Activities

The Supreme Court of Canada has graciously offered our Winter Summit delegates the opportunity for a private tour of the Supreme Court of Canada on Friday, February 6, 2026. Spaces are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is now closed.

We are required to provide the Supreme Court with a detailed list of tour participants in advance of the tour, so the deadline to book a spot is Friday January 23, 2026 at noon (ET). We cannot guarantee spots after this date. If you wish to bring a guest, please provide their details in the form.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Black at [email protected].

Itinerary
1:25 PM: Meet in hotel lobby to walk to SCC together
2:00 PM: Arrival at main front entrance of SCC, security screening
2:30 PM: Guided tour
3:15 PM: Meeting with a Member of the Supreme Court of Canada
3:45 PM: Farewell

Dress: Smart casual

Skating on the Rideau Canal – the world’s longest skating rink!

Join members of the Mid-Career Advocates’ Standing Committee for a refreshing skate along the Rideau Canal – the ultimate Ottawa winter experience!

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Full details in the Big Chill app.

Skate Rentals: Reserve skate rentals on the Canada Skates website https://rideaucanalskateway.com/collections/all ***ensure you book at the Rideau/MacKenzie Bridge location.

Dine-Arounds

Optional "On Your Own" Dine Arounds - Big Chill 2026

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To kick start delegate connection, we have organized ‘on your own’ dine arounds at various local restaurants on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Pick your spot and we will be filling up tables so Big Chill delegates can meet some new people. You can also ask to be seated with a couple of friends. Just add names to the question field when you sign up. Please note: each guest must book their own seat on their account.

The venues on our list include some favourites from 2024 and some new spots recommended by our friends in the nation's capital.

Deadline to book is January 23, 2026.

Please note: Optional Dine Arounds are not included in the registration fee for the conference. Dine around participants are responsible for their own bill.

Questions? Contact Jewayne Parro at [email protected] for assistance or to make any changes to your reservations after submitting.