Our History
Over 1000 years ago, Norsemen tried colonizing L'Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland and failed. Later, polar explorer Jens Munk spent a disastrous winter here before sailing back home.
No other Danes arrived until Canada called for experienced farmers and skilled tradesmen. Then our Danish invasion began—a peaceful invasion of immigrants.
When You Visit:
- Find Jens Munk roses in our Museum Gardens
- Stump our Guide: What lured 40 Danish butchers to Ontario?
- Solve the Mystery: Is there a Danish branch in your family tree?
- In our Gift Shop: Danish-Canadian history books, flags and more
