Winterlude to raise money for Haiti
By JUSTIN SADLER, Ottawa Sun
As the National Capital Commission announced the lineup of Winterlude events Tuesday, CEO Marie Lemay said the commission would raise money for the aid effort in Haiti during the first weekend of the festival.”We’re very pleased to be able to do this.” Lemay said.
Lemay said the NCC would also be calculating the festival’s carbon footprint in an effort to make the event carbon neutral by 2012.
Winterlude highlights for 2010 include performances by H2Orchestra, a group that uses a water-based musical instrument called a hydraulophone; Glacialis, who will play music using instruments made of ice; and First Nations dancers.
Gatineau Coun. Joseph De Sylva said he is excited to see families take advantage of the biggest playground in the world at Jacques-Cartier Park.
He also expects the winter festivities to give the Gatineau economy a significant boost.
“It brings in up to $10 million just in Gatineau,” De Sylva said. “It’s good for all the hotels, restaurants, and businesses in Gatineau.”
Rideau-Vanier Coun. Georges Bedard said the economic benefits are also huge for Ottawa.
“Obviously it brings in tourists and it’s extremely important for our economic development to have as many tourists as possible,” he said.
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Tags: Canada’s Capital Region, National Capital Commission, NCC, Ottawa Festivals, Rideau Canal Skateway, winter festival, winterlude
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