The Danish Canadian Society “Dania”
We are a Danish social and cultural club in Edmonton & area for Danes & people of Danish descent
Did you know that you can pay your Annual Membership dues on our website?
(Dania’s membership year runs from November 1 to October 31)
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Federation of Danish Associations in Canada Conference and Seminars 2024
Danish Canadian Conference in Toronto, May 23-26, 2024 The theme of the 2024 Danish Canadian Conference was TORONTO THE MEETING PLACE. To address the theme historian Harley Karulis, who works as a writer and Toronto tour guide, came Friday at lunch and gave a...
Konrad Juel Christensen
In Loving Memory of Konrad Juel Christensen We are so sad to let you know that our beloved Vice President Konrad Christensen has passed away. Konrad has served on the board since 2016 in various roles including President. He brought so much life to it. Konrad loved...
Dannebrog (the Danish Flag)
The Dannebrog Danish flag (literally translated: Danish cloth) has a long tradition and an exciting history, celebrating its 800th anniversary in 2019, it’s one of the oldest flags in the world! Here is the story of how and where the Danish people have received the...
Visit Our Blog
Federation of Danish Associations in Canada Conference and Seminars 2024
Danish Canadian Conference in Toronto, May 23-26, 2024 The theme of the 2024 Danish Canadian Conference was TORONTO THE MEETING PLACE. To address the theme historian Harley Karulis, who works as a writer and Toronto tour guide, came Friday at lunch and gave a...
Konrad Juel Christensen
In Loving Memory of Konrad Juel Christensen We are so sad to let you know that our beloved Vice President Konrad Christensen has passed away. Konrad has served on the board since 2016 in various roles including President. He brought so much life to it. Konrad loved...
Dannebrog (the Danish Flag)
The Dannebrog Danish flag (literally translated: Danish cloth) has a long tradition and an exciting history, celebrating its 800th anniversary in 2019, it’s one of the oldest flags in the world! Here is the story of how and where the Danish people have received the...
Sankt Hans Aften—St. Hans fest (Summer Solstice)
In Denmark, the celebration of the summer solstice is called Sankt Hans Aften ("St. John's Eve") or St. Hans fest. It was an official holiday until 1770, and in accordance with the Danish tradition of celebrating a holiday on the evening before the actual day, it...
Explore Our History & Culture
See photos of our past events, learn more about Dania and our Danish customs, find out about our favourite drink, Akvavit or some new facts about Denmark.
Whether you want to try your hand at making Danish food (Dansk mad) or have some recipes to share with us, you have come to the right place!
Find out more about the history of Dania in Edmonton and see photos of past and present Dania social and cultural gatherings. If you have any photos to add to our website, please contact us.
Volunteer With Us!
Have you ever considered volunteering with Dania? If you want to, but not sure how you could help, please drop us a line and we’ll chat about it because, without volunteers for the Board of Directors and our events, there would be no Dania!! If you have ideas that you want to see come to fruition, please get involved.
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Dania is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
You can email us at daniaedmonton@gmail.com or use our contact form if you have any questions or comments.
Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter or take a look at our Blog for more Danish inspiration and information about Dania.
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Website Credits
Affiliate Danish Associations:
- Ansgar Danish Lutheran Church
- Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton
- Edmonton Scandinavian Centre Association
- Danish Canadian Museum in Dickson
- Federation of Danish Associations in Canada