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Organized by Calgary Celiac Association

Travelling on a gluten free diet can be challenging. Join Calgary Celiac’s panel of savvy gluten free travellers as they share their tips and tricks for a variety of travel locations.

Speakers:

Marcia Bruce

Marcia is a research manager at the University of Calgary which gives her the opportunity (and challenge as a person with celiac disease) to travel to different cities across Canada and US frequently for work. Some of her recent trips include Boston, Ottawa, Seattle and Salt Lake City. 

Marcia’s husband also has celiac disease and their children follow a doctor ordered gluten free diet, so that means gluten free family vacations too! Her family loves cruises and Disney and they have frequented Disneyland and Disney World. Marcia’s friends turn to her as a Disney expert to help plan their Disney vacations and she especially loves sharing gluten free dining tips and tricks with them. 

As an active family with three kids on sports team, they also travel regularly for out of town tournaments which Marcia has learned to navigate as well. 

Emily Halliday

Emily is the event coordinator for the Calgary Celiac Association as well as a long-time volunteer. Emily’s daughter has Celiac disease, and Emily has a gluten allergy. They have been travelling gluten free for over 10 years.

Emily has travelled to many cities across North America, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, England and Belize over the last few years. She also likes to go to Mexican all-inclusives.

Emily’s daughter belonged to several music-oriented groups while in junior high and high school. Emily has experience in supporting youth who travel with groups through school and other organizations.

Lisa Park

As an avid traveller, Lisa was apprehensive about attempting travel with her two young boys and husband, who were all diagnosed with Celiac disease within a span of 3 years.

Through persistence, research and trial and error, they have been able to have several successful adventures in Mexico (all inclusive and vacation rentals), the USA and Spain. Lisa will be discussing the intricacies of preparation, dealing with language barriers, and how to advocate for yourself as a Celiac traveller. 

Jenna Wenkoff

Jenna is a communications specialist and writer with a passion for travel. Despite being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she has explored destinations like Ireland, Mexico, Argentine, Japan, and various parts of Canada. Even though she is a ‘Silent Celiac,’ Jenna maintains a strict gluten-free diet event when travelling, underscoring her commitment to her well-being and love of adventure.