Minister Glover Unveils Program for the 37th Winterlude
Featuring Canadian Sports, Traditions and Arts
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 12/08/14 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today unveiled the official program for 2015.
Winterlude will run from January 30 to February 16, 2015, with festivities taking place at three official sites: Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau and the Rideau Canal Skateway and Confederation Park in Ottawa. A wide range of activities will also be presented by partners at other venues around Canada''s Capital Region.
Minister Glover was joined at today''s news conference by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Gilles Carpentier on behalf of Mayor of Gatineau Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, and National Capital Commission CEO Dr. Mark Kristmanson.
Quick Facts
During Winterlude 2015, the Department of Canadian Heritage, along with many programming partners, will highlight the following Canadian milestones:
Celebrations officially begin at 7:00 p.m. on January 30 in Confederation Park with Winterlude''s opening ceremony: Catch the Spirit... Dream, Play, Excel!
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"Canada''s Capital Region is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the 37th Winterlude, where we''ll celebrate our country''s sports, winter traditions and artistic talent. Come skate, slide and meet the Ice Hog family during the Capital''s winter celebration!"
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
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BACKGROUNDER
The 37th Edition of Winterlude
January 30 to February 16, 2015
Winterlude transforms Canada''s Capital Region into the ideal destination to celebrate Canadian traditions in wintertime. Activities for everyone are taking place at the Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, at Crystal Garden in Confederation Park and on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, and at various partner sites.
Crystal Garden in Confederation Park, Ottawa
"The Art of Play"
Witness a fusion of art and ice at Crystal Garden and discover a world of memories. Located in Confederation Park, this spectacular display of crystalline ice sculptures will take your breath away. Come admire this icy world of wonder at night, and discover an outdoor urban dance scene like no other. Some of the highlights include:
Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau
Winter sports and games-with the Ice Hog Family!
Jacques-Cartier Park is the site of North America''s biggest snow playground, presented by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ville de Gatineau, and it is the home-away-from-home of Winterlude''s furry mascots, the Ice Hog family. Outfitted with larger-than-life snow slides, Snowflake Kingdom provides enjoyment for the young and the young at heart. Here are a few highlights:
The Rideau Canal Skateway
Celebrating 45 seasons of skating!
This winter is the 45th skating season on the Rideau Canal Skateway. Set in a UNESCO world heritage site, the world''s largest skating rink will host a variety of activities-so sharpen your blades for a unique Canadian outdoor winter experience! During Winterlude, the Rideau Canal Skateway will be centre stage for several events, including:
The National Capital Commission is custodian of the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Programming Partners
More partners, more diversity, more fun!
For the 37th Winterlude, more than 70 programming partners have come together to offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, including:
The Department of Canadian Heritage is proud to present Winterlude with the support of the following official site sponsors and partners: Ville de Gatineau, City of Ottawa, National Capital Commission, Government of Yukon, Government of Northwest Territories, Parks Canada, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Embassy of Latvia in Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, Historica Canada, Motivate Canada, Ringette Canada, Cracking up the Capital, Ottawa Art Gallery, TakingITGlobal, Ottawa Scottish Society, Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Canada Games, FIFA Women''s World Cup Canada 2015™, Societe de transport de l''Outaouais, OC Transpo, OLG - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Enbridge Gas Distribution, Giant Tiger, Nordstrom, Rideau Centre, Pizza Pizza, Pepsi, GoodLife Fitness and many others, including the support of the region''s hospitality industry. Special thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time, talent and energy during the Capital''s winter celebration.
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To find out more about Winterlude, call 819-997-0055, 1-866-811-0055 (toll free) or 1-888-997-3123 (TTY toll free). You can also visit .
Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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