Gardner Club Breakfast

We invite you to join us on Thursday, June 18th for the 2026 Gardner Club Breakfast; Calgary's premier networking and fundraising event for the outdoor adventure community. This year, we are honoured to welcome keynote speaker Tyler Smith, a mental health advocate, founder of the Not Alone Co. clothing line, and co-host of the Speak Your Mind podcast. A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Tyler has channelled profound personal adversity into a powerful platform for change, advocating for the importance of vulnerability, community, and seeking support.

Proceeds from the Gardner Club Breakfast directly benefit the Chinook Scout Foundation, enabling the continuation of Scouting programs that connect youth in Southern Alberta with the outdoors and provide meaningful opportunities for growth and learning. We hope you will join us in supporting both an important cause and an inspiring individual.

Featured Speaker: Tyler Smith

Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Resilience & Mental Health Advocate

Tyler Smith is a 21-year-old survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, which claimed the lives of 16 of his teammates, staff members, and coaches. After physically recovering, he returned to the Broncos for ten games but realized that he needed to prioritize his mental health and take a step back from the game. Tyler has since made progress with his mental health recovery, including utilizing self-care tools like counselling.

Tyler is now passionate about sharing his story and being a mental health advocate. He co-hosts a podcast called 'Speak Your Mind' with NHL veteran Riley Sheahan and has also founded a mental health awareness clothing line called 'Not Alone Co.' The clothing line aims to facilitate meaningful conversations around mental health and donates portions of the proceeds to different charities and foundations across Canada.

Tyler hopes to continue public speaking, advocating for mental health, and sharing his stories with those who may need them. He believes in the power of a conversation and wants to build a lasting community focused on vulnerability and conversation.

Tickets & Event Information

Entry to the venue and seating will start at 7:00am, with breakfast being served at 7:30am. After preliminary remarks and introductions, the featured speaker will take the stage for roughly an hour.

Tickets are available through the Tickets section below. Single tickets will be seated at a table of 8. There is also an option to reserve an entire table of 8 for you and your guests. Ticket purchasers will receive a tax receipt as per Canada Revenue Agency. Additionally, donations may be made to the Chinook Scout Foundation to support scouting in southern Alberta.

All event proceeds benefit over 3,000 Scouting youth in Calgary and Southern Alberta. The Chinook Scout Foundation is proud to host this annual event which ensures funding support for outdoor programs and camps.