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The Golden Burger Challenge winner, Cambium Cidery's the Big Quack (Image Credit: Cambium / Instagram)
By Liam Verster
Burgers for a Cause

Duck burger crowned champion in Golden Burger Challenge  

Nov 10, 2026 | 9:49 AM

An out-of-the box, unique burger was overwhelmingly loved by the public in this year’s Golden Burger Challenge.

Cambium Cidery won the People’s Choice trophy after serving up the Big Quack, a duck confit burger featuring crispy duck prosciutto, brie, endive and apple slaw, peking sauce, and black garlic ketchup.

The Roster was the Runner Up in the People’s Choice competition with their burger the Ogopogo, while BNA won the Judge’s Choice award with their Farmhand burger.

Additionally, Ali from the Roster and Jenice from Alexander’s received the Top Servers Award.

The Golden Burger Challenge trophies on display ahead of the winners being called Monday evening
The Golden Burger Challenge trophies on display ahead of the winners being called Monday evening (Image Credit: Liam Verster / Vernon Matters)
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The competition ran over the course of October with 10 local restaurants selling unique burgers, with $5 from each sale going to the North Okanagan Community Life Society (NOCLS).

NOCLS is a non-profit that assists people living with disabilities in the area and ensure they have access to services and programs available to them.

Organizers had not tallied up the total amount raised over the course of the campaign,. but estimated they should have raised their goal of over $20,000.

Organizers also stated the campaign was beneficial to the local restaurants as it drives people out to eat at and support their establishments during the shoulder season. 

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