Cook Family Scholarship

The Cook Family scholarship is available to grade 12 students from Spruce View School or a current Society member's child who will graduate from another school. Eligible students must be enrolled in a publicly funded post secondary institution in a full time degree or diploma program of at least 2 years in length.
Application deadline: Friday June 7, 2019

Please send completed application & essay to admin@historicmarkerville.com

Idunn returns to Markerville

​After 65 years, we welcome home the little Icelandic library (Idunn). Thanks to the Johnston family for their generous gift & returning it to Markerville & to the movers who did a great job making sure the move was safe & sound.
Not quite into to its forever home but will be there & open this summer for viewing.

We're open!
Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily
​until September 2nd

Upcoming Events

The Vikings are Coming!

Icelandic National Day Celebration

Saturday June 15th beginning at 12:30 pm with children's warrior practice (games) in the Day Use area of Markerville Park.
The Vikings (Son's of Fenrir re-enacters) will be attacking as soon as the warriors (kids) have time to practice.
​Help save the Fjallkona!!
Complimentary ice cream for all warriors & their clan
Crowning of Fjallkona will be held in Fensala Hall beginning at 3 pm.
Potluck dinner will begin after the crowning ceremony.
It doesn't matter if you're not Icelandic!
​Everyone is welcome!

​Annual Events 2019

Opening Day - May 11
Pancake Breakfast - May 18
​Icelandic National Day - June 15
Canada Day - July 1
​Taste of Markerville - July 27
Cream Day & Show 'n Shine - August 11
Closing Day -September 2 (Labour Day)
Christmas in Markerville - November 8 - 10
Christmas Social at Fensala - December 12
Christmas Eve at the Markerville Lutheran Church

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