Last Year`s Trips - Gold Medal Plates

Secret Auction Item
The Big White Culinary Adventure –
For Four Lucky Guests!
Featuring 2014 Canadian Culinary Champion Lorenzo Loseto of Toronto,
Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Jennifer Heil, Olympic Coach Dominick
Gauthier and Legendary Entertainer and Juno Award Winner Barney Bentall!
Travel Dates: February 3 – 8, 2015
You and three guests will be treated
to an amazing ski and culinary week.
The week will begin with a champagne
reception at the fabulous Big White Ski
Resort where you will get to meet the
rest of the guests from across Canada
and GMP celebrities: Lorenzo Loseto,
2014 Canadian Culinary Champion
(George Restaurant, Toronto), Juno
Award Winner Barney Bentall, as well
as Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist in
free style skiing, Jennifer Heil and her
Olympic coach and husband, Dominick
Gauthier. You will enjoy three nights
at Big White Ski Resort, where you
will stay in an executive two-bedroom
condominium and receive four threeday ski passes for you and your guests.
You will hit the slopes and maybe even
get a run or two in with Jennifer and
Dominick enjoying some of the best
skiing conditions in the world. On
February 4th, you will join the other
Gold Medal Plates guests again and
be treated to an amazing four-course
culinary experience called “The Last
Supper” as Chef-Champion Lorenzo
Loseto prepares his last dinner as
reigning Canadian Culinary Champion
in the spectacular White Spirit Lodge.
This will definitely be one of the
highlights of the week!
Following your three days of skiing,
you and your guests will be transferred
to Kelowna, where you will spend two
nights at the spectacular Delta Grand
Okanagan Hotel and receive VIP
passes to the 2015 Canadian Culinary
Championships. You will attend the
Mystery Wine Pairing, Black Box, and
Grand Finale competitions, and watch
the eleven gold-medal-winning chefs
from across Canada compete in these
three thrilling and grueling challenges.
At the Grand Finale you will witness the
crowning of Canada’s best chef for 2015
and musical entertainment by Barney
Bentall and Spirit of the West front men
John Mann and Geoffrey Kelly!
All ground transportation from Kelowna
Airport to Big White Resort and from
Big White Resort to the Delta Grand
Okanagan Hotel is provided.
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It just gets better each year – from great snow to
great people, we couldn’t have asked for a more
“gold medal” experience. The food is superb, the
hosts are fabulous and the venue is perfect!
—JOHN & LORRIE KING, TORONTO
“Gold Medal Plates, gold medal food,
gold medal friendships!!”
— BRAD & LEANNE SMOLIAK, EDMONTON
Mystery Wine Pairing Competition on Friday,
February 6 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel
Your six-day, five-night Big White
Culinary Adventure for four includes:
• Three nights’ accommodation in a deluxe twobedroom condominium with ski in/out access at
either Stonebridge Lodge or Sundance Resort on
February 3, 4 and 5, 2015
• Four three-day ski passes to Big White, Western
Canada’s premiere ski destination
• A welcome champagne reception with Canadian
Culinary Champion Lorenzo Loseto, legendary
entertainer Barney Bentall and Olympic Gold and
Silver Medalist Jennifer Heil and Olympic coach
Dominick Gauthier
• Ground transportation from Kelowna Airport to
Big White Resort and from Big White Resort to the
Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel
• A four-course culinary experience at White
Spirit Lodge, created by 2014 Canadian Culinary
Champion Lorenzo Loseto of George Restaurant in
Toronto
• Two nights’ accommodation at the Delta Grand
Okanagan Hotel in Kelowna on February 6 and 7,
2015 (two, one-bedroom hotel rooms)
• Four VIP passes to the three Canadian Culinary
Competition events, as follows:
Chefs will be presented with a mystery bottle of wine
on Thursday night and are then required to prepare a
dish with local ingredients that best complements the
mystery wine, in a set amount of time and with a set
budget. During the event you will taste the mystery
wine and play ‘judge’ as you vote on the “People’s
Choice Award” for the best wine and food pairing.
Food and wine included.
Black Box Competition on Saturday, February 7
at Okanagan College
Chefs receive only 10 minutes notice and a black box
containing an array of diverse foods before having
to produce and plate two spectacular dishes for the
national judges. All in one very short hour! You won’t
get much closer to watching an Iron Chef competition
than this. You will be a spectator in the kitchen!
The Grand Finale Competition on Saturday,
February 7 at Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel
Your VIP tickets include access to the VIP reception
where Lorenzo Loseto, 2014 Canadian Culinary
Champion and Executive Chef at George Restaurant
in Toronto, will prepare spectacular hors d’oeuvres
and wonderful regional wines will be served. On
the final night of competition, anything goes. Chefs
create their best dish for guests to sample, paired with
a great wine from their regional winery partner. By
evening’s end, Canada’s Champion Chef for 2015 will
be crowned and a victory celebration will be staged
including entertainment by Juno Award winner
Barney Bentall and Spirit of the West front men John
Mann and Geoffrey Kelly. Food and wine included.
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation as noted above will be included. These prizes
are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware of any
and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability regarding
GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian Olympic Foundation and Canadian Olympic Committee and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering,
sponsoring, hosting or arranging the events or activities described as part of the above package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable
for those eighteen years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this trip, the trip is transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Gold Medal
Plates a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc. TAX RECEIPTS - According to CCRA guidelines items purchased in an auction are not
eligible for a tax receipt. Items deemed priceless (value cannot be determined because of individuals considered celebrities) are not eligible for tax receipts. No tax receipts will be
issued in lieu of your purchase price if you cannot attend.
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Hobbits, Pinot Noir and
Adventure: Gold Medal Plates
Journey to Middle Earth – New
Zealand (New this Year!)
Featuring Multi-Juno Award Winner and Grammy Nominee
Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies, Multiple MMVA
winner Sam Roberts of the Sam Roberts Band and Singer
Songwriter and Juno Nominee Danny Michel with Canada’s
Premier Wine Expert David Lawrason and Chef de Mission
for Sochi, Olympian and Crazy Canuck Steve Podborski!
Dates: March 26 – April 2, 2015
New Zealand has been on the top of so many
bucket lists for so long that Gold Medal Plates
finally had to create a trip to this magical
country. And oh what a trip this will be!!!
Home to Lord of the Rings, home to some of
the best Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Noirs
on the planet, home to eye-popping scenery
at every turn and renowned as THE place
for adventure, exploration and rich heritage
experiences. Gold Medal Plates New Zealand
will be eight days and seven nights of pure
fun and enjoyment. Our base will be the
mountain-town of Queenstown, where Bungy
Jumping, the Jet Boat and Skippers Canyon
Mountain Bike Adventure all were born, as
well as where many of the key scenes from
Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were shot. It
also happens to have one of the most exciting
wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere –
Central Otago – on its doorsteps. Set upon
the shores of the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu,
Queenstown’s stunning scenery is inspiring
and revitalizing, and has become the Southern
Hemisphere’s all season resort-destination.
Every day will offer grand adventures, with
options including easy to high-adventure
mountain biking, vineyard lunches, hiking,
river rafting, and unique artisanal shopping,
special VIP wine tastings, a visit to the fabled
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Milford Sound, jet boating, gold panning,
horseback riding, helicopter tours and Lord
of the Rings tours. Evenings will be spent at
idyllic vineyards, dining at some of the best
restaurants in New Zealand, visiting one of the
oldest pub in the country for a fireside pint and
stories, one-of-a-kind wine tastings led by Wine
Master David Lawrason and star-gazing in the
Southern skies overlooking Lake Wakatipu
while listening to three of Canada’s premier
multi-award winning artists Ed Robertson, Sam
Roberts and Danny Michel and Olympic stories
by Olympian, Chef de Mission for Sochi and
Crazy Canuck Steve Podborski.
The sophisticated five star Rees Hotel, voted
one of the top five hotels in New Zealand
by Trip Advisor in 2014, is situated right on
the shores of Lake Wakatipu showcasing
breathtaking panoramic lake and alpine views
and it is just a gentle walk from Queenstown’s
town centre. The Rees Hotel features an award
winning chef who creates exquisite menus
showcasing the spectacular produce available
in Central Otago. This hotel, which epitomizes
southern hospitality at its finest, will be your
glorious home for the week!
What a week it will be!!! There will be options
for every person’s taste, pace and interest as
you discover the magic of New Zealand!
Your eight-day, seven-night adventure
for two includes:
• Accommodations, including breakfast, at the sophisticated
five star Rees Hotel, situated right on the shores of Lake
Wakatipu located just a gentle walk from Queenstown
town centre. Rees Hotel features an award winning chef
and extensive wine cellar
• Welcome reception where our wine master David
Lawrason will introduce you to wines from the region
• A spectacular concert featuring Multi-Juno Award Winner
and Grammy Nominee Ed Robertson of Barenaked
Ladies, Multiple MMVA winner Sam Roberts of the Sam
Roberts Band and Singer Songwriter and Juno Nominee
Danny Michel
• Off road adventure to explore the rugged, supernatural
landscapes as seen in the epic trilogy “Lord of The Rings”
followed by a wonderful dinner at Cardrona Pub. Along
the way we will visit the charming and quirky town of
Arrowtown – a delightful gold rush village nestled below
the beautiful peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River.
• You will be steeped in history when you arrive via
fiordlander type vessel to Walter Peak High Country
Station. Here you will watch a sheep dog demonstration,
enjoy a dinner in a spectacular historical Colonial home
and hear Olympic tales from Chef de Mission for Sochi,
Olympian and crazy Canuck, Steve Podborski!
• You will enjoy a wonderful lunch and tasting of some
amazing pinot noirs at the stunning Gibbston Valley
Winery in David Lawrason’s Part I of the Great Otago
wine trek! And for those who dare – take the epic 43m
Bungy Jump above the Kawarau River.
• David Larwaron’s Great Otago wine trek Part II - you
will enjoy wine tastings at two of New Zealand’s Central
Ogato’s wineries - Mt Difficulty and Surveyor Thomson
- and finish with a grand vineyard dinner and tasting at
Carrick Winery
Optional add-ons (at additional cost):
• Private wine tours with wine master David Lawrason
• Get ready for adventure and choose to participate in
hiking, white water rafting with Ed Robertson, jet boating,
Bungy jumping, golfing and more!
• For those mountain bike enthusiasts you will have the
opportunity to ride the historic and scenic gorge of
Skippers Canyon just outside of Queenstown!
• Take an amazing fly-cruise tour to Milford Sound and
Rudyard Kipling, known as the Eighth Wonder of the World!
A very special option
David Lawrason has kindly offered to host an optional
four day high-end wine adventure in Marlborough and
Nelson wine districts prior to the start of the Gold Medal
Plates New Zealand Adventure. David will take guests
to the great vineyards of these two world-famous wine
districts for four days of food and wine bliss, using his
connections in the wine industry to experience this area
at a VIP level. Shaping up so far, a seafood and wine
cruise on Marlborough Sound and a visit to Nelson’s
superb art community. Scheduled wineries include
Cloudy Bay, Dog Point, Brancott, Geisen, Neudorf,
Seresin, Clos Henri and Fromm. Separate cost for this
experience will apply. Dates: March 22-26, 2015. Arrive
in Blenheim Airport, South Island and depart out of
Queenstown.
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation to and from property is not included. These
prizes are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware
of any and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability
regarding GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian Olympic Foundation and Canadian Olympic Committee and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in
offering, sponsoring, hosting or arranging the events or activities described as part of the above package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are
suitable for those eighteen years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this trip, the trip is transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Gold
Medal Plates a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc. TAX RECEIPTS - According to CCRA guidelines items purchased in an auction are
not eligible for a tax receipt. Items deemed priceless (value cannot be determined because of individuals considered celebrities) are not eligible for tax receipts. No tax receipts will
be issued in lieu of your purchase price if you cannot attend
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Under the Tuscan Sun
(Seventh Year!)
Featuring Canadian Multi-Juno Award Winner and
Canadian Music Hall of Famer Jim Cuddy with Special
Musical Guests Barney Bentall, Anne Lindsay, Colin Cripps,
Devin Cuddy and Sam Polley with Olympic Gold and Silver
Medalist Simon Whitfield*, Olympic Silver Medalist Helen
Upperton and Olympian Jesse Lumsden!
Travel Dates: April 26 - May 3 , 2015 OR May 3 - 10, 2015
La Dolce Vita! Tuscany itself promises that – from
extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and
architectural masterpieces from the medieval times to the
exquisite local cuisine and world renowned wines to the
picturesque towns and villages – but Tuscany combined with
Gold Medal Plates adds so much more!
For non-cyclists, you can enjoy
hiking through the vineyards
also led by local Italian guides,
wine tastings, museum visits and
wonderful lunches in quaint little
Tuscan villages.
A once-in-a-lifetime private concert under the Tuscan stars
with Canada’s own multi-Juno award winner and Canadian
Music Hall of Famer Jim Cuddy with special guests
legendary Juno award winner, Barney Bentall, amazing
fiddler Anne Lindsay, amazing guitarists Colin Cripps, and
Jim’s boys and musicians in their own right Devin Cuddy
and Sam Polley promises to be only one of the highlights.
Other highlights include a fantastic wine tasting by serious
wine enthusiast Jim Cuddy, a spectacular visit to Tolaini
Winery, owned by our Canadian friends from Winnipeg
where you will taste their wines, enjoy a traditional Tuscan
lunch while hearing tales from Silver Medalist Olympian
in Bobsled Helen Upperton, Olympian in Bobsled Jesse
Lumsden, and two-time Olympic Champion in triathlon
and all around charming guy, Simon Whitfield. There
will be unplugged performances around the bar by Jim,
Barney, Anne, Colin, Devin and Sam and the opportunity
to participate in an epic ride to Borgo’s world-class awardwinning Montalcino winery – 75 km from Borgo San Felice
to enjoy a traditional Tuscan picnic and Brunello wines.
You will spend seven nights in the
world-renowned five-star Relais
& Chateau Borgo San Felice and
Winery, birthplace of the Super
Tuscan, awarded “Most Excellent
Hotel” Condé Nast Johansens Gold
List and 25 Top Resorts by Condé
Nast Traveller.
You can choose to also enjoy cycling led by Italian guides
and alongside some of Canada’s most decorated Olympians
on the beautiful country roads of Chianti. Imagine biking
among the vineyards lined with majestic olive trees, stopping
for a cappuccino in a quaint square, all set between the
famed cities of Siena and Florence. It’s considered some of
the best cycling in the WORLD!
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Life can’t get any sweeter than this in
one of the most prized locations on
the planet - TUSCANY!
*Simon Whitfield will be joining us
in Tuscany for 4 days each week and
then he will be off to Provence to do the same!
Your eight-day, seven-night adventure for two includes:
• Accommodations, including breakfast,
at the five-star Relais & Chateau Borgo
San Felice. The property boasts a large
heated pool, state-of-the-art spa, tennis
court, 24-hour concierge and the Poggio
Rosso and L’Angolo del Barbecue
restaurants. The former a winner of
international awards, offers traditional
Tuscan dishes imaginatively revisited and
accurately prepared using locally-sourced
ingredients and a carefully-researched
wine list that boasts 200 select labels
• A private tour and tasting of the San Felice Cellars
by winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini and director
Fabrizio Nencioni followed by a cellar dinner
• Welcome reception, featuring exquisite
wines from the San Felice cellar that
houses a remarkable 14 different labels,
with a range of both red and white wines
• Time to explore the enchanting region of
Tuscany steeped in history and art, including
the medieval towns of Arezzo, San Gimignano,
Siena, Montalcino and Montepulciano. Tour the
many wineries that surround the area and taste
the wonderful cuisine of the many restaurants in
the area. There are five Michelin-rated restaurants
within 30 minutes of Borgo San Felice!
• Private concert under the stars with
multi-Juno award winner and Music Hall
of Famer Jim Cuddy with special musical
guests Barney Bentall, Anne Lindsay,
Colin Cripps, Devin Cuddy and Sam
Polley
• A fantastic wine tasting by wine
enthusiast Jim Cuddy – not to be missed!
• Cycling with your guest Olympians
Helen, Jesse and Simon, led by local
guides on some of Tuscany’s best cycling
routes (bike rental not included)
• Enjoy a traditional Tuscan picnic at
Montalcino winery. You can choose to
ride 75km to the winery lead by our local
Italian guides or be taken by coach and
enjoy time to explore the classic fairytale
hilltop town of Montalcino – known as
the City of Brunello!
• Enjoy a spectacular wine tasting at Tolaini Winery
and traditional Tuscan lunch at our Canadian
friend’s winery set on the Tuscan hills! The
afternoon will feature tales from our Olympians –
Helen, Jesse and Simon. You can choose to ride or
hike to the winery and you will be taken by coach
back to property
• Tour at your leisure of Rampini Ceramics, the best
ceramics studio and shop in all of Italy – just 15
minutes from the property
• Time to relax on the property around the heated
pool, enjoy the wellness centre specializing in
one of the latest discoveries in the field of beauty
treatments: wine therapy (additional costs apply
for access to the wellness centre and treatments)
“For a second year in a row, the Under the Tuscan Sun
experience exceeded our expectations. We got to
meet old friends and make new ones, all while cycling
the lush Tuscan landscapes and sampling amazing
vintages. Spending time with Canadian Olympic
athletes and music icons was the icing on the cake!
Thanks to Gold Medal Plates for a fabulous time at
San Felice!” —GLORIA LODGE AND DAVE HARRIS,
TORONTO
“You will never be able to buy an experience like
Gold Medal Plates puts together. It is worth every
penny!” —DR. ALAN ULSIFER, CALGARY
Optional add-ons (at additional cost):
• Guided hikes, wine tastings, museum visits led by
local guides
• Hands-on Tuscan cooking class
• Horseback riding in the heart of Tuscany
• Hot air balloon ride to view Tuscany from
extraordinary vantage points
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation to and from property is not included only as
noted above to Montalcino and Tolaini winery excursions. These prizes are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no
exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware of any and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the sole responsibility of
the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability regarding GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian Olympic Foundation and Canadian Olympic
Committee and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering, sponsoring, hosting or arranging the events or activities described as part of the above
package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable for those eighteen years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this trip, the trip is
transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Gold Medal Plates a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc.
TAX RECEIPTS - According to CCRA guidelines items purchased in an auction are not eligible for a tax receipt. Items deemed priceless (value cannot be determined because of
individuals considered celebrities) are not eligible for tax receipts. No tax receipts will be issued in lieu of your purchase price if you cannot attend.
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The Magical Wine, Food and Cycling
Routes of Provence in the Shadow of
Mont Ventoux (Fifth Year!)
Featuring Multi-Juno Award Winner and Grammy Nominee
Ed Robertson with Special Musical Guest Neil Osborne from
54-40 Fame and Multi-Olympic Medalist and Chef de Mission
for the Canadian Team at the 2015 Pan American Games Curt
Harnett, Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Caroline Ouelette
and Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Simon Whitfield*
Travel Dates: May 3 – 10, 2015
Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The evening will
include Olympic tales from Curt, Caroline and Simon!
Other highlights will include a special grand Rosé
wine tasting and cellar dinner, and the opportunity to
participate in an epic ride to a winery or a Provencal
picnic – 75 km from Crillon le Brave – which you can
choose to ride to or explore a famous market instead!
There is no other wine region on the planet that
speaks to excellence more than the superb wines of
France. For over 1,000 years, the Côtes du Rhône
has produced the world standard in fine wines –
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Côtes du Ventoux
and the best Rosés on the Planet. You will have access
to taste some of these exquisite Provencal wines and
visit vineyards and Domaines of some of the world’s
most respected producers. These are wines that
express uniqueness, greatness and history.
In addition to tasting some of the best wines on the
planet, you will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime private
outdoor concert in the shadows of Mont Ventoux by
multi-Juno award winner and Grammy nomimee Ed
Robertson and Neil Osborne of 54-40 fame. As well,
funny man Ed Robertson will lead a tasting of the
best cheese, olives and sausages of the area. There will
be a special visit to Chateauneuf-du-Pape including
a spectacular wine tasting and dinner at Chateau La
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You will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the
best cycling in the world led by highly qualified local
guides alongside your Canadian Olympians through
beautiful countryside. For non-cyclists, you can enjoy
guided hikes and wine tastings followed by wonderful
lunches in quaint little villages or explore some of
the finest markets, loved the world-over for their
wonderful foods, wines, antiques and collectibles.
The breathtaking five-star Relais and Chateau Crillon
le Brave, a property perched on top of a tiny hill village
surrounded by vineyards and overlooking Mont
Ventoux, will be your glorious home for the week!
*Simon Whitfield will be joining us in Provence for four
days each week after being in Tuscany to do the same!
“The trip provided great surprises, great
cycling and wine tasting and great down-time
and socializing with wonderful people from
across Canada.” —GREG AND OLIVIA YUEL,
SASKATOON
“An addictive trip, with withdrawal symptoms
and all. Can’t wait to embark on next year’s
adventure!” — REZA & MARJAN NAVABI,
VANCOUVER
Your eight-day, seven-night
adventure for two includes:
• Seven nights’ accommodation including gourmet
breakfast in the superb, relaxed refuge of Relais
and Chateau Crillon le Brave, located 13 km
from Mont Ventoux in the heart of Provence and
only 40 km from Avignon. The property boasts
an amazing setting, perched on top of a tiny
hilltop village surrounded by vineyards and olive
groves where the views are stunning! Beautiful
luxury accommodations, a heated pool, exquisite
restaurant, mini-spa and an impressive wine cellar
• A welcome reception featuring exquisite wines
from the region
• A special visit to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, including a
wine tasting at a historic and world class Domaine,
followed by a spectacular wine tasting and dinner
at Chateau La Nerthe in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The evening will include Olympic tales from Curt,
Caroline and Simon!
• Ed Robertson, a serious foodie and a seriously
funny guy, will lead a fantastic tasting of the best
cheese, olives and sausages in Provence – not to be
missed!
• A private concert under the stars in the shadow of
Mont Ventoux by multi-Juno award winner and
Grammy nominee Ed Robertson with special guest
Neil Osborne of 54-40 fame
• Cycling led by wonderful local guides alongside
your special guests where you will ride some of the
most famous and coveted routes of the Tour de
France, including a ride up Mont Ventoux, if you
choose! (Optional – bike rental not included)
• Time to explore the enchanting region of Provence
steeped in history and art, and the exquisite
markets loved the world over for their wonderful
foods, wines, antiques and collectibles
Optional add-ons (at additional cost):
• Guided hikes through the vineyards, wine tastings
and lunches in Provence
• Cooking classes
• Hot air balloon riding over the vineyards of
Southern France
• A traditional Provencal picnic in a spectacular
setting. You can choose to ride to the location lead
by our local guides or be taken by coach and enjoy
time to explore a wonderful market in Provence!
• Private wine tastings highlighting the very best of
each of the regions including a Grand Rosé wine
tasting and cellar dinner.
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation to and from property is not
included only as noted above for day excursion. These prizes are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified
– no exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware of any and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the
sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability regarding GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian Olympic
Foundation and Canadian Olympic Committee and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering, sponsoring, hosting or arranging the
events or activities described as part of the above package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable for those eighteen
years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this trip, the trip is transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Gold Medal
Plates a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc. TAX RECEIPTS - According to CCRA guidelines items purchased in an
auction are not eligible for a tax receipt. Items deemed priceless (value cannot be determined because of individuals considered celebrities) are not eligible for tax
receipts. No tax receipts will be issued in lieu of your purchase price if you cannot attend.
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A Week as a Royal in
the Magical Highlands of
Scotland (Second Year!)
Featuring Multiple Juno and CCMA Award
Winner and Scottish Born Johnny Reid,
Canada’s Favourite Front Men from Spirit of the
West – John Mann and Geoffrey Kelly, Johnny
Reid’s Pianist, Michael Shand and Backup Singer
Miku Graham and Singer, Songwriter Matthew
Harder with Culinary Genius James Chatto and
Olympic Gold and Double Silver Medalists Tessa
Virtue and Scott Moir.
Dates: June 8 – 15 OR June 15 – 22, 2015
The Scottish Highlands – Home to the Kings
of Olde - a dramatic landscape rich in history,
wildlife and natural wonders. Ackergill Tower
Castle – a grand, meticulously restored 15th
century castle, lords over the shores of Sinclair
Bay and its own splendid 3,000 acre estate. It is
set on the spectacular coastline of the North Sea
just 20 minutes from John O’ Groats, the most
northerly place on mainland Britain and only
a six mile ferry ride to the Orkney Islands. This
five star grand castle and grounds will be your
magical home for your week long Highland
adventure!
Prince Charles and the Queen Mother have
been frequent visitors of Ackergill Tower, a
setting truly fit for royalty. Highlights will
include a lobster ‘fish and chip’ feast ‘royalstyle” with Olympic tales from ice dancing
fan favourites, Tessa and Scott, fabulous gin
and scotch tastings hosted by James Chatto, a
true Pimms Party in the magnificent gardens
of The Castle of Mey (the Queen Mother’s
former holiday home), an amazing Falconery
show and a very memorable Bothy BBQ night
by the trout-laden loch. In addition, there will
be a bonfire on the rugged beach off the North
Sea while the Northern Lights dance in the
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sky, and a spectacular Imperial Dinner that
Robbie Burns would bless, in Sinclair Palace
– complete with men in kilts and a traditional
piping in of the Haggis. Finally, a “kick up
your heels” concert featuring the charismatic
force of Canadian musicians Johnny Reid,
Spirit of the West front men John Mann and
Geoffrey Kelly and very special guests Michael
Shand, Miku Graham and Matthew Harder. It
will be a party unlike anything you have seen!
And if that isn’t enough, be prepared to join
a clan and participate in the second annual
Gold Medal Plates Highland Games! And you
wouldn’t be living the life of a royal without
a little archery, skeet shooting, snooker,
fly fishing, high tea and golfing in some of
the world’s best links courses. You can also
participate in a day excursion to the Orkney
Islands for a private whiskey tasting at
Highland Park – the most northern whiskey
distillery in the world – with James Chatto or
indulge in a whiskey paired dinner with James
Chatto and 2012’s Best Whisky in the World’s
Old Pulteney’s Master Distiller, the most
northerly distillery on the Scottish mainland!
Lads and lassies, this is the makings of one
heck of a week in royal Scottish style!
Your eight-day, seven-night adventure
for two includes:
• Accommodations, including gourmet breakfast, at the
luxurious five star Ackergill Tower and Castle Grounds
located in the magical Highlands of Scotland. Ackergill
Tower has a Grand Dining Hall, The Smuggler’s Inn pub,
many lounge areas where you can curl up by a freshly
stoked fire and watch the waves crashing on shore, a
snooker room, and an impressive selection of whiskeys,
gins and wines on property
• A welcome reception, featuring fantastic gins and Scotch
whiskies from the area
• A “kick up your heels” concert featuring the charismatic
force of Canadian musicians Multiple Juno and CCMA
Award Winner and Scottish Born Johnny Reid, Canada’s
Favourite Front Men from Spirit of the West - John Mann
and Geoffrey Kelly, Johnny Reid’s Pianist, Michael Shand
and Backup Singer Miku Graham and Singer, Songwriter
Matthew Harder
• Whiskey and gin tastings hosted by culinary genius and
whiskey and gin connoisseur James Chatto
• A ‘Royal Fish and Chip Dinner’ fit for the Queen, with tales
from Olympic Gold and Double Silver Medalists in Ice
Dancing Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
• A true-Scottish Pimms Party hosted by James Chatto in
the magnificent gardens of The Castle of Mey, the Queen
Mother’s former holiday home followed by a spectacular
Falconery Show at Ackergill Tower and a Best of Britain
dinner!
• A Bothy Night by the loch and a bonfire on the rugged
beach beside the cold North Sea
• Joining a clan and compete in the second annual Gold
Medal Plates Highland Games
• A spectacular Imperial Dinner in Sinclair Palace, complete
with the piping in of the Haggis, where men will dawn their
full kilt attire!
• A grand high tea with performances by your musical guests
in the Drawing Room at Ackergill Castle
• Time to explore the beauty and magic of the Highlands
and area including John O’ Groats, the old fishing port of
Wick, once home to a massive herring fleet or visiting Old
Pulteney Distillery
Optional add-ons (at additional cost):
• Day excursion to the Orkney Islands where James Chatto
has arranged a private tour of Highland Park, the most
northern whiskey distillery in the world and considered by
many to be the best whiskey of any kind on the planet!
• Live the life of a Royal and partake in an archery, skeet
shooting, fly fishing and rib rides
• Golf some of the world’s best links golf courses in all of
Scotland
• Whiskey pairing dinner hosted by Master Distiller Malcolm
of Old Pulteney Distillery – Old Pulteney 21 Year Old
Whiskey won 2012 Whiskey of the Year in Jim Murray’s
Whiskey Bible
• Explore the spectacular coastline through guided hikes or
on the sea on ribs where you might even see some puffins
Our trip to Ackergill Tower in Scotland was a once
in a lifetime experience. Dancing to Spirit of the
West in our own private pub was an experience we
will never forget! — KIRSTEN & MIKE BROUGH,
REGINA
Standing on the edge of the North Sea celebrating
with great Canadians could never be matched!
— DENISE CARPENTER AND DRAKE MCHUGH,
TORONTO
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation to and from property is not included. These prizes
are non-negotiable and not convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware of any
and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a waiver of liability regarding
GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian Olympic Foundation and Canadian Olympic Committee and their respective employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering,
sponsoring, hosting or arranging the events or activities described as part of the above package. The recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable for
those eighteen years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this trip, the trip is transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy) over the age of 18. Gold Medal Plates a
partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc. TAX RECEIPTS - According to CCRA guidelines items purchased in an auction are not eligible for a tax
receipt. Items deemed priceless (value cannot be determined because of individuals considered celebrities) are not eligible for tax receipts. No tax receipts will be issued in lieu of your
purchase price if you cannot attend
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Auction Item
The Wild and Wonderful Argentina
and the Majestic Chile: Two Countries,
One Grand Adventure (New this Year!)
Featuring Canadian Multi-Juno Award Winner and Canadian
Music Hall of Famer Jim Cuddy, the Legendary Barney
Bentall, Extraordinary Fiddler Anne Lindsay, and Singer
Songwriter/Juno Nominee Danny Michel with Three Time
Gold and Bronze Olympic Medalist Marnie McBean!
Travel Dates: February 26 – March 6, 2015 (Start Santiago,
end Mendoza with return flight on a local carrier to
Santiago included)
La Vega Central, Santa Lucia hill, great restaurants
and specialty shopping. We will also venture outside
Santiago and taste the wines of the Maipo Valley, long
famous for its elegant cabernet sauvignons and the
Casablanca Valley region that excels at crisp and fruity
sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir. On one
day we will visit one of the oldest wineries in Chile in
the Colchagua Valley, Vina Casa Silva. Known as the
best producer of Carmenere wines, you will enjoy a
fantastic lunch at Casa Silva while watching a polo
match by its award winning team!
Come and discover the magic and mystique of Chile
and Argentina! Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a
wonderfully modern and urban city surrounded by
the magnificent peaks of the Andes. It will be your
destination for 4 amazing nights. Mendoza, your
destination also for 4 nights, is nestled in the foothills
of the eastern side of the Andes and is an incredible
oasis created by man with the help of the Mendoza
and Tunuyán Rivers – a bustling city of wide, leafy
avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes!
In these two magically diverse and incredibly
beautiful countries lies the agricultural heartland
and the conditions that makes this a winemaker’s
paradise! While in Santiago, we will have time to
explore one of South America’s most interesting cities,
including Plaza de Armas, the city’s main pedestrian
square in the heart of the city near the city’s most
relevant historic buildings including Metropolitan
Cathedral, Mercado Central (Central Market) and
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All over the world, the name Mendoza is synonymous
with wine. Argentina is one of the world’s largest wine
producers with viticultural traditions dating back
over hundreds of years. The country exploded onto
the world scene through its signature grape Malbec,
and continues to grow and reinvent itself. We will visit
some of the most exciting wineries in the Mendoza
valley and some of the most amazing high-altitude
wineries of the Uco Valley, the HOT area! And visiting
Argentina wouldn’t be complete without discovering
the passion and beauty of the Argentine Tango!
There will be traditional Chilean and Argentine Asado
BBQs, wine tastings, stories from multi medalist
Olympian and Olympian mentor, Marnie McBean,
the opportunity to mountain bike or hike to some of
the wineries, or hike in the world’s longest continental
mountain range – the Andes. And on the last night
you will enjoy an unforgettable private concert under
the stars by Jim Cuddy, Barney Bentall, Anne Lindsay
and Danny Michel!
Unforgettable landscapes, peaceful country sides,
great food, wonderful people with a culture steeped in
tradition and an exciting wine culture that is drawing
attention from around the world makes Chile and
Argentina a destination that should be on everyone’s
bucket list!
Your nine-day, eight-night
adventure for two includes:
• Four nights’ accommodation in the five-star Noi
Hotel, located at the heart of Alonso de Cordova,
one of the hippest areas in all of Chile! The
property boasts bright and spacious rooms, full
service spa, rooftop pool, two gourmet restaurants,
two bars, including a roof top bar with an
impressive 360-degree view of the Andes and the
green plains of the city, and an impressive wine
cellar. (Breakfast included).
• Four nights’ accommodation in the beautifully
restored 19th-century Spanish colonial façade,
prestigious five-star Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel,
Casino and Spa (Breakfast included). The property
boasts sleek, contemporary, bright rooms, full
service spa, and climate-controlled outdoor pool
and garden sun deck, situated in the main business
district in the heart of Mendoza, in front of Plaza
Independencia.
• Return flight from Santiago to Mendoza on a local
carrier
• Welcome reception with wines from the region
• Traditional Asado BBQ followed by a concert
under the stars with Canadian multi-Juno award
winner and Canadian Music Hall of Famer Jim
Cuddy, the legendary Barney Bentall, extraordinary
fiddler Anne Lindsay and singer songwriter and
Juno nominee, Danny Michel
• Private wine tastings in some of the finest wineries
of the Maipo and Casablanca wine regions of Chile.
• Private wine tastings in some of the finest wineries
of the Uco Valley and Mendoza wine regions of
Argentina.
• Watching a polo match and traditional rodeo while
enjoying lunch and tasting at one of Chile’s oldest
wineries, Vina Casa Silva in Colchagua Valley.
• Discover the passion and beauty of the Argentine
Tango!
Optional Add-on (at additional cost):
· Stay for 3 additional nights in Mendoza for
Argentina’s largest Grape Harvest Festival! THE
wine festival in all of Argentina annually, not to be
missed!
· Hiking in the Andes, zip lining in Mendoza, rafting,
biking to wineries and more!
Terms and Conditions: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Flight not included with
the exception of the return flight from Santiago to Mendoza on a local
carrier. Meals only as specified above will be included. Transportation to
and from property is not included. These prizes are non-negotiable and not
convertible to cash. The prize must be redeemed on the dates specified – no
exceptions. The recipient agrees to accept the prizes as is, fully aware of any
and all restrictions. The redemption processes of these live auctions are the
sole responsibility of the winners. The recipient will be required to sign a
waiver of liability regarding GMP Services Inc., Gold Medal Plates, Canadian
Olympic Foundation and Canadian Olympic Committee and their respective
employees and volunteers’ involvement in offering, sponsoring, hosting or
arranging the events or activities described as part of the above package. The
recipients agree to these terms and conditions. Please note: Trips are suitable
for those eighteen years of age and older. If you are unable to attend this
trip, the trip is transferable to another couple (based on double occupancy)
over the age of 18. Gold Medal Plates a partnership between the Canadian
Olympic Committee and GMP Services Inc.
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