Fireworks, human chain for Haiti kick off frosty fun at Winterlude
TRACEY TONG
METRO OTTAWA
Between new features and old favourites, Winterlude had a “picture-perfect” start this weekend.
“We can truly say that the best of Canadian winters has converged in Canada’s capital,” said Guy Laflamme, vice-president of the Capital Experience, Communications and Marketing with the National Capital Commission.
The opening ceremonies on Friday night were a big success, with more than 25,000 people gathered at the Canadian Museum of Civilization and at Major’s Hill Park and Jacques-Cartier Park for the first-ever Winterlude fireworks display, Laflamme said.
To read the full article, click here.
Tags: Fireworks, Haïti, human chain, ice sculptures, National Capital Commission, NCC, Ottawa Festivals, outdoor activities, Rideau Canal, Rideau Canal Skateway, winter activities, winter festival, winterlude
Comments
Leave a Reply
- 8 July:
- 4 September:
- 16 September:
- 23 September:
- 30 September:
- 1 October:
- 14 October:
- 20 October:
- 21 October:
