The Ultimate
Canadian Dinner Party
For Canada’s Coastal Highlights:
Sandra Gauthier
You are invited to…
The Ultimate
Canadian Dinner Party
Who: Sandra works at Exploramer, a marine museum located in Gaspésie. An expert on all things underwater, Sandra will be able to educate you on conservation inbetween fascinating stories of wildlife encounters and the unique species to be found in the waters of Quebec.
Talking Points: Canada’s marine life, the beauty of Quebec and the importance of conservation.
Quote: “We’re so incredibly lucky that Quebec is brimming with diverse coastal wildlife. 13 different species of whales inhabit the Saint-Lawrence during summer, and we’ve an abundance of sharks, molluscs, sea birds, seals…It’s a haven for wildlife lovers.”
For Foodie Trends and Local Flavours:
Jeremy Charles
Who: Jeremy is one of Canada’s best chefs, and is co-owner of Newfoundland’s renowned Raymonds Restaurant. He’ll regale with tales of life on St Johns, inspire with his freshly-foraged recipes and have you dreaming of a trip to his remote and charming homeland.
Who would you invite to your ultimate dinner party? David Attenborough? Shakespeare? It’s a common topic pondered around the dinner tables of the world (David A wins hands down, every time) and now, we’re turning the focus of the discussion to travel, in particular, travel in Canada. Our Ultimate Canadian Dinner Party guest-list is full of exciting Canadian locals, whose daily lives and unique stories are enough to compel anyone to visit this incredible destination. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to be sat next to the youngest person to complete the overland trek to the North Pole? And who could resist being inspired by the passion of a Quebecois marine conservationist? We’ve even got one of the country’s top chefs to formulate his dream menu, and we’ve got recipes for each of the dishes waiting for you to try online. This is our Ultimate Canadian Dinner Party. Which of our guests will inspire you to go?
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Talking Points: The beauty of Newfoundland and the simplicity of good, fresh food.
Quote: “Look out the window of the restaurant and you’ll see the fishing boats coming in, and when the plates are put down in front of you, you know there’s a story behind the food; you know exactly where it’s come from…”
For Authentic Canadian Culture:
Quinton Crowshoe
Who: No one knows Canada like the people of the First Nation’s tribes, which is why Quinton was at the top of the list when it came to invites. He’ll be able to tell you all you need to know about South-West Alberta, in particular the UNESCO site of Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump. Talking Points: wilderness of Alberta.
The history of the First Nations and the
Quote: ”I am entrenched in the way of my ancestors and guided by the elders today. It is this that holds magic through the stories, guidance and their wisdom. To share this unique experience with visitors from around the world is spectacular.”
For an insight into Cosmopolitan Canada:
Lauren Mote
A Menu by Jeremy Charles
Who: Lauren is an accomplished mixologist with experience working in the thriving hubs of Toronto and Vancouver. Currently settled in the latter, this is the one to sit next to if you’re wanting the low-down on night spots and trending neighbourhoods. Talking Points: Nightlife, cocktails and trends in Canada. Claim to Fame: She was the winner of ‘2015 Canadian Bartender of the Year’ at Diageo World Class Canada.
Starter
Snow Crab
wild leek crème fraîche, fennel consommé
For Epic Adventure Stories:
�essum Weber
Who: Tessum Weber is your go-to dinner party guest for all things adventurous. A guide at expedition company Weber Arctic, he’ll tell you about Canada’s wildest lands and how best to conquer them, and will no doubt have you signed up to an arctic escapade before dessert has been served. Main
Halibut
potato, dandelion, yellow beet
Talking Points: Arctic explorations and Canada’s most epic landscapes.
Claim to Fame: Tessum broke world records in 2010 when he became the youngest person to complete the overland trek to the North Pole.
For Canada’s Luxury Lifestyle:
Liloo Alim
Dessert
Chocolate Partridgeberry chocolate sagamite cake, smoked meringue
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Who: Liloo Alim is Chief Concierge at the Four Seasons Toronto. An expert at making dreams come true (no matter the request), Liloo will bring to life an exquisite side to Canada, and no doubt go into detail about one of the country’s most iconic home-grown hotel brands. Talking Points: Liloo is known for her creative approach
to even the most bizarre requests from her luxury-loving patrons, so there’ll be plenty of unique stories about how best to explore and enjoy Toronto.
Claim to Fame: She’s worked for the Four Seasons for 30 years, and in that time has fulfilled many a request. Her most memorable? When she arranged the purchase of a $2 million condo for a valued guest. Hers is no ordinary job description.