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Ottawa Chapter · Icelandic National League of North America
Icelandic culture, heritage & friendship in Ottawa
From Þorrablót midwinter feasts to summer picnics and film nights, Friends of Iceland is a warm, inclusive community for anyone with Icelandic roots — or simply a love of Iceland.
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Upcoming events
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Jul 2026
Geothermal in Iceland — INLUS Webinar
INLUS webinar on Iceland's world-leading geothermal energy. Speaker Kári Valgeirsson explores the Hellisheiði Power Station — Iceland's largest and the world's eighth-largest geothermal plant — coveri…
Online (Zoom webinar)
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
31
Jul 2026
The Deuce – 127th Annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration
The oldest ethnic festival in North Dakota, celebrating Icelandic heritage with cultural programs, genealogy workshops, traditional food, and musical performances. (via INLNA June 2026 newsletter)
Mountain, North Dakota
31
Jul 2026
Íslendingadagurinn – Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
The 136th annual Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, the second oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America. Traditional food (vínarterta), Icelandic music, cultural exhibits, and the Viking reenac…
Gimli, Manitoba
29
Apr 2027
Ottawa
6:00 PM on April 29
12:00 PM on May 02
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Membership Fees
| Annual | Adult | Senior | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Þorrablót | |||
| Summer Picnic | |||
| Film Night | |||
| INLNA Events | |||
| Heritage & Genealogy | |||
| Community Network | |||
| Fees | $20 | $15 | $25 |
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About Friends of Iceland
Friends of Iceland – Ottawa is the local chapter of the Icelandic National League of North America (INLNA), the umbrella organization representing Icelandic-Canadian and Icelandic-American clubs across the continent. FOI is an inclusive gathering place for anyone interested in Icelandic culture, history, language, and heritage. We welcome members of Icelandic descent as well as anyone drawn to Iceland and its rich traditions.
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