The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Jul 24
10:00 am - 5:00 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. 

Saturday: Creative Inspiration for Kids (83 min)

  • The Reluctant Deckhand (33 min)
  • I Can Make Art… Like Andrew Qappik (11 min)
  • Sound Collector (11 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Maud Lewis (12 min)
  • Distant Islands (6 min)
  • I Can Make Art Like… Emily Carr (10 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. 

Today's Events & Programs

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb a mountain?

Join us at The Rooms for an inspiring conversation with Michael Kirby, one of only four mountaineers from Newfoundland and Labrador to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Michael will share his firsthand experience, the tools and techniques that made his journey possible, and the lessons learned along the way.

This event will also showcase early adventure and survival tools from The Rooms’ collection, connecting the spirit of survival across time.

We’ll also explore the teamwork behind such an extraordinary feat, from ground crews to the Sherpas whose traditional knowledge makes these treks possible.

Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.

The tools may change, but the essentials of survival remain the same: water and warmth.