Winterlude

Winterlude The Canadian winter festival that has been melting hearts since 1978. En français : https://www.facebook.com/baldeneigeca
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The Department of Canadian Heritage invites Canadians to experience Canada’s Capital Region. Find out more about the annual activities planned for Winterlude, Canada Day, Christmas Lights Across Canada and the Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill (Northern Lights). Take a walking tour of Ottawa-Gatineau and see our region’s unique landmarks, public art and monuments. Terms of Use: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/corporate/guidelines-user-submissions-social-media-tools.html

A big thank you to our sponsors who made every detail of Winterlude 2026 possible! ❄️Your support helped create magical ...
02/20/2026

A big thank you to our sponsors who made every detail of Winterlude 2026 possible! ❄️

Your support helped create magical and unforgettable moments for all our visitors.

We can’t wait to share even more magic with you next year! 💙

OLG | Tim Hortons Québec | Enbridge | Enbridge Gaz Québec | BeaverTails - Queues de Castor | VIA Rail Canada | Tigre Géant | Nando's | Ottawa Tourism

Did you attend Winterlude 2026? ❄️Your feedback matters! Slide over to the survey (about 8 minutes to complete) and help...
02/19/2026

Did you attend Winterlude 2026? ❄️

Your feedback matters! Slide over to the survey (about 8 minutes to complete) and help us make future editions even more magical.

The survey is conducted by Quorus, an independent research firm, on behalf of the Government of Canada.

📝 Participation is voluntary and 100% anonymous.

📅 Respond by March 9, 2026: https://ow.ly/jrNU50Yi8qk

Thank you for helping shape the future of Winterlude! 💙

IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉🏆 The Canadians Andrew Zoller and Mowafak Alrasam win the People’s Choice Award with their incredible ic...
02/18/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL! 🎉

🏆 The Canadians Andrew Zoller and Mowafak Alrasam win the People’s Choice Award with their incredible ice sculpture "Journey Home" ❄️✨

This masterpiece captured your hearts, earning the highest number of votes and becoming the ultimate crowd favorite ❤️

Thank you all for your participation and support! 🙌

✨❄️ The lights are out, the snow is softly falling... and Winterlude 2026 is already a memory.Red cheeks, the echoes of ...
02/17/2026

✨❄️ The lights are out, the snow is softly falling... and Winterlude 2026 is already a memory.

Red cheeks, the echoes of laughter, 87 ice sculptures created from 1,023 blocks and moments that will long remain etched in your memories. 💙

All of this was made possible thanks to nearly 600 volunteers, our sponsors, partners, and our passionate team.

Until next year! ❄️✨

OLG | Tim Hortons Québec | Enbridge | BeaverTails | 200th Anniversary Celebration Bytown-Byward | Ottawa Airport (YOW) | Canadian Space Agency (CSA) | Library of Parliament | Canadian Paralympic Committee | CBC / Radio-Canada | National Arts Centre (NAC) | Shenkman Arts Centre | National Capital Commission (NCC) | Gatineau Youth Commission / AdoGatineau | Embrace Winter Race by Somersault | Nepean Knights Jr B Lacrosse Club | Downtown Rideau BIA | Rhythm Waves Dance School | Indigenous Experience | FIFA Canada | Gatineau Loppet | Glebe BIA | Igloofest | Immersive International | Lansdowne Park District | L*z GO | Canada Aviation and Space Museum | Bytown Museum | Canadian Museum of History | Canadian Museum of Nature | Canadian War Museum | Diefenbunker Museum | Bank of Canada Museum | National Gallery of Canada | Canada Science and Technology Museum | Muséoparc Vanier | Nomades du parc | Gatineau Olympics | Ottawa Tourism | Parks Canada | Gatineau Park Outdoor Relay | Rideau Hall | Gatineau Police Service | Speed Skating Ontario | Downtown Sparks BIA | Taste Ottawa – Capital City Bites | The Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) | Winterlude Triathlon | VIA Rail Canada | City of Ottawa | City of Gatineau | Wheelchair Basketball Canada | OCTranspo | Place Laval Saison Froide

02/16/2026

Winterlude’s magic isn’t just in the laughter, the snow and the sculptures... It’s also in the dedicated teams, the hours of preparation, and all the people behind the scenes that make each moment unforgettable. ✨❄️

02/15/2026

Last day of the BIG BANG Festival and what a grand finale! 💥🎵

The National Arts Centre was transformed into a giant sonic playground, delivering a true explosion of rhythms, creativity, and discovery! ❄️✨

02/15/2026

Under the winter sky, the Canadian flag waved in unison with the skiers of the Gatineau Loppet—a moment as powerful as it was unifying. 🇨🇦

Winterlude sparkles differently under the night sky! 🌙✨
02/13/2026

Winterlude sparkles differently under the night sky! 🌙✨

02/13/2026

Have you seen the public art installation in Confederation Park?

It's Aurora, a glowing art installation by artist Lauren Pirie. 🎨💡

Don't miss it during your visit at Winterlude this weekend! ❄️

When Maple™ the Moose, the Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ representing Canada, enjoys a typical Canadian wi...
02/13/2026

When Maple™ the Moose, the Official Mascot of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ representing Canada, enjoys a typical Canadian winter. 🇨🇦 🥶

Just a normal day at Winterlude in Canada’s Capital Region!

Come check out the ice sculpture at Confederation Park before it defrosts for the June matches. ❄️⚽

FWC26Toronto | FWC26Vancouver | FIFA World Cup | Sport Canada

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