Are you looking for activities to do at Algonquin College when you’re not in class? Look no further! This segment of the blog will show what student life is like at AC through events, opportunities, and showcasing our population.
Culinary learners pose for a group photo with the chilli they prepared.
On Feb. 24, 2025, 40 learners from the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science, Culinary Management, Culinary Skills, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Baking and Pastry management programs volunteered their time during their mid-term break week to prepare 2,000 meals for food security in Ottawa, in partnership with Tablée Des Chefs: The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project (SKNG).
On Friday, Feb. 7, the Canadian Pork Council kicked off Super Bowl weekend with pork-packed snacks prepared by culinary students at Restaurant International at Algonquin College. The event served as both a celebration of Canadian pork and an opportunity to enjoy creative and flavorful snacks in advance of Super Bowl weekend.
Culinary learners pose for a group photo.
The Canadian Culinary Championship (CCC) is an annual national event that took place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa. The winning chefs from 10 different regional qualifiers are gathered to compete in three challenging and entertaining competitions: Mystery Wine, Black Box and the Grand Finale. To be crowned the top chef in Canada at the CCC is a career changer. The competition has yielded three previous winners from Ottawa.