# High-Flying Culinary Events Ottawa's 'Sky Lounge' Celebrates Canada's 150th Anniversary By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-09-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-lounge References: [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/sky-lounge-2017-restaurants-ottawa-1.3688301) & [ottawa2017](http://www.ottawa2017.ca/events/signature-events/sky-lounge/) In 2017, Ottawa will toast Canada's 150th anniversary with a unique culinary event called 'Sky Lounge.' Modeled after a concept started in Belgium, the event will give dinners a new way to experience some of the city's best cuisine. The Sky Lounge is a [fine dining event](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-culinary-experience) that involves hoisting 22 guests 150 feet up in the air to enjoy a [gourmet meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-express-platinum-dining-experiences). The guests are elevated into the sky via a platform that is held up by a crane with steel cables. The guests are strapped into their seats while chefs and waiters serve them high-end dishes and [specialty cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-mexico). Beyond the food, guests will also be treated to spectacular views of the nation's capital. By literally elevating Ottawa's cuisine to new heights, the Sky Lounge gives Canadians a unique way to celebrate the country's 150th birthday. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated Dining Experiences:** Opportunity to create unique and memorable dining events by offering meals in unconventional settings, such as suspended in the air. - **Gourmet Adventure Tourism:** Opportunity to combine fine dining with adventure tourism by providing elevated culinary experiences that offer both delicious food and breathtaking views. - **Celebratory Culinary Experiences:** Opportunity to celebrate special events or milestones by creating exclusive dining experiences that offer a new and exciting way to mark the occasion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Planning and Tourism:** Opportunity for event planners and tourism companies to offer elevated dining experiences as part of their offerings, attracting adventurous and food-focused customers. - **Catering and Fine Dining:** Opportunity for caterers and high-end restaurants to expand their services by providing elevated dining experiences that cater to customers looking for a unique and memorable meal. - **Hospitality and Hospitality Management:** Opportunity for hotels and hospitality management companies to offer elevated dining experiences as an added service, attracting guests who are looking for an exceptional culinary experience during their stay. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riviera-Inspired Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-air-balloon-dining.md) - [Hot Air Balloon Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiair-skydining.md) - [Historic Culinary Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events.md) - [Creative Culinary Evening Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-yorkville-x-langdon-hall.md) - [Exclusive Dining Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-shangrila.md) - [Galactic Atmosphere Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacevip.md) - [Airport Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-dining.md) - [Luxury Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-torontos-skylight.md) - [Luxe Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-culinary-experience.md)