A star studded Canadian line-up under the winter sky! This magical outdoor venue, located on the Rideau Canal Skateway, really heated things up with the energetic rhythms of top performers from across the country.  The 2006 edition featured Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Mes Aïeux, Jully Black, K'naan, Daniel Lanois, and Stars.Winterlude’s Ice Hog family also warmed up audiences by performing the Ice Hog Boogie.

Presented by the American Express Philanthropic Program.

Show Schedule

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Tom Cochrane and Red Rider at the American Express Winterlude Kick-Off

Friday, February 3, 7 pm
A spectacular evening awaits you! Join us for the Ice Ribbon Ceremony, Aboriginal shows, percussion and astonishing pyro-performances. Tom Cochrane and Red Rider heat up the stage at 7:30 pm.
RAIN OR SHINE!

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Kanata Native Dance Theatre

February 4 and 5, 11:30 am

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Gérald Laroche

February 4 and 5, 12:30 pm
Music and Storytelling

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Mes Aïeux

Contemporary Folk
Saturday, February 4, 7:30 pm
An exciting musical fusion of folk, funk, rap, disco, bossa nova and French song, Mes Aïeux is sure to warm up Winterlude audiences!
RAIN OR SHINE!

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Morgan Waters, host of the "The Morgan Waters Show", on afternoons on CBC.

Sunday, February 5, 2 pm

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Jully Black

R&B
Friday February 10, 7:30 pm
With her soul-stirring gritty voice, singer/songwriter Jully Black promises to deliver a dynamic show.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Dances of the World

Saturday, February 11, 11 am and 12 noon, Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Sunday, February 12, 11 am and 1 pm, Loch Murray Dancers, 12 noon and 2 pm, Al-Arz Lebanese Dance Troupe

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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K’naan

Hip Hop
Saturday February 11, 7:00 pm
Redefining hip hop, K’naan has a unique voice and remarkable lyrical gift that make for an amazing performance.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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DobaCaracol

Saturday, February 11, 7:30 pm
A mix of cultural influences, rhythms and styles creates a captivating blend of music.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Presentation of Ebony Road: An African Canadian Journey

Sunday, February 12, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm
Presented by Canadian Heritage Multiculturalism

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Daniel Lanois

Friday, February 17 at 7:30 pm
Direct from Carnegie Hall, musician Daniel Lanois brings his music and his experimental film Silvio to Canada for the first time. Glorious guitar playing and innovative sonics will make for an electrifying night.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Stars

Alternative Pop
Saturday, February 18, 7:30 pm
Crafters of sophisticated melodic pop, Stars are soft-revolutionaries whose musical rallying cry is blissful and breathtakingly effervescent.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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Laurent Godon, Ice-Carving Show

Saturday, February 18, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm
Sunday, February 19, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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BAM: The Art of Comedy With Percussion

February 19, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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The Band of the Governor General`s Foot Guards

February 19 at 3:30 pm
A musical salute by one of the most recognized military bands in Canada.

Location: American Express Snowbowl - Rideau Canal Skateway

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