The second weekend of the 41st Winterlude is upon us!
While maintaining our iconic activities such as skating on the Rideau Canal and sliding at the Snowflake Kingdom, we’re offering new experiences at several destinations, including the ByWard Market and Sparks Street, in Ottawa—adding an urban spin to this winter celebration!
Here are just a few of the activities offered during the second Winterlude weekend:
Winter Pride
Ice Cabaret featuring Mado
Montréal's most famous drag queen is coming to town to kick-off WinterPride’s inaugural weekend of outdoor programming on Ottawa’s famed Sparks Street!
Even in the February chill, Capital Tease Burlesque and DJs will sizzle alongside Mado as the Capital Pride stage shines brightly in the winter night! Forget staying at home—warm up with some licensed indoor and outdoor food and drink specials from our friends along Sparks Street. Kick off your weekend in style at the Ice Cabaret featuring Mado!
Friday, February 8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sparks St., between O’Connor St. & Bank St., Ottawa
Come OUT and Play!
Bring the kids and create an ice mosaic using small coloured blocks of ice in the colours of the rainbow flag, challenge yourself with a game of Basketball Tic-Tac-Toe, and be on the lookout for the Ice Hogs family—Winterlude’s furry mascots. Our friends from the Ottawa Redblacks will also be on site for autographs, photo-ops, and other fun surprises!
Saturday, February 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sparks St., between O’Connor St. & Bank St., Ottawa
Other activities include LGBTQ2+ Ice Mosaic, 100% Gay and Saturday Night Divas!
Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival
The Ice Dragon Boat Festival is back!
Come watch the races and cheer on the competitors! Enjoy free concerts from Bedouin Soundclash, Dear Rouge, Jacquie Neville, Jeremy Fisher, Silent Winters, Trails, and more.
Friday, February 8, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, February 9, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Rideau Canal Skateway, Dows Lake
Qaggiq - Celebrate Life!
Sing-along in Inuktut: ancient Inuit songs from Canada's Arctic. In this interactive video installation, visitors are invited to experience and sing along with three ancient songs (pisiit). Songs and drum dance are central components of Inuit culture.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Byward Market Other activities include Indigenous Arts and Language at Maison Charon, Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall,Ottawa Winter Jazz Fest and so much more! A full list of the 2019 Winterlude programming is available online in the Calendar of Events. This year, all events and activities can be searched by date, destination and/or theme.
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