The Canadian Institute in Greece
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The CIG seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s cultural heritage.
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Founded in the 14th century by the hermit Varlaam and expanded in the 1500s, Varlaam Monastery is the second-largest at Meteora and one of the few to remain continuously active since the 16th century.
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Founded in the 14th century by the hermit Varlaam and expanded in the 1500s, Varlaam Monastery is the second-largest at Meteora and one of the few to remain continuously active since the 16th century.
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
CALL FOR APPLICANTS: The CIG is now accepting applications for our Spring/Summer 2026 Travel Bursaries! These bursaries are open to undergraduate students, grad students, and post-doc researchers pursuing studies in Greece. More info here: www.cig-icg.gr/bursaries/
CIG's KASTORIA EXHIBITION IN THE GREEK PRESS!
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας - Έκθεση στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο - ertnews.gr
Εγκαινιάζεται αύριο Τετάρτη 26 Νοεμβρίου στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο στην Αθήνα η έκθεση: "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας" που παραμείνει
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December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
CIG's KASTORIA EXHIBITION IN THE GREEK PRESS!
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
Θερμές ευχαριστίες στην κα Νατάσα Βησσαρίωνος, την Φωνή της Ελλάδας και το ERT News για την προβολή της έκθεσης στο Καναδικό Ινστιτούτο "Οι Καστοριανοί στον Καναδά: Μνήμες μιας Κοινότητας".
www.ertnews.gr/omogeneia/oi... [GREEK ONLY]
This summer, the Abdera Urban Planning Project completed its second season of fieldwork in northern Greece, uncovering new evidence from the Insula of Houses at Abdera. Read more about this season’s results here: www.cig-icg.gr/the-abdera-u...
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This summer, the Abdera Urban Planning Project completed its second season of fieldwork in northern Greece, uncovering new evidence from the Insula of Houses at Abdera. Read more about this season’s results here: www.cig-icg.gr/the-abdera-u...
Exhibition opening tomorrow, Nov 27th, “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community.” On view until Dec 18 at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A). Hours: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 | Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. More info: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Exhibition opening tomorrow, Nov 27th, “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community.” On view until Dec 18 at our premises, the Nick Mirkopoulos Centre (Orminiou 3A). Hours: Mon–Wed–Fri 10:00–14:00 | Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00. More info: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
Built on towering cliffs, the monasteries of Meteora formed a major monastic centre from the 14th to 16th centuries, offering near-total seclusion. Today, six remain active and are preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Built on towering cliffs, the monasteries of Meteora formed a major monastic centre from the 14th to 16th centuries, offering near-total seclusion. Today, six remain active and are preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Join us at the CIG next Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 7:00pm for the inauguration of our latest exhibition "The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community" (please RSVP to info@cig-icg.gr by November 21st to attend). Read all about the exhibition here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
Exhibition: “The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community”
The Canadian Institute in Greece presents the exhibition The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community to be held at the Institute’s premises from November 27 until December 18 2025.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join us at the CIG next Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 7:00pm for the inauguration of our latest exhibition "The Kastorians in Canada: Recollections of a Community" (please RSVP to info@cig-icg.gr by November 21st to attend). Read all about the exhibition here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/exhibi...
The Canadian Institute in Greece offers a collection of over 6,000 volumes on Hellenic and Mediterranean studies. Our library is open to members of the CIG, Monday to Friday, 9:00–13:00. Learn more: www.cig-icg.gr/library-arch...
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Canadian Institute in Greece offers a collection of over 6,000 volumes on Hellenic and Mediterranean studies. Our library is open to members of the CIG, Monday to Friday, 9:00–13:00. Learn more: www.cig-icg.gr/library-arch...
Once a potter’s quarter and the main cemetery of Athens, the Kerameikos preserves how the ancient Athenians commemorated life and death, reflecting the civic traditions and values of the Classical city
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Once a potter’s quarter and the main cemetery of Athens, the Kerameikos preserves how the ancient Athenians commemorated life and death, reflecting the civic traditions and values of the Classical city
Excavations at Argilos returned for their 33rd season this year, with over sixty university and CEGEP students taking part in fieldwork. Learn more about what the team uncovered at ancient Argilos here: cig-icg.gr/unearthing-a... [en]
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November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Excavations at Argilos returned for their 33rd season this year, with over sixty university and CEGEP students taking part in fieldwork. Learn more about what the team uncovered at ancient Argilos here: cig-icg.gr/unearthing-a... [en]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/unearthin... [fr]
Known for its vibrant frescoes and maze-like layout, the Palace of Knossos was a centre of Minoan civilization on Bronze Age Crete 🐂 Excavated and partially reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans, the site today blends ancient architecture with early modern interpretation
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Known for its vibrant frescoes and maze-like layout, the Palace of Knossos was a centre of Minoan civilization on Bronze Age Crete 🐂 Excavated and partially reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans, the site today blends ancient architecture with early modern interpretation
The Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project was back in action last summer for a five-week season, studying survey material and excavated remains from ancient Eleon. Learn more about this project here: www.cig-icg.gr/2025-study-s...
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project was back in action last summer for a five-week season, studying survey material and excavated remains from ancient Eleon. Learn more about this project here: www.cig-icg.gr/2025-study-s...
Did you know that the Institute offers accommodations in Athens for its members? Conveniently located near the Megaro Moussikis metro station, our guest apartment features five study-bedrooms available for booking. Find more details (and book your stay!) here: www.cig-icg.gr/accommodation/
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Did you know that the Institute offers accommodations in Athens for its members? Conveniently located near the Megaro Moussikis metro station, our guest apartment features five study-bedrooms available for booking. Find more details (and book your stay!) here: www.cig-icg.gr/accommodation/
Built around 500 BCE on the island of Aegina is the Temple of Aphaia, one of the best-preserved Doric temples of the Late Archaic period
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Built around 500 BCE on the island of Aegina is the Temple of Aphaia, one of the best-preserved Doric temples of the Late Archaic period
Join us at the Institute next Wednesday (November 5th) for a special screening of the award-winning 2008 Canadian drama film "One Week,” written and directed by Michael McGowan. The movie will start at 7:00pm! All are welcome. More event details here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/screen...
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join us at the Institute next Wednesday (November 5th) for a special screening of the award-winning 2008 Canadian drama film "One Week,” written and directed by Michael McGowan. The movie will start at 7:00pm! All are welcome. More event details here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/screen...
Known in antiquity as the Hill of the Muses, Philopappos Hill is one of the best lookout points for a view of Athens and the Acropolis ⛰️
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Known in antiquity as the Hill of the Muses, Philopappos Hill is one of the best lookout points for a view of Athens and the Acropolis ⛰️
Explore the catacombs beneath the Sotira Lykodimou Church in Athens! Now open to the public for tours, the underground chambers are filled with mosaics, marbles, the hypocaust of a Roman bath, and crypts belonging to the 11th-century Byzantine monastery
October 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Explore the catacombs beneath the Sotira Lykodimou Church in Athens! Now open to the public for tours, the underground chambers are filled with mosaics, marbles, the hypocaust of a Roman bath, and crypts belonging to the 11th-century Byzantine monastery
This May, the Southern Mani Archaeological Project (SMAP) launched its very first season surveying along the coast of the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese! Find out more about SMAP here: www.cig-icg.gr/first-season...
October 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This May, the Southern Mani Archaeological Project (SMAP) launched its very first season surveying along the coast of the Mani peninsula in the Peloponnese! Find out more about SMAP here: www.cig-icg.gr/first-season...
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Join us on Oct. 22 at 7pm for Dr. Margaret Aiken's lecture, "Hunting Dolphins in the Black Sea: A Zooarchaeological Perspective." All are welcome! Find more details and the live stream link here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/lectur...
October 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Join us on Oct. 22 at 7pm for Dr. Margaret Aiken's lecture, "Hunting Dolphins in the Black Sea: A Zooarchaeological Perspective." All are welcome! Find more details and the live stream link here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/lectur...
11km north of Delphi is the Corycian Cave, a sacred site first frequented in the Neolithic period. Named after the naiad Corycia, lover of Apollo and dweller of the cave’s springs, the site is primarily dedicated to Pan, god of the wild
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
11km north of Delphi is the Corycian Cave, a sacred site first frequented in the Neolithic period. Named after the naiad Corycia, lover of Apollo and dweller of the cave’s springs, the site is primarily dedicated to Pan, god of the wild
Our intern recently visited the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, home to the Pythian oracle and a centre of Panhellenic culture. With its breathtaking landscape and beautifully restored monuments, walking the Sacred Way still feels mythic.
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Our intern recently visited the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, home to the Pythian oracle and a centre of Panhellenic culture. With its breathtaking landscape and beautifully restored monuments, walking the Sacred Way still feels mythic.
Join us on Oct. 22 at 7pm for Dr. Margaret Aiken's lecture, "Hunting Dolphins in the Black Sea: A Zooarchaeological Perspective." All are welcome! Find more details and the live stream link here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/lectur...
October 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Join us on Oct. 22 at 7pm for Dr. Margaret Aiken's lecture, "Hunting Dolphins in the Black Sea: A Zooarchaeological Perspective." All are welcome! Find more details and the live stream link here: www.cig-icg.gr/event/lectur...
A few pictures from the Asklepieion of Epidaurus 🐍 During the Classical and Hellenistic periods, pilgrims seeking cures would spend the night in the sanctuary, where Asclepius was believed to visit them in their dreams to offer healing
October 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A few pictures from the Asklepieion of Epidaurus 🐍 During the Classical and Hellenistic periods, pilgrims seeking cures would spend the night in the sanctuary, where Asclepius was believed to visit them in their dreams to offer healing
Over the weekend, our intern Aiko visited Mycenae, one of the great palatial centres of the Late Bronze Age. From the Lion Gate to the Treasury of Atreus, the site still captures the power and scale of the Mycenaean civilization.
October 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Over the weekend, our intern Aiko visited Mycenae, one of the great palatial centres of the Late Bronze Age. From the Lion Gate to the Treasury of Atreus, the site still captures the power and scale of the Mycenaean civilization.
#FlashbackFriday From Santorini to Knossos, our summer school students continued their journey through the Cycladic Islands and Crete. Find out more about the final stretch of their trip here:
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October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#FlashbackFriday From Santorini to Knossos, our summer school students continued their journey through the Cycladic Islands and Crete. Find out more about the final stretch of their trip here:
www.cig-icg.gr/the-cigs-cyc... [en]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/the-cigs-.... [fr]
www.cig-icg.gr/the-cigs-cyc... [en]
www.cig-icg.gr/fr/the-cigs-.... [fr]