NOTE: If you are a Sponsor, Board Member, Competitor or Guest, you will receive separate instructions on how to register. |
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FROM THE WILD - THE INTERSECTION OF CANADIAN WILDERNESS AND CULINARY |
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This insightful presentation will focus on the importance of time and place, biodiversity, and the vast opportunity for learning and cultural enrichment via the species that abound outdoors (60,000+ in Alberta).
As part of one of our local tour day options on Thursday, May 30th, Kevin will also lead a North Saskatchewan River Valley walk, where delegates will learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the kitchen.
Sign up details for local tours will be published shortly.
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KEVIN KOSSOWAN
Director, Story Chaser Productions Inc.
Creator, From the Wild
Co-Creator, Wild Harvest
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Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series 'From the Wild'. He's taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-created the series 'Wild Harvest' with Les Stroud and Chef Paul Rogalski (airing on PBS and National Geographic Asia), has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness. |
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NATIONAL CULINARY COMPETITIONS |
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Congratulations to all of our regional competition finalists! We look forward to welcoming you to the national competitions in Edmonton. |
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SENIOR CHEF NATIONAL COMPETITION
Monday, May 27
Click HERE for competition details and application form.
YOUNG CHEF NATIONAL COMPETITION
Tuesday, May 28
Click HERE for competition details and application form.
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Day 1 - Monday, May 27
Our companions will kick off their first tour day at the Muttart Conservatory, a botanical garden in the North Saskatchewan river valley, across from the downtown core in Edmonton. One of the best-known landmarks of Edmonton, the conservatory consists of three city-operated greenhouses, public gardens, as well as four feature pyramids for display of plant species found across three biomes, with the fourth pyramid hosting a seasonal display. A fifth minor skylight pyramid lights up the central foyer. After a guided tour of the conservatory, we’ll enjoy a lunch at the on site Café Bloom. After lunch, we’ll board the High Level Street Car for a scenic ride from downtown, over the high level bridge and into the popular Whyte Avenue area.
Day 2 - Tuesday, May 28
The day will begin with a bus ride out to Elk Island National Park for the Bison Backstage Guided Tour. This tour is the exclusive, behind the scenes look at bison conservation at Elk Island. Visitors will be led through the Plains Bison Handling Facility and along the way will learn about the history of bison, how they affect the prairie landscape around them, and how park staff herd these magnificent wild animals through the world-class plains bison handling facility as a tool to connect visitors to Canada’s bison story and Parks Canada’s ongoing role in bison conservation efforts.
After a lunch break, we will head to the Barr Estate Winery in Sherwood Park for a tour and tasting. Barr Estate is a fruit winery built upon the owners family’s original homestead.
Companions are also invited to participate in all evening programming and the Local Tour Day on Thursday, May 30.
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Travelling to Edmonton, Alberta |
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THIS IS EDMONTON - Edmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. We camp with bison, party under the aurora, and surf on the prairies. We’ve always done things a little differently, and we welcome you to be a part of it!
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10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton, AB
1.800.661.8801
Conveniently located in downtown Edmonton, within walking distance of the ICE District, Edmonton Convention Centre, Arts District, shopping and nightlife. Home to Edmonton’s only rooftop revolving restaurant, and 24 floors of spectacular panoramic views of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Downtown Edmonton.
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Deadline to Book Hotel Rooms is April 26th ! |
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Conference Room Rate:
$149 Concierge Floors / $129 Standard
Room rate is valid from May 24 to 31, 2024
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AIR CANADA PROMOTION CODE
If you're booking an Air Canada flight into Edmonton (YEG), make sure you use the following conference promotion code to save 5% on standard fares, 10% on flex fares. Note that you may not be able to combine this rate with other promotions.
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WEST JET PROMOTION CODE
If you're booking a WestJet flight into Edmonton (YEG), make sure you use the following conference promotion code to save 5% on Econo fares, 10% on EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada; for trans-border travel save 2% on Econo fares, 5% on EconoFlex and 10% on Premium fares. No discount applies for Basic or Business Class bookings.
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NOTE: If you are a Sponsor, Board Member, Competitor or Guest, you will receive separate instructions on how to register. |
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