Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion
Aug 3, 2025 to Aug 4, 2025
Sunday, August 3rd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday, August 4th, Noon - 4:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park Categories: Arts & Culture, Entertainment
Date/Time:
Sunday, August 3rd - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, August 4th - Noon to 4:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park Pavilion
Do you want to learn more about New Iceland's culture?
The Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion at Gimli Park Pavilion features Iceland-inspired wares for purchase, as well as displays from heritage groups - including the 5-metre long Ferðarefill (Traveling Tapestry) depicting the Njal’s Saga, visiting from Iceland. Have your photo taken in a Huldufólk house and meet Snorri and Snæbjörn
Join us Sunday for interactive craft workshops and presentations about New Icelandic culture! Activities are free and suitable for all ages.
Activties - Sunday, August 3rd
10:00 AM - Noon: Huldufólk House Craft
Paint a Huldufólk house and make a home for Iceland’s hidden people in your garden.
11:00 AM: Gimli Huldufólk
Listen to “The Story of the Gimli Huldufólk” and meet Huldufólk Snorri and Snæbjörn themselves!
2:00-2:30 PM: Centennial Celebration: Íslendingadagurinn, 1975
Talk by Dr. Ryan Eyford
2:30- 3:00 PM: The History (and Future) of Icelandic-Canadian Ties
Talk by L.K. Bertram- Samband
3:00-4:00 PM: Woven Together
Learn about the Njál Saga tapestry and how to embroider your own piece.
Click here to apply to be a Cultural vendor.
Icelandic Culture and Heritage videos
Amma's Kitchen
- Making Pönnukökur with Connie and Laurel
- Making Rullupylsa with Kenny and Glenn
- Baking Vínarterta with Grétar
