It's Winterlude Time Again... Here's What's Happening Weekend 1 (Feb 5th-7th)

Every February, Ottawa is host to Winterlude, Canada's winter celebration. It goes on for three weekends that have tons of great activities for the family and individuals! It’s the worlds largest skating rink, how much more fun could that be! Winterlude was created in 1979 by the NCC as a means of celebrating Canada’s unique northern climate and culture. Every year, more than 650,000 fun-seekers take part in Winterlude activities. More than a third of our visitors are from outside the Capital region. The success of Winterlude rests on the support — both financial and in donated services — of the private sector, local collaborators, the media and the community. Over 800 generous people volunteer for the NCC during Winterlude.

Here’s what’s happening Weekend 1...

Friday February 5th :
Rogers One Block Challenge (Confederation Park) 8-10am Awards @ 5pm
Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom Activities Launch 10:30am
Winter Rendezvous Under the Stars (Jacques Cartier Park)
American Express Winterlude Opening 7-11pm
The National Parcs (Museum of Civilization) 7pm-8pm
Nite-Lite (Museum of Civilization) 7pm-11pm
Musical Fireworks 8:30pm

All Weekend:
Introduction to Fishing (Jacques Cartier Park) 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Rogers 23rd International Ice Carving Competition
Tethered Hot Air Balloon (Jacques Cartier Park)
Sun Life Movie Night (Jacques Cartier Park) Everynight at 6:30pm
Participatory Art Projects (Major Hill’s Park) 7pm-11pm

Courtesy of National Capital Commission (NCC)