Located in downtown Saskatoon, the Capitol is home to some of the best live music Saskatchewan has to offer. The Capitol boasts a solid menu full of in-house made pub-style food, with an emphasis on fresh hand made products, and daily lunch & dinner specials. With up to 23 lines of draught, and well over 150 back bar, beer, and wine options there is always something for everyone.
Mitch Lupichuk
Mitch is the owner of The Capitol. A lifelong music fan, he ventured into the industry right out of high school when he began his first event production company. Since then, music has been a huge part of his life. Despite his familiarity and experience with music on a national and international level, Mitch has always had a passion for local music and dreamed of owning his music venue. This dream became a reality in 2014 when he and a handful of his friends opened The Capitol Music Club. Since then, The Capitol has become a staple venue in Saskatoon, booking thousands of events. Mitch has worked tirelessly to promote up-and-coming local bands and to bring world-class acts to our city and province. He is a successful entrepreneur who understands the importance of investing in the community. His extensive background includes eight years in the draft beer industry, over 20 years in Food and Beverage with a certification of specialization in said industry, and a diploma in Hospitality. He has over five years of experience working for non-profit boards, including Kickstart SBLA as vice president and Ness Creek Music Festival as a board member. He is a current member of the Revenue Generation Committee for Ness Creek, helping to keep the festival viable through sponsorship. Mitch is passionate about enhancing the provincial music scene with his experience and connections.
Camey Gader-Hryhor
Camey leads the events and front-of-house operations at The Capitol. She loves to support the community with fundraisers, charities, galas, and weddings, which comes from over 20 years of experience. Leading a team is what she loves most. Mentoring and building a team that can be dedicated and navigate hurdles together is so rewarding. Her focus on support and discipline is the balance she strives for. She stays busy by also owning and running her own salon as a journeyman hairstylist for the last 22 years. She has a huge passion for music and has been competing in singing since she was five! The Capitol brings the joy of music and laughter to the community, which she loves to be part of.
Chris Girardin
Chris has been in the F&B industry for over 16 years. Starting as a dishwasher at 14, his strong work ethic and drive for quality quickly moved him to line cook. From there, he fell in love with creating the best food, above and beyond the average establishment.
Chris learned from his mentors and the industry, which lead to him challenging his Red Seal and was the youngest of five chefs to score 100% on the practical exam in Saskatchewan.
A highlight in his career is running the fine dining restaurant at the Fairmont Resort to running the entire F&B division. When he moved back home, he found The Capitol and created one of the best kitchens in Saskatoon.
