Welcome to St. Thomas

Nicknamed ‘Steam,’ the 2020 BC Eastern Qualifier will be held in the historic CASO Station in St. Thomas, Ontario. Hosted by Las Chicas Del Cafe, this will be a monumental event for the region and for the Canadian Chapter of the SCA. The Host has organized an activities surrounding the event - with dinners, keynote speaker Christopher Hendon, throw-downs, transportation, accommodation and activities all taken into consideration. The Sanremo Cafe Racer is the official machine of the 2019/2020 Canadian Barista Championships. 

ALL ASPECTS OF THIS EVENT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
We encourage people to come and cheer on their favourite barista, watch Christopher Hendon's keynote address, or enjoy the brewers bar!
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BARISTA COMPETITOR WAIT LIST

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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SOCIAL ITINERARY

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HOTEL & TRAVEL

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INSIDERS GUIDE

Event Locations
1. CASO Station - Barista Competition Home - 750 Talbot Street
2. Elevated Park - Harvest Dinner location - King & Centre Street
3. Railway City Brewing - Reception Location - 130 Edward Street

Points of Interest
Jumbo the Elephant Monument - 65 Talbot Street
​St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre - 300 Talbot Street
​Caps Off Brewing - 168 Curtis Street
Railway City Tourism - 605 Talbot Street
Streamliners Espresso Bar - 767 Talbot Street
Railway Museum - 225 Wellington Street (access from CASO)

CASO STATION

The Canada Southern Railway Station (CASO) is the largest train station of it's kind left in North America. Built in 1873 its heritage has been incredibly well preserved and is a treat to take in.

The building’s grandeur was impressive. The 1882 publication Picturesque Canada reported that the station was “one of the finest in the Dominion, and reminds one of the large structures in Chicago and New York.”

This unique structure today houses a museum, a coffee roaster, offices and an event space with bar that is like stepping back into the bygone days of rail. 

our supporters

MARC
SOPOCO

STUART & SHERRY
MACMILLAN

ANGELO
CAPURSO

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