-General Henk Snoeken, Adriana received...
New documentary celebrates Canadian role in the liberation of the Netherlands
Made-in-B.C. broadcast marking the 75th Anniversary airs on Global BC on November 7, 2020. Ottawa, ON - November 3, 2020 – It’s been 75 years since Canadians helped liberate the Netherlands during the Second World War and created everlasting bonds of friendship...
Coquitlam Dutch Koffie Club
May 18 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 10:30 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...
Morning Nature Walks
May 20 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating indefinitely
MORNING NATURE WALKS Jeanette van Hattem hosts the Friday Free Nature Walk. She loves the great outdoors, local walks, trails and forest and dyke. She discovers something new every day and would like to share with people that have the same interest or want to learn about their na...
Dutch Connections Radio Show
May 21 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Saturday, repeating indefinitely
How to listen to us: Dial in every Saturday 8-9 am PST to Dutch Connections Radio with Host Harma Volders she’ll connect us to those within our Dutch Community. LISTEN LIVE: RADIO – 91.5 FM PC – www.connectfm.ca APPS – to listen to radio shows on your phon...
Coquitlam Dutch Koffie Club
May 25 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 10:30 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...
North Surrey Klaverjas Club
May 25 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 11:30 am on day Last of the month, repeating indefinitely
One event on May 23, 2018 at 11:30 am
One event on June 27, 2018 at 11:30 am
The Dutch North Surrey Klaverjas Club meets once a month at St. Matthews Roman Catholic Church, 16079-88th Avenue, Surrey, BC, in the Fire Site Room. (Click here for map.) The cost is $5 per person per month, and includes coffee, tea, cookies and snacks. Join the club on the last...