Highlights of the Second Weekend of Winterlude
On the program: exciting events, ice sculptures, electrifying performances, a workout circuit, exhibits and much more!
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 02/05/16 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The second weekend of the 38th edition of promises to be a thrill. The Capital''s winter festival runs until February 15.
Here is an overview of events that will be taking place at Winterlude this weekend. Get up to-the-minute notifications about changes or cancellations in our , on or on .
Crystal Garden in Confederation Park
Witness a fusion of art and ice at Crystal Garden in ! On Saturday, February 6, professional ice carvers will face off in the . Members of the public will also have an opportunity to create their own ice sculptures with the help of professionals in the on Sunday, February 7.Visitors will have many activities to choose from:
- Admire the crystalline works created for the 29th Crystal Garden International Ice-Carving Competition, which was held during the first weekend of Winterlude.
- Discover a and a to mark the 100th anniversary of Canada''s National Research Council.
- Visit the public art exhibit and interact with works by Canadian artists that explore the park''s theme, "Discover Canada''s Fauna and Flora!"
- Admire an imposing celebrating the 40th anniversary of the European Union''s diplomatic mission in Ottawa and the Framework Agreement for Commercial and Economic Cooperation Between Canada and the European Community.
- through photos taken by students during a visit to Sirmilik National Park.
- Marvel at the Canadian Museum of Nature''s ice sculpture, , an extraordinary work depicting Lucanus Cervus, a stag beetle.
- Admire , an exhibit of photos taken by young Canadians in response to the question: "What place in Canada do you identify with?"
- Be entertained by and .
- Meet the to have "olde time" fun!
- Discover ; make ice sculptures out of colourful ice blocks or help create a .
- Listen to traditional legends and stories by the fire at .
- Take part in the to see how insects and other animals survive the cold, and dig through the ice to find surprises.
- Learn new dance steps and move to the boisterous rhythms of .
- Visit Crystal Garden at night when transform it into a vibrant space with electrifying music from Canadian artists. This weekend, Terra Lightfoot and Misteur Valaire will be performing.
- Enjoy a free light snack and hot chocolate at the .
- Get your muscles working in the .
- Sit back and relax at the CIBC Rest Area.
Marion Dewar Plaza
The Winterlude celebrations continue all weekend on the other side of the street at Marion Dewar Plaza, next to Ottawa City Hall, with the following activities:
- figure skating shows at the Sens Rink of Dreams
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- with DJ Rodrigo at the Sens Rink of Dreams
- Giant Tiger Comfy Cozy Cabin
- featuring Ottawa Senators alumni against Toronto Maple Leafs alumni at the Sens Rink of Dreams
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- Skating on the
Other Locations in Ottawa
On Saturday, February 6, it''s time for the on Laurier Avenue West (between Elgin Street and Nicholas Street), and the at Mooney''s Bay.
Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park: Let''s Explore Canada''s Far North with the Ice Hog Family!
Presented by Canadian Heritage and the Ville de Gatineau, is the biggest snow playground in North America. The young and young at heart can have fun on the in this winter wonderland.During the second weekend of Winterlude, visitors can also:
- Meet from across Canada''s Arctic, who will answer questions about the North and share their unique culture.
- Enjoy cultural performances, including throat singing, modern and traditional songs, and drum dances with .
- Admire .
- Get in shape with the new .
- Rediscover well-known family games such as Connect Four and tic-tac-toe with the help of .
- Learn with qualified instructors.
- Try out a , a family activity that millions of Europeans love.
- Laugh and dance with and on the Snowflake Stage.
- Go for a spin through the miniature village of the .
- Take a test of bravery in the with a zip line, dogsleds, a magic merry-go-round and inflatable games.
- Indulge a taste for sweets at .
- Be entertained by .
- Bring the little tykes to the , where they can enjoy traditional games and play structures.
- Be in an animated film, thanks to .
- Admire the illustrating the famous poem The Cremation of Sam McGee.
- and get a picture taken with them.
- Sing and dance to the traditional music of .
- Experience digital art with , in which a snow sculpture comes to life.
- Share ideas on how to .
- Discover the .
Programming Partners: More Partners, More Diversity and More Fun!
For the 38th edition of Winterlude, more than 50 partners have joined together to present visitors with indoor and outdoor activities of all kinds. Here''s an overview of the activities that will take place during the second weekend of Winterlude:
- Cracking Up the Capital Comedy Festival:
- Lansdowne Park Snowscapes:
- - snow sculptures in the streets of the ByWard Market
- in Gatineau (Hull sector)
- and at the Shenkman Arts Centre
- at the Canadian War Museum
- in Lansdowne Park
- continues in Downtown Rideau
- , games, crafts and exciting science experiments at Ottawa City Hall
- : discover the fabled cultural world of the Inuit at the Canadian Museum of History
- at various locations in the Glebe neighbourhood
- in Lansdowne Park
A host of gastronomic experiences also await you this weekend during Winterlude:
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Canadian Heritage is proud to present Winterlude with the support of the following official sponsors and site partners: Ville de Gatineau, City of Ottawa, National Capital Commission, CIBC, OLG - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Enbridge, Metro Ontario, Nokia, Giant Tiger, Fairmont Chateau Laurier, The Westin Ottawa, Lord Elgin, National Research Council Canada, Parks Canada, Delegation of the European Union to Canada, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa Art Gallery, Ottawa Redblacks Cheerleading and Dance Team, TakingITGlobal, Aboriginal Experiences, Historica Canada, Snowtime! 3D, Association des stations de ski du Quebec, Societe de transport de l''Outaouais, OC Transpo, and many others, including 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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