The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 28
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Wednesday: Let’s Celebrate: Animation from across Canada 
(approx. 90 min)

  • Canada (1 min)
  • Canada Vignettes: Log Driver’s Waltz (3 min)
  • Blackfly (5 min)
  • Cactus Swing (6 min)
  • Big Drive (9 min)
  • Nunavut Animation Lab: Bear Facts (4 min)
  • Lights for Gita (7 min)
  • When the Dust Settles (7 min)
  • From Far Away (6 min)
  • The Sweater (10 min)
  • The Girl Who Hated Books (7 min)
  • Black Soul (9 min)
  • Dinner for Two (7 min)
  • Runaway (9 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

You are invited to join us for the free public exhibition opening reception!

From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games celebrates the legacy, spirit, and impact of the Canada Games in Newfoundland and Labrador. This exhibition captures the stories, memories, and moments that have shaped the Games from the athletes and volunteers.

Enjoy light refreshments, remarks from special guests, and the opportunity to view the exhibition. You will also catch Gusty, the official mascot of the 2025 Canada Games, at 2:30 PM! 

Let us know if you can make it by clicking here

Learn more about the exhibition here: From ‘77 to ’25: A Journey Through Newfoundland and Labrador’s Canada Games | The Rooms, Newfoundland and Labrador


Image credit: Track and Field, Canada Summer Games, St. John’s, 1977.

 

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tour

Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of the Caribou

In this exhibition find out about the impacts of the First World War on Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and how events overseas dramatically altered our lives at home.

Join us each day for an interpretive guided tour in one of our galleries. From the story of the Cod fishery to visiting a current art exhibition to a Family Rainbow tour, there is something for everyone. 

Each tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms members.