Stretching more than 3,000 miles from the unspoilt Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island all the way to vibrant Vancouver, with the Aurora Borealis shimmering over pristine snow in the Great White North, Canada is sure to awaken your inner explorer. It has the mighty Rocky Mountains to the West and the Appalachians to the East, and 37 National Parks, the biggest of which is more than a third the size of England. Yet it’s also become the destination for a new generation, with thrusting cities that have embraced cutting-edge architecture – Frank Gehry, after all, is Canadian – and a thriving artistic, cultural and culinary scene.
Over the past decade, there has been a revolution in Canadian kitchens, with world-class chefs using locally sourced produce to mouth-watering effect. The varied landscapes and climates of Canada result in a rich diversity and abundance of foodstuffs, from Nova Scotia lobster through wild Quebec blueberries to Alberta beef, which have become prized by chefs throughout the world. Of course you’ll want to visit, to try all this for yourself. But until then, we’re offering you the chance to win a taste of Canada for yourself.
We’ve put together a hamper worth £100, full of sweet and savoury goodies influenced by Canada’s bountiful tastes and landscapes, and all landing on the dining table of one lucky reader. You’ll find Metropolitan Chef’s Salmon Rub and Little Miss Chef wild Pacific smoked salmon; delicious candies such as Beta 5 Spiced Praline Pecans, Milk Greetings, Zimt artisan chocolate and Cocolico Vanilla Salt Caramels; and, of course, Canada’s most famous export, maple syrup by Cleary’s, as well as the increasingly popular Birch Syrup. You’ll also receive a novel twist on the spicy salt used for rimming the glass on Bloody Mary cocktails, or Bloody Caesars as the Canadians like to drink them: Amola Caesar Rim Salt uses heritage bacon along with celery, chili and pepper*.
For your chance to win a taste of Canada, simply enter your details below.
Terms and conditions:
1. The Canada hamper prize draw (the “Prize Draw”) is open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over.
2. The Prize Draw is not open to employees or agencies of Guardian News & Media Limited (“GNM”), their group companies or family members or anyone else connected to the Prize Draw.
3. Entry into the Prize Draw is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
4. To enter the Prize Draw you must enter your details as above. If you have any questions about how to enter or in connection with the Prize Draw, please email competitions.glabs@theguardian.com with “Canada hamper prize draw” in the subject line.
5. Only one entry per person. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed. You are responsible for the cost (if any) of sending your Prize Draw entry to us.
6. No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery of the entry is not proof of receipt.
7. The Prize Draw closes at 23:59 on 5 June 2015. Entries received after that date and time will not be considered.
8. The winner will be chosen from a random draw of entries.
9. One winner will receive a hamper of sweet and savoury Canadian goodies influenced by the tastes and landscapes of the country. This will contain approximately £100 in Canadian foodstuffs. These may include: Amola Caesar Rim Salt; Birch Syrup; Cleary’s Soft Maple Syrup Candies; Cleary’s Maple Syrup Jug; Metropolitan Chef Salmon Rub; Mink Greetings from Canada; Vancouver Island Fleur de Sel; Beta 5 Spiced Praline Pecans; Cocolico- Vanilla Salt Caramels; Zimt- Salt of the Earth Bar; Honeyview Mini Honey Assorted; Little Miss Chief salmon 4oz. *We reserve the right to substitute items in the hamper without notification. GNM accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the prize and not specifically included in the prize.
10. The winner will be notified by phone or email on or before 12 June 2015 and given details of how to claim their prize. If a winner does not respond to GNM within 28 days of being notified by GNM, then the winner’s prize will be forfeited and GNM shall be entitled to select another winner (and that winner will have to respond to the phone call or email from GNM within 28 days or else they will also forfeit their prize).
11. Details of the winner can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the following address: Guardian Creative, Guardian News & Media Limited, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU.
12. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or other prizes.
13. GNM retains the right to substitute the prize, or any part thereof, with another prize of similar value in the event the original prize offered is not available.
14. The winner may be required for promotional activity.
15. No purchase necessary.
16. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall exclude the liability of GNM for death, personal injury, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation as a result of its negligence.
17. GNM accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by you as a result of entering the Prize Draw or accepting the prize. GNM further disclaims liability for any injury or damage to your or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participation in or downloading any materials in connection with the Prize Draw.
18. GNM reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this Prize Draw with or without prior notice due to reasons outside its control (including, without limitation, in the case of anticipated, suspected or actual fraud). The decision of GNM in all matters under its control is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.
19. GNM shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, weather conditions, fire, flood, hurricane, strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, inevitable accidents, supervening legislation or any other circumstances amounting to force majeure.
20. The Prize Draw will be governed by English law.
21. Promoter: Guardian News & Media Limited, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU.
