The Scotiabank Giller Light Bash, in support of Frontier College, is an exciting evening where people come together to celebrate Canadian literature and raise money for Frontier College, Canada’s original literacy organization. It is a well-known and well-attended cultural event that has become a must-attend event and a highlight of the Canadian literary scene.

The Scotiabank Giller Light Bash combines the excitement of who will win the Giller Prize with a stand-alone event for professionals from the publishing, marketing, communications and business communities, local literary personalities, and book lovers alike. Guests watch the live broadcast of the Giller Gala on a big screen, mingle with fellow guests, vote on the book they think will take home the coveted Scotiabank Giller Prize and sip cocktails, in honour of Doris Giller, the prize’s namesake.

The Giller Light Bash celebrated its 11th year anniversary in 2012. Originally organized as a house party by a group of friends it has continued to evolve over time into a much celebrated and talked about cultural event.

To see photos from the 2012 Scotiabank Giller Light Bash, click here.

What our supporters have to say:

"I am delighted to be associated with Frontier College and the Giller Light Bash. The event has proven to be a smash, and I offer my most heartfelt congratulations on its success."
Jack Rabinovitch, founder of the Scotiabank Giller Prize and former Labourer-Teacher for Frontier College

"Buying a ticket for the Giller Light Bash is a great way to support literacy. Who said good causes had to be dull?"
Andrew Pyper, author of The Killing Circle

"Any writer who wants a share of the fun, the unabashed hoopla and support only a gang of peers can offer shouldn’t miss the Giller Light."
Wayson Choy, author of Not Yet and All That Matters