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
Latest Dutch News
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...
Coquitlam Dutch Koffie Club
June 26 @ 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...
North Surrey Klaverjas Club
June 26 @ 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...
Vancouver Coffee Club
June 27 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm|Recurring Event (See all)An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, repeating until December 31, 2020
The Vancouver Coffee Club is open Year Round, Thursday mornings, 10am to 12pm 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 604 738 4391 or va...
Morning Nature Walks
June 28 @ 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...
Coquitlam Dutch Koffie Club
July 3 @ 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...
