Jan 31, 2025 · Join us for Winterlude, the annual winter festival in Ottawa-Gatineau. It offers fun activities such as watching live ice-carving and admiring beautiful ice sculptures, skating on the world's largest skating rink and snow tubing in North America's largest snow playground.

Jan 28, 2025 · From January 31 to February 17, Canadian Heritage’s 47th Winterlude will take place in Canada’s Capital Region, offering captivating programming and new features to delight young and old alike. The season’s can’t-miss event, Winterlude combines the joys of winter with our rich cultural diversity.

Winterlude is now considered the flagship event of the winter tourist season in Canada's Capital Region. On average, 600,000 visitors take part in the festivities. Year after year, the event runs smoothly thanks to the precious help of 800 volunteers.

During the first weekend, immerse yourself in the magic of Winterlude with a dynamic and inspiring programming. Take part in unique activities that showcase the richness and traditions of Indigenous cultures. Let Winterlude begin!

Winterlude carries through its new vision by offering more cultural programming and new destinations (ByWard Market, Sparks Street, Downtown Rideau and the Glebe). Indigenous culture is featured on the first weekend and LGBTQ2+ culture, …

Join us at Winterlude, the Capital's winter celebration. Skate on the world's largest skating rink or play at North America's largest snow playground.

Dec 15, 2022 · The 45th Winterlude will be held from February 3 to 20, 2023. The Winterlude National Ice-Carving Championship will be held on February 3, 4 and 5, 2023. If you’re in Canada’s Capital Region on the opening Winterlude weekend, head to Sparks Street in Ottawa, where the masterpieces will be displayed.

Paid event Winterlude Urban Sugar Shack Menu. Winterlude Urban Sugar Shack on Sparks Street. Ice Hogs Lounge. Ice-Carving Demonstrations, presented by Tim Hortons. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Lumen Eira at Confederation Park. LüX - A sound and light experience, presented by Ottawa Tourism.

Dec 14, 2023 · The 46th Winterlude promises experiences that combine winter with rich culture, artistic creativity and a celebration of Canada’s diversity. Every year, it transforms Canada’s Capital Region into a festive gathering place with activities as varied as they are entertaining.

Enjoy a free shuttle ride to Winterlude activities. View the schedule and hop on! Street closures. Plan your trip by consulting the complete list of street closures during Winterlude. Paid parking. During Winterlude you can park at these locations: National Arts Centre (NAC) Rideau Centre; World Exchange Plaza