Who we are
Founded in 1963, The Landsmannschaft der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Kanada is the umbrella organization for Transylvanian Saxons living in Canada, including the Saxonia Hall in Aylmer, Ontario and the Transylvania Club in Kitchener, Ontario. The Landsmannschaft maintains and provides cultural connections between Saxons within and outside of Canada and acts as a representative to government organizations. We strive to preserve the Transylvanian Saxon heritage, customs, traditions and language.
What we do
Celebrating Shared History
For over 50 years, the Landsmannschaft has been the biannual host of the summer North American Heimattag or “Homeland Days” celebration between Saxons in Canada and the United States of America.
Engaging Youth
In 1971, the Canadian Landsmannschaft initiated the first International Youth Exchange (Jugendlager) between Federation countries. The Jugendlager continues to be a part of the Saxon youth experience in Canada.
Promoting Culture and Tradition
Since 1968, the Landsmannschaft has hosted and participated in the biannual Kulturaustausch, or “Cultural Exchange,” between Saxon groups from around the world.
North American
Heimattag
Youngstown, Ohio | USA | July 11-13, 2025
Aylmer, Ontario | CANADA | Summer 2026
50+ Years of Jugendlager
Summer 2026 | GERMANY
Summer 2024 | CANADA
Summer 2019 | AUSTRIA
Summer 2017 | ROMANIA
Summer 2015 | USA
Summer 2013 | GERMANY
Summer 2011 | CANADA
Summer 2009 | AUSTRIA
Summer 2007 | ROMANIA
Summer 2005 | USA
Summer 2003 | GERMANY
Summer 2001 | CANADA
Summer 1999 | AUSTRIA
Summer 1997 | USA
Summer 1994 | GERMANY
Summer 1993 | ROMANIA
Summer 1992 | CANADA
Summer 1990 | AUSTRIA
Summer 1988 | USA
Summer 1986 | GERMANY
Summer 1984 | CANADA
Summer 1982 | AUSTRIA
Summer 1980 | GERMANY
Summer 1978 | USA
Summer 1976 | AUSTRIA
Summer 1975 | CANADA
Summer 1973 | GERMANY
Summer 1971 | GERMANY
Federation of Transylvanian Saxons
The Landsmannschaft has been part of the World Federation of Transylvanian Saxons, which includes Austria, Canada, Germany, Romania and the United States of America. The Federation was founded in 1983.
The Federation’s founding resolution was signed in Ontario, Canada in 1984.
Representatives of Federation member countries spoke in a 40th Anniversary Panel at the Heimattag in Dinkelsbühl, Germany in May 2023.
2023-24 Executive
President John Werner
1. Vice President Rebecca Horeth
2. Vice President John Horeth
Secretary: Daniel Pfingstgraef
Treasurer: Trudy Schneider
Cultural Representative: Derek Gotzmeister
Press Representative: Hannelore Maiterth
Youth Representative: Ryan Hesch
Women’s Society Representive: Rosemary Horeth
Contact us
Landsmannschaft der Siebenbürger Sachsen in Kanada
@saxons.ca
EST. 1963
