Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa (Canada) Culinary Experience including Workshop, Private Tour, Dinner and Executive Chef Meet & Greet, 3-Night Stay at Fairmont Château Laurier, and Airfare for 2

This Experience Includes:

• Culinary demo and hands-on workshop class for 2 at Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa, Ontario


• VIP tour of the facilities and history of Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa


• Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures Dinner with Wine Pairings for 2 and Meet & Greet with Executive Chef Yannick Anton


• 3-night stay in a traditional Fairmont roomat the Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa


• Daily breakfast for 2


• Round-trip coach class airfare for 2 from the 48 contiguous U.S. to Ottawa, Canada


• Complimentary booking

Discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and famous landmarks, including the Rideau Canal. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a historic waterway that is filled with boaters from spring through fall and turns into the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter, winding through the heart of Ottawa. Ottawa offers a widely acclaimed culinary community, unique boutiques and shopping districts, a lively local music and art scene, and exciting nightlife

Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa (Ontario)

Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute is Canada's only campus for Le Cordon Bleu. Located in the heart of Canada’s picturesque capital, Ottawa’s rich history in gastronomy and flare for French architecture makes it the perfect destination to experience a culinary journey.

Founded in Paris in 1895, Le Cordon Bleu has acquired an international reputation built on excellence in culinary and hospitality education. Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute houses a full time prestigious Culinary Academy which trains tomorrow’s best cuisine and pastry chefs.  In addition, the building is home to Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures, a well-respected and popular Ottawa restaurant showcasing modern international cuisine utilizing classic French culinary techniques.  Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa operates out the former Munross Mansion, a restored historic building constructed in 1874.

Enjoy a 4-hour culinary class for two designed for food enthusiasts:

From a series on flavors from countries around the globe to planning and preparing special occasion meals and dishes, these classes are ideal for everyone from beginners to professionals. Learn from Le Cordon Bleu Chef Instructors as they teach the latest techniques that can be used to achieve your very own masterpieces at home. The unrivalled Le Cordon Bleu teaching methodology combines a 2-hour demonstration followed by a 2-hour hands-on practical workshop in a professionally equipped kitchen. Tilted overhead mirrors and video cameras give students a chef's eye view of specific techniques as they are being performed. After the demonstration, the group is encouraged to taste the completed dishes and then create them during the hands-on workshop.

Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Private History & Facilities Tour:

Receive a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the facilities and history of Le Cordon Bleu.

Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures Dinner with Wine Pairings for two and Meet & Greet with Executive Chef:

Enjoy a dinner with wine pairings for two, including a meet and greet opportunity with Chef Yannick Anton subject to availability.  Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures features modern international cuisine utilizing classic French culinary techniques. Originally from the South of France, Chef Anton was appointed Executive Chef of Le Cordon Bleu Signatures Restaurant in November 2006, where he showcases local ingredients such as game, foie gras and seasonal produce.  Dinner includes taxes and gratuities.

2013 Class Schedule:  (classes take place each month on select Saturdays)

January 19                    Hearty Stews

February 2                    Cupcake Creations

February 9                    Get Ready for Valentine’s Day

February 23                   Classic & Modern Sauces

March 2                        Knife Skills

March 16                       La Ronde Macarons

March 23                       International Flavours – Italy

April 6                           Savory Tarts

May 14                         Cordon Vert-Vegetarian Affair

May 25                         Baking with Mom

June 1                          Cooking with Friends

June 15                         Fathers’ Day

June 22                         International Flavours – Japan

July 13                          Frozen Desserts

August 10                     International Flavours – Middle East

August 24                     International Flavours – Latin America

September 7                 Back to School Lunch Box

September 21               International Flavours – Italy

October 5                     Knife Skills

October 19                    Marvelous Mushrooms

November 16                Christmas Cookies

November 30                Modern Sauces

December 7                  Les Potages

Dates and themes are subject to change, and all classes must meet a minimum enrollment.  Participants must be age 18 or over.

Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa

Enjoy a 3-night stay in a traditional Fairmont room including daily breakfast for two at this 4-star luxury hotel.  Located in the heart of Ottawa next to the Parliament Buildings, the landmark Fairmont Château Laurier is a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French château.  The Rideau Canal offers miles of bicycle and inline skating paths and the world's longest skating rink just outside your door.  

The nearby Gatineau Hills offer great hiking, biking and canoeing, and in the winter, cross-country ski trails and excellent downhill thrills. During downtime, drop by the health club equipped with premier fitness machines and personal flat-screen televisions or take a dip in the art-deco pool. 

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for two from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to Ottawa, Canada, subject to availability. A minimum of three nights or a Saturday night stay is required. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The following blackout dates apply:

 2013: Jul 3-7; Nov 22-27; Nov 30-Dec 2; Dec 20-23, 27-31.

2014: Jan 1-2; Mar 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 28-31; Jul 3-6; Nov 21-26; Nov 29-Dec 1; Dec 26-31.