Bound For Canada was a hugely successful night of gratitude and acknowledgement for the compassionate and brave people who received and helped the thousands of Irish Famine Migrants who landed in Canada 175 years ago.

Bound for Canada - A Musical Journey from to Hardship to Hope, was recorded live at the world premiere held March 9, 2023 at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre. It is an original orchestral suite created exclusively for Canada Ireland Foundation by renowned composer Odhrán Ó Casaide. The concert featured celebrated musical talent from Ireland and Canada, blending classical and traditional Irish music.

The musical piece, created exclusively for Canada Ireland Foundation, also celebrates the compassion of Canadians, both settler and Indigenous, who welcomed and gave comfort to those who arrived after crossing an ocean, traversing eastern Canada and arriving at Dr. Reese’s Wharf in Toronto to start a new chapter.

The music composed by renowned Odhrán Ó Casaide is a ‘Thank You Letter’ to all those who put humanity above all during difficult times.

Bound for Canada Recording March 18th (Click Here)

Featured Performers…
Odhrán Ó Casaide, composer and violin
Sibéal Ní Chasaide, vocal soloist
Mathilde de Jenlis (violin), Michael Nielsen (guitar), Maitiú Ó Casaide (uilleann pipes), Lee Harding (tenor), Niamh O Hanlon (soprano)
The Irish Garda Band
The North York Concert Orchestra
The Toronto Choral Society