On Saturday, November 18, a diverse group of chefs, sommeliers, food enthusiasts and hospitality titans gathered at Canoe for our annual celebration of Canada’s rich culinary landscape. With the help of acclaimed guest chefs Jérémie Bastien, Solomon Mason, and Nick Liu, diners feasted on an array of uniquely Canadian ingredients, honouring our country’s home-grown harvest.

An authentic meeting of culinary minds, the menu featured a mouthwatering selection of wild-caught Canadian game and fish. Dishes including Montreal smoked duck neck, smoked and steamed pickerel, squab and uni, and curry bear pie captivated guests with every bite, resulting in an evening of lively discussions and camaraderie that left us brimming with joy and gratitude.

This year, the evening’s proceeds were donated to The ALS Society of Canada which works to empower Canadians affected by ALS to navigate the realities of the disease and advocate for equitable, affordable, and timely access to proven therapies.

We’d like to extend a big thank you to all those who joined us.

Featured chefs:

Jérémie Bastien (Chef-Owner, Monarque)
Solomon Mason (Executive Chef, Auberge du Pommier)
Nick Liu (Chef-Owner, Dailo)
Ron McKinlay (Executive Chef, Canoe)
Raffaele Stea (Executive Pastry Chef, Canoe)
John Horne (District Executive Chef, O&B)

Thank you as well to artist Alex J Marks and to our sponsors Steam Whistle Brewing, Westcott Vineyard, Beam Suntory, and Encore Canada.

Photos by Hector Vasquez.