IT'S ALL
FOR THE
KIDS
100% of every voting dollar donated goes directly to support Children's Hospital Foundations in participating Team's Local Communities.
cookie!
You're on the list — we'll bring the icing.
BAKING A DIFFERENCE
An annual gingerbread house contest to benefit children's health
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16 YEARS OF
MEANINGFUL BAKING
Since 2010, GingerCane has raised over $360,000 in online voting donations, with all funds raised going directly to children's hospital foundations in participants' local communities.
THE 2026
CONTEST DATES
Nov 1
Registration opens
Nov 23
Voting opens
Dec 16
Voting closes
Dec 16
GingerCane Reception
EVERYONE IS
WELCOME
Calling all bakers (and non-bakers), we want you, your corporation, your children, or your friends and family to form a team and imagine a gingerbread house that pushes the limits of creativity and materials.
16 YEARS OF HOUSES
Flick through the arrows for inspiration
The GingerCane creations of the New Home Industry, Public and Children's Teams brought in just under $24,633 last year through the donate-to-vote platform.
RECEPTION & AWARDS
the night the crumbs settle and the trophies come out
The houses are built, the votes are in, and it's time to celebrate. Teams come together for a night of sweet creations, big cheers, well-earned awards, and all the GingerCane magic in one room.
HOW IT WORKS
The GingerCane contest is conducted entirely online. Create a team — bring together colleagues, family and friends. We even have a kids category for participants under 13.
DESIGN
What inspires you?
GingerCane is an "Anything Goes" community where your only limitation is your imagination.
BUILD
Bake & create
Gather your team, the tall and the small, and BUILD! When you are done, upload photos and video of your process and creation to your voting page.
PROMOTE
Rock the vote!
Share your voting page and encourage everyone you know to vote. Every dollar donated is a vote for your creation.
CELEBRATE
Crumbs & cheers
Join us at the reception for the awards night — trophies, photos and the whole GingerCane community in one room.
Together we've raised over
100% of net proceeds are donated to children's hospital foundations in participating teams' local communities.
*donation less the payment platform's transaction fees.
THANK-YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
sixteen years only happens with help
SPONSORS, PARTICIPANTS
& FRIENDS OF GINGERCANE
poke around the archive — click a logo to see their build (hover to pause)
THE BUILD
GALLERY
ENTRIES
Source: official GingerCane contest standings, 2014–2025.
…and every team who ever bent a roofline. Thank you.
CONTACTS
If you have any questions or need help, we're here to lend a hand. For further information on the contest, please contact E2. For information on the foundations and use of donations, please contact the charitable organization in your area.
THE ALBERTA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
28 Oki Drive NW
Calgary, AB T3B 6A8
403.955.8818
www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
Contact: Kelsey Glover
kglover@achf.ca
825.255.8198
STOLLERY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Suite 800 College Plaza
8215 112 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C8
780.433.5437
www.stollerykids.com
Contact: Lisa Hnat
lisa.hnat@stollerykids.com
780.431.4614
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA
533A, 5th Floor, 715 McDermot Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 1M6
204.594.5323
https://goodbear.ca
Contact: Paula Kreitz
pkreitz@goodbear.ca
204.470.9927
WE'D LOVE TO
HEAR FROM YOU
Would you like to support or be involved?
1043 19 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB T2G 1M1
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM MT
We'll be in touch before registration opens.