Australia Day, the official national day of Australia, commemorates Captain Arthur Philip’s landing of the first fleet at Port Jackson on January 26^th in 1788. Australia Day is celebrated in all states and territories of Australia, and will be celebrated here in Toronto, on Wednesday, January 26^th at The Albany Club.

The evening will begin at 6:30 with a reception on the Fourth Floor, for bubbly, beer and finger foods. At 7:30, it’s down to the main dining room for dinner. The Club’s Executive Chef Jay Parhar, has prepared a special menu for the occasion. As always, wines, and door prizes are included with dinner.

Some of the wines we’ll have from the Cellar include; 2004 St. Hallet Barossa Semillon, 2007 d’Arenberg Dry Dam Reisling, 2002 Currency Creek Black Swamp Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia, 2002 Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, 2002 Poole’s Rock Cockfighter’s Ghost Shiraz from McLaren Vale, 2002 Plunket Blackwood Ridge Shiraz from Victoria, and more as the evening progresses.

First Course

Mixed Greens Salad in a Lemon Myrtle Dressing

Second Course

Char Grilled South Pacific Snapper, with Saffron Risotto,

Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms, finished with a Chardonnay Beurre Blanc.

Third Course

Rosemary Braised Australian Lamb Shanks in a Shiraz Reduction with

Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert

 Passion Fruit and Mango Pavlova, Kiwi Coulis and Mixed Berries

Tea and Coffee

There will be door prizes, and entertainment with a sing along led by Brendan Bell. Born in Victoria,

Brendan has been a musician for over 20 years, and now resides in Toronto, luckily for us. Bring your

enthusiasm and your voice to join in and make this a memorable Australia Day evening.

Please note that we are limited to 120 seats for this event, so reserve early. Tickets are $120.00 for AWS Members and Guests, CACC Members and Guests, including all taxes and gratuities.