Where we started
Back in 1989 George Calvert was challenged to make a list of Canadians with the hope of starting a Canadian Club in Perth. David Hough and Valerie Barrett were the first on the list. Others followed and the first Canadian reunion was held on 24 February 1990 with over 60 families attending.
David went on to become the first President of the ‘Canucks W.A.’, which then became the Canadian Club of Western Australia in 1994, with a growing membership of 117.
Our Values
Welcoming
We welcome new members with open arms whatever their affiliation to Canada. We care about our members and support their acclimatisation into the Western Australian community. We are always looking at ways we can improve our service to members.Relationships
We work to build a community of members, based on open and honest relationships where family and friends are at the core.Tradition
We maintain and grow our cultural identity by preserving our past, and passing on our Canadian traditions to future generations.
Honour
We publicly represent the Canadian community in Western Australia and help recognise Canada’s global contributions.Enjoyment
We provide fun social events for our members, family and friends, affording members with an opportunity to actively participate in events with a Canadian touch here in Western Australia.Integrity
We are financially prudent with the funds with which we are entrusted, so as to provide value-adding benefits to our members.
Our Mission
We welcome Canadians living in Western Australia and provide a forum for new arrivals to connect to the local community. We provide fellowship and opportunities for our members to celebrate our Canadian heritage through participation in Canadian inspired events.
Our events provide networking opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances. We represent Canada at appropriate commemorations in Western Australia.