WINTER FESTIVALS Feature
"Wintersports lovers are drawn to Canada for the great facilities and snow-record but winter also brings some of the country's most popular festivals and events"
three million sparkling lights run along a 5km route and unique concert performances are held. Recommend clients check out the new Brink Skating Rink in the city too.
www.wfol.com
Day, Street Festival, Walk of Lights, Fireworks, Chili Cook-off and the dog- sledding to combine with time at Marmot Basin.
www.jasper.travel
British Columbia WORLD SKI & SNOWBOARD FESTIVAL April 12-21, 2013, Whistler A celebration of wintersports, music, arts and culture featuring sport competitions, free outdoor concerts and lots of parties.
www.wssf.com
Ontario FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Nov 3-Jan 31, 2013, Niagara Falls The Winter Festival of Lights sets Niagara Falls awash with colour. Over
WINTERLICIOUS Jan-Feb 2013, Toronto The WinterCity Festival & Winterlicious is a 14-day celebration of culture, creativity and cuisine. Visitors enjoy free concerts, open-air shows and skating parties. Restaurants offer special value menus too.
www.toronto.ca
ICEWINE FESTIVAL Jan 11-27, 2013, Niagara Region The Niagara wine region comes alive during this celebration of Ontario’s famous Icewine. The event features gala dinners, an outdoor ice bar, ornate ice sculptures, winery tours, wine tastings and carriage rides along Niagara's wine route.
www.niagarawinefestival.com
BON SOO WINTER CARNIVAL Feb 4-13, 2013, Sault Ste. Marie With more than 75 indoor and
outdoor activities suitable for the entire family, Bon Soo is the largest winter carnival in Northern Ontario and in 2013 will be celebrating its 50th anniversary.
www.bonsoo.on.ca
WINTERLUDE Feb 1-18, 2013, Ottawa Winterlude has been called the greatest winter celebration in North America. This fun-for-the-whole-family open-air event attracts more than 650,000 visitors every year. Activities range from skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway - the largest skating rink in the world - to sampling hot apple cider,. There are impressive snow sculpture displays to admire and the largest snow playground on the continent.
www.winterlude.gc.ca
Quebec
QUÉBEC WINTER CARNIVAL February 1 to 17, 2013 This two-week winter event claims to be the world's largest winter carnival, and has been held in Québec since 1894. The carnival includes events for all ages including snow baths, shows, night parades, snow slides, giant foosball, snow sculptures, sleigh rides and ice- skating.
www.carnaval.qc.ca
Yukon YUKON QUEST February 2, 2013, Whitehorse This annual 1000-mile dog sled race runs between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska. The trail follows Gold Rush and Mail Delivery routes. Visitors can watch the mushers and meet the dogs before they race and see the action at checkpoints along the Yukon Quest trail.
www.yukonquest.com
Manitoba LE FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR February 15-24, 2013, Winnipeg This is a week-long festival celebrating the area's fur-trade era and French- Canadian heritage. Snow sculptures, dog-sledding, skating and speciality food are highlights in the French Quarter of Winnipeg.
www.festivalvoyageur.mb.ca
SAMPLE PACKAGE Prestige Holidays
T. 01502 567222 Prestige offers a range of non-ski options in its Winter Experiences programme. from snow trains to ice walks.
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