Winter in Ontario
traditions continue north of Toronto. 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 north of Toronto-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, hot chocolate, hot cider, face painting, clowns, smash-up derbies
With the second year of the new long
weekend family day on February 13 -16 more Ontario residents will
have a greater opportunity to get outdoors in Ontario and experience winter.
Festival of Northern Lights
Owen Sound Ontario
November 14-January 4, 2009
'Catch the Magic' with a visit to Owen Sound's Festival of Northern Lights!
All ages will be captivated by over 350 lighted displays and more than
18 kilometres of light strings along the banks of the Sydenham River in
downtown Owen Sound and Harrison
Park, on daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Capture the warmth and spirit of
the Holiday Season as the Festival celebrates with seven weeks of special
events, making Owen Sound the place to be this winter!
Website www.festivallights.ca
Petawawa Cabin Fever Festival
Petawawa Ontario
January 16-February 1, 2009
Trivia nights, seniors’ events, snow drag races, winter smash-up
derby and children’s’ programs.
Website www.cabinfeverpetawawa.ca
Brighton Winterfest
Brighton
January 23 – February 1, 2009
Start off with a pancake breakfast and finish off with an old fashioned
winter supper. In between, check out a hockey tournament, a winter bird
workshop or enjoy a lantern-lit skate.
Website www.brightononline.ca/events/winterfest.htm
Tim Horton's Georgian Cup
Owen Sound
January 17 -18, 2009
The ultimate snowmobiling race highlights this snowcross weekend. Don't
miss the big race or the freestyle challenge.
Website http://www.snowcross.com
Snofest Winter Carnival
Peterborough, Ontario
January 17, 2009
Enjoy Pancake breakfast, sleigh rides, snowman contests and much more
at the PCMA and Armour Hill. All events are free and family friendly.
Dress for the weather!
Featured at 11 am and again at 1 pm enjoy acclaimed children’s entertainer
MUSIC BY JAKE.
Website www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca
Campbellford Polar Bear Festival
January 26, 2009
A winter festival including an icy dip in the Trent River, demolition
derby, enter your favourite recipe in the chocolate or cheese contest.
For more information call 1-888-653-1556 or (705) 653-1551
Website www.trenthills.ca/Events_-73255.html
Port Sydney Winter Carnival
Port Sydney
January 28-February 1, 2009
Includes comedy by Yuk Yuk's, a spaghetti dinner, bangers and mash dinner,
family skate, bonfire and hot chocolate, pancake breakfast, fishing derby,
outdoor & indoor events and kids corner!
E-mail: info@portsydneycofc.com
Website www.portsydneycofc.com/events.htm
Pakenham Frost Fest
Pakenham
January 17 -25, 2009
Join a fun-filled week of events with Pakenham’s celebration of
winter.
Phone: (613) 256-1077
Website www.lanarkcountytourism.ca/site4.aspx
Frosty Fling Winter Carnival
Lanark
January 24-25, 2008
A great way to celebrate winter with a variety of activities for the whole
family
Website www.lanarkcountytourism.ca/site4.aspx
Canadian Pond Hockey Championships
Deerhurst Resort Huntsville
January 23-25 & January 30-February 1, 2009
Which is the best pond hockey team in Canada? Find out as more than 700
players and many more spectators converge on 24 rinks at Huntsville's
Deerhurst Resort. Cheer them on and relive the glory days of hockey.
Website http://www.canadapondhockey.ca/main/
Tiny Township
Wyebridge
February 1, 2009
The Township of Tiny and the six Parks and Recreation Associations invite
you to their 1st Annual Carnaval d’hiver. Discover and experience
Tiny’s six large community parks byparticipating to a poker run,
an event for the entire family. Unique activities will be organizedat
each park location
Web: www.tiny.ca
Barrie's Winterfest & Festival of Ice
Barrie, Ontario
February 7 -9, 2009
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.
Website Barrie Winterfest & Festival of Ice.
Orillia Winter Carnival
Orillia February 6-8, 2009
Cool family fun for all ages! Pancake breakfasts, Shivers' ice castle,
snow sculptures, dog sled rides, live entertainment, polar bear dip &
more
Web: www.orilliawintercarnival.ca
Midland’s Annual Outdoor Winterfest
Midland
February 6-7, 2009
This popular annual festival will be the biggest outdoor event to date
with special activities of interest for the entire family
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca
Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Sault Ste. Marie
February 6-15, 2009
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!
Website http://www.bonsoo.on.ca/
Winterlude
Ottawa
February 6-22, 2009
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.
Website www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16298-22877&lang=1
Victoria Harbour
February 13-15, 2009
Winter is here and it’s time to celebrate! Join Tay Township and
various Community
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca
Blind River Winter Carnival
Blind River
February 14-15, 2009
There will be lots to do for the whole family! There will be: skating,
sliding, snow sculptures, food, entertainment, kids fish derby
Web: www.blindriver.com
Snowfest
New Liskeard
February 2009
Winter carnival including, slide-a-thons, pond hockey tournaments, ice
fishing derbys, a snow golf tournament and snowmobiling
Web: www.temiskamingshores.ca
Cobourg Winter Festival
Cobourg
February 2009
4 fun filled days for the entire family. Fireworks, ice carving, ice maze,
ice cube treasure hunt, snow shoes, hayrides maze, ice cube treasure hunt,
snow shoes, hayrides, harbourfront zoo, West Coast Lumberjack Show
Web: www.cobourgtourism.ca
Voyageur Winter Carnival
Thunder Bay
February 14-16, 2009
Join in an exciting celebration of winter! Snowsculpture & snowman
making contests! Sleigh & dog sled rides
Web: www.fwhp.ca
Mooseclac
Longlac, February 14-16, 2009
The annual Winter Carnival held in Longlac which brings the entire community
out for weekend of fun. Scheduled events include "All Timers"
hockey, skiing, curling
E-mail: rob.kurish@greenstone.ca
Penetanguishene’s Annual Winterama
Penetanguishene
February 20-22, 2009
Join us for 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.
Web: www.tay.township.on.ca
Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival
Kirkland Lake
February 12- March 1, 2009
The Winter Carnival is a community event focussed on children events.
Highlights include the Mush for Gold Dog Sled Races and the Annual National
CSRA Canadian Snowcross Championship Event.
Web: www.klfestivals.com
|
