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Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow! The winter of 2007 may very well go down in history as one of the more unpredictable in Canadian history – green Christmases were reported across the country, snow came to the East in January and the West Coast receiving the brunt of early winter storms. Despite the fluctuating forecasts, many cities and towns are going ahead to host traditional winter festivals that celebrate the simple pleasures of winter. Some famous festivals are modifying their activities to accommodate the weather so, put on your boots, mitts and tuques – if necessary – and join thousands of other Canadians from coast to coast, as they celebrate the beginning of another season of outdoor winter activities. Whether you’re into dogsledding races, outdoor events or snowy landscapes, Canada has a winter fair or festival that’s right for you. Here’s a list: QC | ON | NB | SK | MB | AB | YK | BC | More
The Carnaval de Québec is the biggest winter carnival in the world. For the past 52 years, it has been drawing young and old alike to picturesque Quebec City. Once again this year, Bonhomme Carnaval, the Carnival’s mascot, presents a wide range of activities: snow sculpture contests, canoe races, a snow bath (brrr!), parades, sledding, nighttime events and much, much more.
To mark 25 years of winter fun, the Fête des Neiges de Montréal is offering a host of exciting winter activities for the whole family: enjoy outdoor events, try your foot at showshoeing and taste the best sugar pie in all of Quebec.
Every year, the Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo brings winter fun to the streets of Sault Ste. Marie with attractions such as a children’s winter playground, sled dog races, an exciting choice of outdoor events and the Carnival’s friendly mascot, Bon Soo. The hardiest carnival-goers are invited to take a polar-bear dip.
Each year, Winterlude’s ice sculpture contest brings the very best sculptors to the National Capital Region. See their amazing creations and visit the ever-popular Ice Hog family in their Snowflake Kingdom – the biggest snow playground in North America. Despite the recent mild weather, organizers expect to open the "Skateway," the longest skating rink in the world.
The Aliant Winterfest NB brightens New Brunswick winters with giant ice slides, a labyrinth and Polar Bear Golf. It’s two weekends packed full of family fun.
To mark the town’s 100th anniversary, the Prince Albert Winter Festival has added some new events – such as an old-fashioned Ski-Doo race – to its usual festival lineup. One exciting event pits about 200 sled dogs against each other in one of the biggest races of the season. Come and try out your trapper skills; if you’re good enough you might be crowned King of the North.
The many history-related exhibitions, events and activities of the Festival du Voyageur at St. Boniface take visitors back to Manitoba’s fur-trade era. Why not try winter camping and listen to the stories the trappers used to tell as they warmed themselves around a campfire?
The Calgary Winterfest was first held after the resounding success of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, so sports are a major part of this event. However, there are many other winter activities that enable visitors to discover the Canada Olympic Park and enjoy Calgary’s cultural heritage.
Skating is front and centre in every aspect of the programming at Edmonton’s Silver Skate Festival. So, lace up your skates and get ready for the ice dances, theatre presentations and speed skating competitions that are held during this two-day winter festival.
The Whitehorse 2007 Cultural Festival is part of the Whitehorse 2007 Canada Winter Games. The activities and exhibitions take place inside heated tents on the shores of the Yukon River and showcase the art and culture of the Yukon and Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Whistler’s Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival attracts winter enthusiasts who want to extend the pleasures of the cold season well into the spring. There are ski and snowboarding competitions, concerts by popular artists, displays of art for every taste and much more: it’s 10 days of pure entertainment. Jack Frost Children's Winterfest (February 16 to 18, 2007) Sno-Fest, Campbellton, NB (February 23 to 25, 2007) Corner Brook Winter Carnival (February 16 to 25, 2007) Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race (Beginning February 10, 2007) Yukon Sourdough Rendez-vous (February 16 to 18, 2007) Photo credit: ©2007, National Capital Commission |
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