CCBC’s CANADA DAY FAIRS IN BEIJING

It was a sincere pleasure for CCBC and CanCham Beijing to be able to bring together over 200 guests for a fabulous celebration of Canada’s 156th birthday last weekend. Temperatures and spirits were soaring as we cracked Collective Arts beers, Canadian wine courtesy of D2C, and Niagara Ice wine from Helia Winery on the terrace of the Kerry Hotel, under an 8 by 10-meter Canadian flag. Guests once again, jumped on the PEI Cows Ice Cream freezer and caught up during the cocktail hour was generously sponsored by CPKC.

After a challenging start to 2022, it was a sincere pleasure for CCBC and CanCham Beijing to be able to bring the community together for a celebration of Canada’s 155th birthday. Temperatures and spirits were soaring as we cracked Moosehead beers courtesy of ACBN and Niagara VQAs from Helia Winery (including an ice wine toast!) on the rooftop of the Kerry Hotel. Guests understandably jumped on the PEI Cows Ice Cream freezer for an early refreshment, and caught up on the last few months of updates since our last big event in 2021. Cocktail hour was generously sponsored by CP Rail, and our live entertainment that lit up the dance floor later in the evening was courtesy of our friends at Teck China.

More than 200 people gathered in downtown Beijing to celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday with the Canada Day in Beijing Gala Dinner on June 21, 2019! The evening featured the very best of Canadian lobster, beef, and wines and lively entertainment with Madame et son Orchestre and OnPoint. No festive occasion is complete without special draws for some impressive prizes including a signed Raptors Jersey and Signature Class Airline tickets!

CCBC’s Canada Day Gala Dinner welcomed almost 190 different companies to celebrate and dine on Canadian food and wine. The Honourable Bardish Chagger, former Minister of Small Business and Tourism, was the Keynote Speaker, and the Honourable John McCallum, Ambassador of Canada to the People’s Republic of China gave the opening remarks. Also in attendance was a Canadian delegation of over 70 representatives from the tourism industry to promote the full range of destinations across Canada. The evening’s entertainment included performances by The Hot Club of Beijing and Tami Neilson.

The 151st Canada Day Fair featured live performances by Canadian musicians, hockey demonstrations by the National Hockey League (NHL), booths featuring great Canadian food and wine, a dynamic fashion zone, and the opportunity to experience, sample, and purchase a wide variety of Canadian products. It was the biggest Canada Day event outside of Canadian borders!

Over 60 different Canadian organizations participated in CCBC’s 2017 Canada Day Fair in Beijing. The event attracted over 2,000 on-site guests and customers and gave them the opportunity to sample and purchase Canadian food, wine, and consumer products. The Fair highlighted cooking demonstrations that featured Canadian lobster, beef, and seafood, a hockey rink, and live Canadian bands. The Fair was broadcast live across China, facilitated by Destination Canada and JD.com, and viewers could purchase everything that was presented at the Fair, from food and beverages to skin care products and high-end housewares.