German Heritage and Culture

Since the days of these pioneers – craftsmen, farmers, carpenters and bakers – a lot has changed. New industries and businesses have successfully developed and the German Canadian economic and scientific cooperation has broadened. Today, we find highly qualified and successful German immigrants in all parts of Canadian business and science. Researchers, professors and doctors are building academic bridges between Canada and Germany. They contribute to scientific progress together with their Canadian partners. About 700 German companies in Canada employ roughly 55,000 people, most of them located in Ontario.

Many German-speaking Canadians and their families maintain their cultural heritage and keep a bond with their country of origin by supporting various associations, social clubs, business clubs, choirs and German language schools. As well, by attending and volunteering at German-Canadian festivals and events.
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About Us

As a charitable, non-profit organization of Canadian citizens of German descent and heritage, we are committed to the progressive documentation, maintenance, representation and promotion of the achievements and legacy of German immigrants in Canada.
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GCRS was founded based on the initiative and legacy of three business people:

1. Paul Tuerr, a well-known philanthropist, developer and entrepreneur from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
2. Tony Bergmeier, a builder in Waterloo Region and founder of Christkindl Market at Kitchener City Hall in 1997.
3. Klaus Koeppen