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Royal Society of Canada Annual Gala

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 - 6:00PM EST

Trillium Ballroom | Rogers Centre

55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa ON K1N 9J2

Join us for the RSC Annual Gala, an evening of celebration in support of Excellence!

We invite you to an evening of cocktails, a four course Canadian themed menu supporting artisans, growers, and suppliers from coast to coast, followed by dancing in the heart of Canada’s capital.

The gala will take place in the Trillium Ballroom featuring panoramic views of the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic Parliament Hill, and numerous other national landmarks. The dance will follow in the Salon 214. Entertainment for the evening will be announced in August. 

The RSC’s Annual Gala is an annual fundraising event, and registration is separate from the COEE conference  Charitable tax receipts will be issued for a portion of your gala ticket’s cost in accordance with CRA. Full name and address required at registration. Your attendance supports the mission and programmes of the RSC. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, The University of Ottawa for making this gala possible. Please see more details below!

Individual tickets and tables of 10 are available.

Single Ticket : $375.00
Table of 10 : $3,500.00
Dress Code : Formal

Timeline of the Evening

Doors Open: 5:45pm

Networking & Cocktail Hour: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Start of Gala: 7:00pm

Dance: 9:00pm

End of the Gala: 11:30pm


MENU

(Dinner served with choice of Iced Water, Coffee, Tea, Wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake or soft drink)

SALAD

Broccoli & Kale (V/GH/H)

Charred Broccoli, Kale, Sunflower Seed Oat Crumble, Cows Creamery Prince Edward Island Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar, and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

SOUP

Potato & Truffle (V/GF/H)

Parmentier Velouté with Truffle Oil, Prairie Puff Wild Rice and Herb Crème Fraiche

MAINS

Bay of Fundy Jail Island Salmon & Cranberry Puttanesca (GF/H)

Creamy Spinach Polenta, Jail Island Salmon with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cranberries, Zucchini, Kalamata Olives, Grilled Artichoke and Herb Broth

or

High River Farm Alberta Beef Tenderloin (GF/H)

Char-grilled Beef Tenderloin, Creamy Garlic Potato Dauphinoise, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and Thyme Demiglace

or

Vegan Tofu Masala (V/V+/DF/GF/H)

Sweet Potato & Tofu Tikka, Spinach and Tomato Masala with Steamed Rice


DESSERT

BY55 Noir N°1 Choco-Coffee (V/GF/H)

Vanilla Sauce and Carleton Place Lacelle Apiary Honey