A flurry of activities awaits you at Winterlude’s Snowflake Kingdom!

Featured Events, January 15, 2024 2024-01-15
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Children with Winterlude’s mascots © Karma Photo

From February 2 to 19, 2024, in the Outaouais region, you’re invited to the Snowflake Kingdom for the 46th edition of Winterlude, a festive family event that pays tribute to Canada’s winter. Explore the playground located in the northern section of Gatineau’s Parc Jacques-Cartier, and admire the magnificent snow sculptures. Experience the magic of this great winter celebration through a multitude of entertaining and exciting activities, including these three favourites you won’t want to miss!


A treasure hunt that will delight the little ones

The Snowflake Kingdom will also be hosting an “ice dig”! The aim of this game will be to use the tools provided to carve into a huge block of ice and uncover the treasure inside. Participants will have to use observation, patience and determination to get through. Imagine your children’s pride at the end when they succeed in extracting the coveted Winterlude prize (which they’ll get to keep and cherish!)


Family enjoying evening activities
Photo credit: Patrimoine canadien

A course that promises thrills for adventurous kids and teens

Do you have kids between the ages of 8 and 16? Encourage them to take part in the Grand Blizzard, an activity where you can move and challenge yourself. They’ll have to run, crawl, climb and make their way across this course of snow, tires, tunnels and structures of all kinds! Each race will be timed, and the fastest will become the day’s record to beat. A prize will be awarded to the winner at the end of this thrilling day!


A breakdance competition that will leave you speechless

You’ll be amazed by this world-class breakdancing competition that will showcase exceptional talent from Eastern Canada. Breathtaking moves and beats will blow your mind at this spectacular free show where the spirit of hip-hop and street dance culture takes centre stage. Enjoy amazing solos by B-boys and B-girls, and choreography by the top dance teams from Gatineau and Ottawa. Don’t miss this impressive competition happening on Friday, February 9, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

There’s a lot more fun to be had and things to see at Winterlude, including the maze, the obstacle course and the zipline. And be sure to get a picture with the adorable mascots: the Ice Hogs!


Artist creating an ice sculpture
Photo credit: Patrimoine canadien

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