2017 Winterlude Fact Sheet
Want to enjoy Winterlude 2017 in Ottawa-Gatineau this year but aren't sure where to start? Here are some quick tips to get your adventure(s) planned!
There are 3 Main Locations:
- The Crystal Garden at Confederation Park & Marion Dewar Plaze (Elgin at Laurier/City Hall) - here you will find breathtaking ice sculptures, family fun and the Sub-Zero Concert Series
- The Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques-Cartier Park (Rue Laurier, Gatineau) - great for kids with snow slides and tonnes of outdoor fun
- The Rideau Canal - the world's largest skating rink
Here are some other locations to enjoy various Winterlude activities: CLICK HERE.
Winterlude runs February 3rd to the 20th with all sites open on Family Day in Ontario.
Experience Winterlude, a celebration of winter, the first 3 weekends of February every year in Ottawa. Skate on the Rideau Canal, the world's largest skating rink! Crystal Garden in Confederation Park is home of the International Ice Carving Competition; watch dramatic sculptures unfold before your eyes .
The full calendar of events can be found HERE.
Let's get to the Sub-Zero Concert Series (highlighting KiSS 105.3 artists). Concerts happen every Friday and Saturday (Feb. 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 19th) plus the last Sunday (Feb. 19th) @ 7:30PM, Confederation Park - CIBC Stage.
Opening night: Friday, Feb. 3rd: Karim Ouellet and Coleman Hell
Friday, Feb 10th - Alx Velix, DJ DOMENO and Trevor Guthrie
Saturday, Feb 11th - Canada 150 Signature Concert
Saturday, Feb. 18th - David Usher
Sunday, Feb. 19th - Scott Helman and more