Ottawa
#1 Political Event (up from #2)
Older than Canada itself, the hilarious and historic event celebrated 150 years in 2016 with a record crowd of 600 journalists, editors, and political pundits. The Grand Hall at the Canadian Museum of History was the venue for the black-tie affair. Next: Spring 2017
Ottawa
#2 Political Event
The gala, held next door to Parliament Hill at the Fairmont Château Laurier, is one of the hottest tickets in town. Voted on by Members of Parliament, the awards honor the year’s most accomplished parliamentarians in categories including hardest-working and rising star. Next: November 15, 2016
Ottawa
#3 Political Event
Colm Feore returns to host the gala event’s 25th anniversary in 2017 at the National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall. New for 2016—when the 2,200 available tickets sold out—was an after-party, which kept guests dancing and sipping cocktails until the wee hours. Next: June 29, 2017
