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.
New Board 2018-2019
After our general meeting on Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 we are pleased to present our new board for 2018-2019: Top left to right: Anthony van Houten, Bill
IMPRESSION OF KONINGSDAG 2018 AT DE DUTCH
Latest Dutch News
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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Familie Koningsdag 2018
Last year, the Dutch Language and Culture school, De Esdoorn, held a small Koningsdag event for their students, their families and friends of De Esdoorn. This year, De Esdoorn and the Dutch Network held a family Koningsdag event in Coquitlam on May 5 which also happened to be ‘Bevrijdingsdag’.
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South Surrey Coffee Club
December 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 31, 2018
Coffee Club held every second Tuesday of each month (except holidays) at the Food Court in Semiahmoo Shopping Center, 1701 – 152nd Street in Surrey. We meet at tables by the shoe store. If you would like to attend, please contact Tineke at schrandertje(Replace this parenthe...
Abbotsford Dutch Coffee Club
December 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Second of the month, repeating until December 31, 2018
Always the 2nd Tuesday of the month, we meet for coffee from 10am to 12pm, at House of James, 2743 Emerson Street, Abbotsford. If you would like to attend, please contact Corina at 604-870-1087 or Netty van der Velden at 604-854-5126 or esvandervelden(Replace this parenthesis wit...
Vancouver Coffee Club
December 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 10:30am on Thursday, repeating until December 31, 2018
The Vancouver Coffee Club is open Year Round, Thursday mornings, 10:30am to 12:30pm at the False Creek at the Netherlands Association “Je Maintiendrai” (N.A.J.M.) Club House. Located at 1099 Sitka Square in Vancouver, B.C. Please contact Bill or Marion at vanstroets(R...
Morning Nature Walk
December 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am|Recurring Event (See all)One event on February 17, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on February 24, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on March 3, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on March 17, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on March 24, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on April 7, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on April 14, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on April 21, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on April 28, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on May 5, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on June 23, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on June 30, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on July 7, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on July 14, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on July 28, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on August 4, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on August 11, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on August 18, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on August 25, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on September 1, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on September 8, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on September 15, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on September 29, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on October 20, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on October 27, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on November 3, 2017 at 9:30am
One event on November 17, 2017 at 9:30am
An event every week that begins at 9:30am on Friday, repeating until December 31, 2018
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...
North Surrey Dutch Coffee Club
December 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every month that begins at 10:00am on day Third of the month, repeating until December 31, 2018
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...
