Canada’s Great Kitchen Party

elevates and celebrates Canadian music

Jim Cuddy, lead singer of Blue Rodeo is the national entertainment advisor. He invites incredible Canadian talent to share the stage with him. For over 18 years, guests have been raving about their experiences with the intimate and unique combinations of Canadian talent that are put together. It’s a musical experience like no other because of the magic of the shared creativity.

The Events

The first part of the evening is all about the food and beverages. The second part of the evening is all about the music and the dancing! Sit down and enjoy some wonderful dessert and some amazing entertainment. It’s a rare treat to hear Jim Cuddy and Tom Cochrane banter between song sets. Or what about hearing something new and exciting from Whitehorse?

Every city has a unique combination of talent. On our stage, you might enjoy East Coast icon Alan Doyle with West Coast star Barney Bentall. There have been some pretty special moments at the events or on the trips like when Neil Osborne from 54-40 performs with his daughter Kandle Osborne or Steven Page and Kevin Fox showing us what Canadian musical genius is! No matter what, it will be an unforgettable experience!

Musicians at in-person and online events have included: Jim Cuddy, Barney Bentall, Ed Robertson, Alan Doyle, Sam Roberts, Tom Cochrane, Johnny Reid, Steven Page, Kevin Fox, Anne Lindsay, Melissa McClelland, Luke Doucet, Neil Osborne, Danny Michel, Bill Henderson, Devin Cuddy, Sam Polley, Kendel Carson, John Mann, Geoffrey Kelly, Colin Cripps, Kandle Osborne, Dustin Bentall, Miku Graham, Michael Shand, Terra Lightfoot, William Prince, Jully Black, Serena Ryder, Nuela Charles, Alex Cuba, Julian Taylor and more! See list and photos of some of the musicians below.

The Trips

Guests who purchase auction trips get to experience all the elements of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party: great food and wine, motion (cycling/hiking) and music! It is the music though, the intimate and unique performances, that keep people coming back for more - year after year! We have a +72% return guest rate!

There will be unforgettable memories! Imagine the beautiful sound of Jim Cuddy and Barney Bentall harmonizing under a full moon or imagine being a part of a musician's storytelling session with Steven Page in Verona or Whitehorse in Vietnam. Be enthralled when Terra Lightfoot rips it up in Spain or when Johnny Reid sings one of his hits songs in Ireland.

In 2023 guests joined us in Vietnam, Ireland, Southern Spain and Verona. In 2024, don't miss joining other Canadians in New Zealand, Austin, Southern Spain, Tuscany and Argentina. Past trips have been to South Africa, Morocco, Materra, Chile, St Lucia, The Virgin Islands, Croatia and many others.

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It is not only the destination, but the journey. Experiencing new lands with Canadians from coast to coast coupled with a soundtrack by some of our country’s best musicians - it’s awesome!
Christopher Gordon and Sherry Stafford, Ottawa

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