Posted by Greater Sudbury Northern Life
Ontario winter traditions continue, no matter what the
weather. Family outdoor fun is one of the characteristics of
the Canadian spirit which is often captured at one of the many
of the winter carnivals, snow fests, winter fests, ice
festivals and winter light festivals taking place throughout
the province.
Activities include skating, dog sledding, ice carvings, outdoor
ice slides, ice mazes, snow tubing, toboggan rides, wood
splitting, wood burning fires, axe throwing, lumberjack antics,
snow tubing, drinking hot chocolate or hot cider, face
painting, watching clowns and smash-up derbies. With the second
year of the new family day long weekend Feb. 13 -16, more
Ontario residents will have a greater opportunity to get
outdoors in Ontario and experience winter. The following is a
list of winter festivals around the province:
Southern Georgian Bay-North Simcoe
Feb. 1-22
Winter is here and North Simcoe is celebrating with four unique
Winter Carnivals during the month of February.
Go to
www.400eleven.com/prFebruaryWinterCarnivalMonth.html
for more information.
Orillia Winter Carnival
Orillia Feb. 13-15
Cool family fun for all ages. Pancake breakfasts, Shivers' ice
castle, snow sculptures, dog sled rides, live entertainment,
polar bear dip and more. Go to
www.orilliawintercarnival.ca
.
Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Sault Ste. Marie Feb. 6-15
Mr. Bon Soo personifies what Bon Soo is all about - smiling
faces, warmth, fun, friendliness. How could anyone look at Mr.
Bon Soo and not feel good. He puts a smile on everyone's face.
Go to
www.bonsoo.on.ca
.
Winterlude
Ottawa Feb. 6-22
Come to Winterlude, where three fun-filled weekends of
excitement and activity await the whole family. From glittering
ice carvings and majestic snow sculptures to the world's
largest skating rink, a gigantic snow playground and explosive
shows under the winter sky, Winterlude is a great way to
celebrate and enjoy the winter season. Go to
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16298-22877&lang=1
.
Lion's Winter Carnival
Beaverton Feb. 7
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, school age tug of war, silent
auction, chilli luncheon, outhouse race, mini golf, book sale,
scavenger hunt and more. Phone: (705) 426-7738, E-mail:
[email protected]
.
Barrie's Winterfest & Festival of Ice
Barrie Feb. 7 -9
Downtown Barrie - Heritage Park & Memorial Square
A truly Canadian winter adventure for the whole family - the
best way to beat the February blues. Downtown Barrie is
transformed into a winter wonderland complete with outdoor and
indoor activities for all ages to enjoy including dog sled
rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, midway, lumberjack shows,
skating, polar bear swim, pancake breakfast, crafts, story
time, and so much more. The kids will enjoy exploring the ice
maze and slipping down the giant snow sculpture with slides
carved right into the snow of ice into visual masterpieces. Go
to
www.400eleven.com/BarrieTourismTravelNews.html
.
Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival
Kirkland Lake Feb.12 - March 1
The Winter Carnival is a community event focused on children's
events. Highlights include the Mush for Gold Dog Sled Races and
the Annual National CSRA Canadian Snowcross Championship Event.
Go to
www.klfestivals.com
.
Haliburton Frostfest
Celebrate winter in the Haliburton Highlands Feb. 13-15.This is
a weekend packed with events for all ages, including:8th Annual
Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, Ice Slide, Snowmobile
Scavenger Hunt, Outdoor movie,Giant Bonfire. Go to
www.frostfest.ca/
.
Victoria Harbour
Feb. 13-15
Winter is here and it's time to celebrate. Join Tay Township
and various communities. Go to
www.tay.township.on.ca
.
Blind River Winter Carnival
Blind River Feb. 14-15
There will be lots to do for the whole family: skating,
sliding, snow sculptures, food, entertainment, kids fish derby.
Go to
www.blindriver.com
.
Voyageur Winter Carnival
Thunder Bay Feb. 14-16
Join in an exciting celebration of winter. Snowsculpture and
snowman making contests. Sleigh and dog sled rides. Go to
www.fwhp.ca
.
Mooseclac
Longlac, Feb. 14-16
The annual Winter Carnival held in Longlac brings the entire
community out for weekend of fun. Scheduled events include "All
Timers" hockey, skiing, and curling. E-mail:
[email protected]
.
Shiverfest
Temagami Feb. 19 -22
Come celebrate winter with human ice bowling, outdoor hockey,
horseshoes and the very popular Shiverfest Idol Competition.
Phone: (705) 569-3274, e-mail:
[email protected]
.
Penetanguishene's Annual Winterama
Penetanguishene Feb. 20-22
One of Ontario's longest running, community winter
celebrations. The combination of a winter parade, silent
auction, children's activities, competitions, music,
entertainment, wagon rides and so much more will allow people
of all ages to enjoy the countless pleasures of winter. Go to
www.tay.township.on.ca
.
19th Annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Dorset Feb. 20-21
A family skating party with music, hot dogs and hot chocolate,
adult broomball tournament, pancake breakfast, parade, horse
drawn wagon rides, mini-snowmobile rides, displays and
demonstrations, entertainment, food, music and more. Go to
www.dorsetsnowball.com
.
Kapuskasing Winter Carnival
Kapuskasing Feb. 25 -March 1
A celebration of winter. Outdoor and indoor activities for the
entire family. Go to
www.kapuskasing.ca
.
