Winterlude has officially arrived!  For the next three weekends, you can get out and enjoy all that Canada’s winter has to offer, right in your backyard.

Take the family for a visit to Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park to see the Snow Hog family, various acts of entertainment, craft stations, snow and ice slides and more!

Visit Confederation Park for world class ice sculptures, Crystal Garden.  Which one will be your faviourite?

Of course, spend some time on the Rideau Canal, the world’s longest skating rink, all the way from Dow’s Lake Pavillion to the Rideau Centre.  If you don’t have skates, you can rent them, as well as sleighs for pushing those in your family who are not able to skate the length of the canal.  There is always something going on, from photos taken, draws for trips, snack giveaways and don’t forget the hot chocolate and beaver tails! They are definitely a true Canadian winter tradition.

So, have fun enjoying all that Ottawa has to offer!  If you are yearing for the sun, don’t worry – the groundhog did not see its shadow and spring is just around the corner!