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What do grasshoppers have to do with it?

What do grasshoppers have to do with it? It is an interesting fact that grasshopper considerations were at the top of the list concerning a location for Icelandic settlement in […]

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Only 4 days left to get your Þorrablót Early Bird Tickets!

Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means! It’s time for our annual Þorrablót! Early Bird Ticket Sales end Feb. 18, 2017. This year will be a celebration […]

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NORDIC NIGHTS FILM SERIES RETURNS: RAMS (HRUTUR)

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27 Doors open 6 pm, movie at 6.30 pm Location: Room IMA307, Third floor – School of Image Arts, Ryerson University 122 Bond St. Presented by ICCT, School […]

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SAVE THE DATES – Events coming this fall

Remember to check our UPCOMING EVENTS listed on the right hand side of our website for more details. COMING THIS FALL.. ICELANDIC DANCE TROUP ‘SPORIÐ’ Sunday, October 2, 2016 TRIP TO […]

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VISIT HEKKLA CHURCH – Sunday July 31

  You are invited to Hekkla Community Church for the dedication of the new window in memory of Jacob Einarson and Family, members of the original settlers in this first […]

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An Afternoon with Alda Sigmundsdóttir, July 9 2-4PM @ Annette Public Library

You won’t want to miss this chance to meet Alda as she discusses her newest book “The Little Book of Icelandic” and her other successful books and talks about all […]

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ICELANDIC NATIONAL DAY PICNIC SAT. 18 JUNE

ICELANDIC NATIONAL DAY PICNIC  SAT. 18 JUNE CALEDON,  ON   Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto´s annual picnic in honour of Iceland´s National Day  1 to 5 pm  at OnIce Horse Farm, 16218 […]

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Always Know When Icelandic Bands are Playing in Your City

Did you know there’s a website that updates a list of all the Icelandic bands that play anywhere in the world outside of Iceland? Check out Iceland Music Export: http://icelandmusic.is/gigs-abroad/

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ETA Now Required for Icelanders Visiting Canada

  Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) required for travellers to Canada effective March 15, 2016 Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established a new entry requirement for visa-exempt, non-U.S. foreign […]

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Apply for the Icelandic Camp Grant

A grant of $500 is available for a child 8 to 15 to attend Icelandic Camp in Gimli this summer: Fri. July 22 to Fri. July 29th. The Annual ICCT grant for […]

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