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SUMMARY:Swiss National Day
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the restructured version\, event details up top\, meaning underneath: \n\nSwiss National Day 🇨🇭 — August 1\, 2026\nWhat: Swiss food\, live music\, games\, the Vancouver Swiss Choir\, The Silver Stars (local Vancouver band)\, and the traditional Lampion Parade — hosted jointly by the Swiss Canadian Mountain Range Association and the Swiss Society of Vancouver. \nWhen: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nWhere: SCMRA Chalet\, 4141 Quarry Road\, Coquitlam\, BC (50–60 min from Vancouver via Hwy 1 E / Exit 44\, Mary Hill Bypass\, then 2 km on Quarry Road) \nCost: $10 admission (16 & under free) • cash/debit/credit accepted • free overnight camping & RV parking \nTip: Search “Swiss Canadian Mountain Range Association” on Google Maps before you leave — cell service is limited near the Chalet. \n🔗 swisscanadianchamber.com/upcoming-events \n\nWhy August 1 — and Why It Matters Here\nThis year marks 735 years since the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291\, when the cantons of Uri\, Schwyz\, and Unterwalden signed the Bundesbrief — the pact that began it all. For Swiss abroad\, National Day is less a history lesson than an annual homecoming that doesn’t need a plane ticket: the one day a year when a quietly-carried identity — a language\, a recipe\, a flag in a drawer — becomes visible and communal. \nThe Lampion Parade is the heart of it. Watching children walk with paper lanterns at dusk is a memory many Swiss expats carry from their own childhoods\, now recreated for a new generation growing up in Canada. The choir\, the alphorn\, the folk band — these aren’t just entertainment\, they’re sensory threads back to a place that can otherwise feel abstract to kids born here. \nAnd we’re lucky to have somewhere this fitting to do it. The SCMRA Chalet\, tucked into the forest above Coquitlam\, is about as close as the Lower Mainland gets to an Alpine setting — mountains\, camping under the stars\, and a community hall built by Swiss hands. Celebrating August 1 here isn’t a smaller version of the holiday back home; for many in the diaspora\, it’s a more deliberate one — nobody has to show up\, so showing up is a choice to keep something alive.
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/swiss-national-day/
LOCATION:Swiss Canadian Mountain Range Association\, 4141 Quarry Road\, Coquitlam\, BC\, British Columbia\, V3E 3H5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Swiss National Day Helicopter Ride Info - Hurry & Book Today!
DESCRIPTION:🚁🇨🇭 Swiss National Day Takes Flight — August 1st!\nThe sky is the limit! ✈️🏔️ \nCelebrate Switzerland’s 735th birthday in a way you won’t forget — from the air! Join us for a scenic helicopter flight through the BC backcountry\, departing from the Swiss Canadian Mountain Range on August 1st\, 2026\, with flights running 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm. \nThree of SKY Helicopters’ own pilots are Swiss and can’t wait to welcome you aboard! 🎉 \nThis 20-minute flight takes you deep into the stunning backcountry behind Burke Mountain — glacier-fed streams 💧\, cascading waterfalls\, alpine lakes\, and snow-capped peaks\, all with the Vancouver skyline glittering in the distance. 🌆 \n🎟️ Special price: $209/person (regular $259) — but only if you book before July 15th! \nSeats are limited and expected to sell out fast\, so don’t wait. 🙌 \n👉 Book your flight now: https://skyhelicopters.ca/events/ \nNote: a minimum of two seats must be purchased per flight for departure\, and all prices are subject to GST + airport fee. \n🇨🇭🚁🏔️💧🎉✈️
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/swiss-national-day-helicopter-ride-info-hurry-book-today/
LOCATION:Swiss Countain Mountain Range Chalet\, 4141 Quarry Road\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3E 3H5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Swiss National Day
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SUMMARY:SCCC September Swiss Social Night
DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting at the Pan Pacific Coal Harbour Bar with its amazing views and delicious culinary delights on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026 between 6 pm and 8 pm.  All are welcome! \nCoal Harbour Bar is a refined waterfront lounge located on the lobby level of the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel at 999 Canada Place\n\n\n\nViews: Unobstructed floor-to-ceiling views of Stanley Park\, Coal Harbour\, and the North Shore Mountains.\n\n\n\n\nCapacity & Style: A smart-casual\, 150-guest space suited for social drinks\, business lunches\, or relaxed dinners.\n\n\n\n\nHours: Open daily from 11:30 AM to midnight (dinner service typically runs in the evenings).\n\n\n\n\nPhone: (604) 895-2480\n\nhttps://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-vancouver/dining/coal-harbour-bar.html
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/sccc-september-swiss-social-night/
CATEGORIES:Pub Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T120000
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SUMMARY:Pitch & Learn - Lunchtime Networking - September 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:🇨🇭 SCCC Pitch & Learn — Online Event You Won’t Want to Miss! 🇨🇭 \nWe are delighted to welcome you to our upcoming Pitch & Learn session and thank you for your interest in participating. This monthly lunchtime event is one of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce West’s most popular networking opportunities\, bringing together members\, guests\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you are looking to build connections\, promote your business\, or become more involved in the Swiss business network\, this is the perfect place to start. \nWhat to Prepare\nPlease send the following to chamber@swisscanadianchamber.com \n\nA short biography (2–4 sentences)\nA professional headshot (if available)\n\nPowerPoint presentation or other visuals are encouraged to help make your presentation more engaging. Please present directly from your own device; assistance will be available if needed.
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/pitch-learn-lunchtime-networking-september-23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pitch & Learn
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SUMMARY:Pitch & Learn - Lunchtime Networking -October 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:🇨🇭 SCCC Pitch & Learn — Online Event You Won’t Want to Miss! 🇨🇭 \nWe are delighted to welcome you to our upcoming Pitch & Learn session and thank you for your interest in participating. This monthly lunchtime event is one of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce West’s most popular networking opportunities\, bringing together members\, guests\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you are looking to build connections\, promote your business\, or become more involved in the Swiss business network\, this is the perfect place to start. \nWhat to Prepare\nPlease send the following to chamber@swisscanadianchamber.com \n\nA short biography (2–4 sentences)\nA professional headshot (if available)\n\nPowerPoint presentation or other visuals are encouraged to help make your presentation more engaging. Please present directly from your own device; assistance will be available if needed.
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/pitch-learn-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Pitch & Learn
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UID:8830-1793898000-1793912400@swisscanadianchamber.com
SUMMARY:November Pub Night
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URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/pub-night-3/
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UID:9712-1795608000-1795613400@swisscanadianchamber.com
SUMMARY:SCCC Pitch & Learn - Lunchtime Networking - November 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:🇨🇭 SCCC Pitch & Learn — Online Event You Won’t Want to Miss! 🇨🇭 \nWe are delighted to welcome you to our upcoming Pitch & Learn session and thank you for your interest in participating. This monthly lunchtime event is one of the Swiss Canadian Chamber of Commerce West’s most popular networking opportunities\, bringing together members\, guests\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you are looking to build connections\, promote your business\, or become more involved in the Swiss business network\, this is the perfect place to start. \nWhat to Prepare\nPlease send the following to chamber@swisscanadianchamber.com \n\nA short biography (2–4 sentences)\nA professional headshot (if available)\n\nPowerPoint presentation or other visuals are encouraged to help make your presentation more engaging. Please present directly from your own device; assistance will be available if needed.
URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/sccc-pitch-learn-lunchtime-networking-november-25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Pitch & Learn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261203T220000
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UID:8832-1796320800-1796335200@swisscanadianchamber.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Reception & Silent Auction
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URL:https://swisscanadianchamber.com/http-swisscanadianchamber-com-chamber-news-events-members-only/christmas-reception-silent-auction-2/
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