Ready for a fun activity for your members?
Running for 13 years, National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay) is the largest annual celebration of Canadian culture. It’s a unique opportunity for CPF members to showcase French-Canadian films, and you’re invited to join the fun!
This year, we’ve partnered with CPF to feature two films – La légende du papillon and Tous Toqués! Both films will also come with access to special activity packages, put together especially for CPF groups that include mazes, colouring pages, activity pages, photo props and more!
If you have any questions, get in touch with us, or read our FAQ.
It’s easy to participate! Simply fill out our sign-up form:
For questions or more information, please reach out to [email protected] (include CPF and your chapter location in the subject line) or 1-888-508-0881 option 3.
What a wonderful event! It was a nice introduction to a great movie in French. It was also nice to meet some other families in the French-speaking community in Richmond. Thank you for putting together a special evening.
Canadian Parents for French – Richmond Chapter
featured Films For 2026
We have an exciting bundle featuring fun activities for your members related to our featured films, La légende du papillon and Tous Toqués!. There are mazes, colouring pages, activity pages, photo props, and more!
La légende du papillon
Director: Sophie Roy / Year: 2023 / 88 min / G / Recommended Grades: K-5
Patrick is a butterfly with a dream: to take the journey of a lifetime and be a part of the great Monarch migration from Canada to Mexico. The only problem is… he can’t fly. This inspiring animated adventure is fun for all ages!
Tous Toqués!
Director: Manon Briand / Year: 2024 / 112 min / PG / Recommended Grades: 6 – 12
In this heartwarming comedy set in a small Quebec town near the US border, a reviled customs officer convinces a famous chef to mentor her 10-year-old daughter as she prepares to compete in a prestigious local youth cooking competition.
Other Recommended Films For 2026
Fanny
Director: Yan England / Year: 2025 / 114 min / NR
A family secret comes to light, sending Montreal teenager Fanny back to her hometown, where she tries to solve the mystery of her mother’s death, despite the protests of her grief-stricken father.
Fireheart
Directors: Laurent Zeitoun, Theodore Ty / Year: 2022 / 92 min / G
In 1940s New York, as firefighters across the city begin to mysteriously disappear, 16-year-old Georgia joins the fire department, fulfilling her dream of becoming the world’s first female firefighter. But there’s a catch: she must hide her true identity from the all-male crew and their chief, who happens to be her father!
Mlle Bottine
Director: Yan Lanouette Turgeon / Year: 2024 / 111 min / G
An opera composer (Antoine Bertrand) suffering from writer’s block is unexpectedly entrusted with caring for an orphaned niece he’s never met. While her rebellious and eccentric nature proves to be a challenge, she may be exactly the inspiration that he needs.
La petite et le vieux (Blue Sky Jo)
Director: Patrice Sauvé / Year: 2024 / 105 min / NR
In 1980s Quebec, 10-year-old Jo, filled with passion and imagination, sets out to make life better for those around her. When she befriends her curmudgeonly neighbour, she discovers that his gruff demeanour conceals a heart of gold, and the two form an unlikely bond that enriches both of their lives.
🍁 All of the films will be available in French with optional English subtitles. Film previews and content advisories are also available to help ensure age appropriateness.
🍁 It’s fun! Like, really super fun. We even have a party kit with activity packages put together especially for CPF groups that include mazes, colouring pages, and more!
🍁It’s easy. We’ll help you choose a film that will suit your audience and provide lots of tips and resources along the way.
🍁It’s totally 100% free! That’s right, we cover the cost of the film – you just provide the audience.
🍁It’s a connection. Bring your community together for an incredible event.
🍁Choose your film from the list below, curated especially for Canadian Parents For French.
🍁It’s packed with true North talent.
It only takes a minute to register!