the Entertainment

Mark McKinney

The Producer

Mark McKinney is one of Canada’s most dynamic comedic talents. He writes. He produces. He performs. He does it all. And whatever he does, he keeps audiences around the world laughing.... read more ››

Shaun Majumder

Master of Ceremonies

Shaun Majumder, a member of the famous sketch group The Bob Room, is known for his clever, unique style of comedy. It earned him a one-hour comedy special on The Comedy Network called On the Edge with Shaun Majumder, read more ››

Les Stroud (a.k.a. Survivorman)

VIP Keynote Speaker

Les Stroud, star of the six-time Gemini nominated hit TV series Survivorman, is the only person in television history to produce an internationally broadcast series entirely written, videotaped and hosted alone. Survivorman has become the highest rated show in the history of OLN Canada....
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Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Musical Act

Blackie and The Rodeo Kings was founded by Tom Wilson, Stephen Fearing and Colin Linden as a tribute to Canadian folk artist Willie P. Bennett. Their name was taken from Bennett’s 1978 album Blackie and the Rodeo King. What started as a side project soon turned into a full fledged band after their first album High or Hurtin’: The Songs of Willie P. Bennett was a critical success
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Drake Hotel images courtesy STIPCO photography, Keith Pace Asciak Photography, Andrej Kopac Photography and George Whiteside. All rights reserved.
Images of Les Stroud courtesy Laura Bombier. All rights reserved.