Enjoy a full range of social and networking events throughout the conference, designed for attendees of all ages and stages of training. From casual mixers and student socials to Awards Night and our Sugar Shack celebration, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Regular-rate ticket purchases help keep costs lower for students and residents, whose tickets are subsidized. Join us to connect, celebrate, and create unforgettable memories with colleagues, friends, and family.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Mix and Mingle (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Location: Exhibit Hall Convention Centre
All are welcome (Free).
Join us for a family friendly event to get acquainted and meet up with old friends. Guests will enjoy a memorable evening with peers and other delegates over good food, fine wine, entertainment, and children’s activities.
Student/Resident Social (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
The Student/Resident Social is an opportunity for residents and students with an interest in rural medicine to mix & mingle. Light appetizers will be provided, with drinks sponsored by the SRPC and The Review Course in Family Medicine. The event will be an informal social with several board games available to attendees to mix, mingle, & play!
East vs. West: Off-Site Hockey (8:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Cost: $25
Location: Service des loisirs, des sports et de la vie Communautaire, 330, rue Chabot, Québec (Québec) G1M 3J5
Join us for a fun, off-site friendly game of shinny! Players can gather at 8 p.m. and take to the ice from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Please remember to bring your skates, helmet, gloves, and any other safety gear (shoulder pads, elbow pads, and shin pads are recommended but not required). We will provide sticks, jerseys, and pucks. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy some time on the ice! Carpooling and taxi options are available.
Friday, April 17, 2025
Awards Night
Pricing:
Regular rate – $148
Student/Resident (Subsidized) – $111 Children $25
Immerse yourself in an elegant evening featuring a formal dinner dedicated to recognizing the rural contributions of our peers.
Review the criteria and submit your nominations. Award details can be found here: https://srpc.ca/awards/
Jam Session (9 p.m. – 11 p.m.)
All are welcome (Free)
After the awards dinner, come and join us for a lively jam session. Bring your musical instruments and your singing voice because everyone is welcome to be a part of this musical gathering.
Student, Resident, Mentor Reception (5:15 p.m – 6:15 p.m.)
Free
All medical students, residents and staff physicians are welcome to join us for our mentorship event! This is an opportunity to connect and discuss with colleagues across the country. It is conveniently held directly after the rural residency fair. If you are planning to attend, please click “yes” on our registration form (although we are still happy to have you if you forget).
**Anyone interested in sponsoring the Student, Resident, Mentor Reception event ($500), please contact colindas@srpc.ca by March 20th. As a sponsor, your logo will be in our promotional material for this event, which is included in every attendee’s registration package. Additionally, you will be acknowledged at the reception.
Saturday, April 18, 2025
Saturday Wrap-Up Party – Érablière du Cap (7:00 PM to 9:30 PM)
Pricing:
- Regular rate – $84
- Student/Resident (Subsidized) – $63
- Children $25
Location: 1925 chemin Lambert, Lévis, QC, G7A2N4
Celebrate the weekend in style at our wrap-up party! Enjoy a private evening at the Sugar Shack with a traditional French Canadian buffet and live folklore music.
Don’t miss this festive finale! For more info, visit: Érablière du Cap
Contact staceyt@srpc.ca for inquiries and assistance.