There are dinners, and then there are experiences. A Taste of Canada, the upcoming themed dinner at the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, firmly lands in the second category.
Set high above the valley at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, this special evening is part of the Eagle’s Eye Dinner Series and promises a guided culinary journey across the country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, all without leaving your seat. If you’ve ever wanted to eat your way across Canada in one night, this is about as close as it gets.
What makes this dinner stand out is how deliberately Canadian it is. This isn’t a loosely themed menu with a maple leaf slapped on for effect. Each course highlights a specific region, pairing classic ingredients with thoughtful wine selections that underscore just how deep and diverse Canada’s food scene has become.
The evening opens on the East Coast with Nova Scotia seared Digby scallops, served alongside a mâche green salad and citrus vinaigrette, paired with a Martin’s Lane Riesling. From there, the menu moves inland with tourtierre-stuffed pierogis representing Manitoba and Quebec, finished with bacon-and-onion sour cream and a CedarCreek Pinot Noir.
Things turn hearty with braised Alberta short ribs, buttered fiddleheads, and mashed potatoes, paired with a Liquidity Merlot. Dessert is unapologetically Canadian: a house-made Beavertail topped with Saskatoon berry compote and maple syrup, served with Mission Hill Reserve Sparkling. The meal also includes a distinctly West Coast moment with BC smoked salmon, dill crema, and house-made bannock, paired with Mission Hill Sauvignon Blanc.
Of course, food is only half the story here. Dining at Eagle’s Eye is always a bit surreal. You arrive by gondola, step out above the clouds, and settle in as the sun drops behind the Purcells. Even locals who know the resort well tend to forget just how striking that view is until they’re sitting there with a glass of wine in hand.
This dinner feels well-timed, too. There’s something grounding about a menu that celebrates where we live, what we grow, and what we’ve learned to cook well in this country. It’s confident, it’s local without being precious, and it quietly reminds you that Canadian cuisine has grown up.
Seats for these dinner series events tend to go quickly, especially when the theme hits close to home. For anyone looking for a special night out, a reason to dress up in the middle of winter, or an excuse to take the gondola after dark, A Taste of Canada checks every box.
SOLD OUT: A Taste of Canada is a ticketed event, with pricing set to reflect the multi-course menu, curated Canadian wine pairings, and the gondola ride to and from the mountaintop. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required.
This event sold out quickly, and diners are reminded that dinner service is available Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m., with the last seating at 8:00 p.m.
