Winter Carnivals in Ontario embraces sports, culture, recreation and outdoor fun..all
deeply rooted in our heritage. The Canadian spirit is always present at one of the many winter carnivals, snow
fests, winterfests, snow festivals or ice festivals north of Toronto.
Winter in Ontario carnival fun includes 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, and smash-up car derbies. The Winter Carnival season coincides with February weekends and offers fun day trip or overnight winter getaway packages. See Winter Carnival Video-Slide Show.
Additional events and festivals during the winter months can be found
at January Events, February Events or March Events, North of Toronto.
See Ontario Winter Events.
Petawawa Cabin Fever Festival
Petawawa Ontario
January 13 –22, 2012
Trivia nights, seniors’ events, snow drag races, winter smash-up derby and children’s’ programs.
Cabin Fever Festival Info
Petawawa hotels on-line
Sauble Beach's Annual Winterfest
Sauble Beach, Ontario
January 20-21, 2012
Sauble Beach Winterfest info
Tim Horton's Kawartha Cup
Lindsay
January 21-22, 2012
The ultimate snowmobiling race highlights this snowcross weekend. Don't miss the big race or the freestyle challenge.
Snowcross website
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Kawarthas area
Snofest Winter Carnival
Peterborough, ON
Month of January 2012
Some exciting new events planned for this year include: Pony Rides, a Curling Bonspiel, Sno Jamming Family Day at Armour Hill, a Youth Art Show and Sale and a Library Story time, plus even more family fun
Snofest Winter Carnival Info
stay at resorts, inns, hotels Peterborough, ON, Peterborough hotels on-line
Pakenham Frost Fest
Pakenham
January 25-29, 2012
Join a fun-filled week of events with Pakenham’s celebration of winter.
Pakenham Frost Fest Info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Port Sydney Winter Carnival
Port Sydney
January 25-29, 2012
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!
Port Sydney Winter Carnival info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Port Sydney area
Frosty Fling Winter Carnival
Lanark
January 26th-29th, 2012
A great way to celebrate winter with a variety of activities for the whole family
Frosty Fling winter carnival info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Barrie's Winterfest & Festival of Ice
Downtown Barrie
February 4-5, 2012
Heritage Park and Barrie Waterfront. Named one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario this is a truly Canadian winter adventure for the whole family - the best way to beat the February blues(also Blues Festival)! ......dog sled rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, midway, lumberjack shows, skating, polar bear swim, pancake breakfast, crafts, story time, ice slides. Kids will enjoy exploring the ice maze.... snow sculpture with slides carved right into the snow of ice. Also (See 2010 Barrie Winterfest-Carnival Photos)
stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Barrie, ON, Barrie hotels on-line
Ground Hog Day and Wiarton Willie Festival
Wiarton
February 1-5, 2012
Winter fun for both kids and adults including,Wiarton Willie's Queen of the Festival Pageant A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Checkerboard, and Wiarton Willie's Prediction Ceremonies for the arrival of Ontario Spring.
Wiarton Willie Festival web Site Click Here
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Walter Falls, ON, Owen Sound Hotels on-line
Lion's Winter Carnival
Beaverton
February 4, 2012
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, school age tug of war, silent auction, chilli luncheon, outhouse race, mini golf, book sale, scavenger hunt and more.
Beaverton winter carnival info
Marmora SnoFest
Marmora
February 2-5, 2012
The 33rd SnoFest features dogs in the Weight Pull Event, Skijoring and races for sled dogs. There will be indoor and children's activities.
Marmora SnoFest website info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Ottawa, ON, Otttawa hotels on-line
Snospree
Pembroke
February 5, 2012
Join Pembi as he shivers on the river! Ice fishing, skating, hockey games and great good ol' fashioned family fun to celebrate winter.
Snospree Info
Pembroke Hotels On-line
Sunnidale Winterama
New Lowell –Clearview Township
February 2-5, 2012
Spaghetti dinner, parade, pancake breakfast, snowmobile poker run and lots of activities for the family
Sunnidale Winterama info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Collingwood, ON, Collingwood Hotels on-line
Midland’s Annual Outdoor Winterfest
February 3-5, 2012
This popular annual festival will be the biggest outdoor event to date with special activities of interest for the entire family
Midland Winterfest info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON Midland Hotels on-line
Port Carling Winterfest
Port Carling
February 3-5, 2012
Port Carling Winterfest 2012– The festival begins Friday evening with fireworks, hot dogs and chocolate and a MUCH MUSIC Video Dance.
Saturday is a full day of events for the whole family, including log sawing, a dog show, kid's games, face painting, horse and wagon rides, children's entertainers Jam Sandwich, a roast beef dinner and a rock and roll dance with Muskoka Roads!
Sunday's events include a pancake breakfast, polar bear dip and the snow snake competition.
Silent auction in the upper hall of the Community Center all weekend long!
Port Carling winterfest info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Port Carling, ON Port Carling Hotels On-line
Bon Soo Winter Carnival
Sault Ste. Marie
February 3-12, 2012
Come to Saul Ste. Marie, Canada and celebrate 47 years of Winter Magic. Family Traditions continue for ten days, while residents and visitors alike will GET OUT and GET ACTIVE, enjoying our "Fifth Season" - BON SOO!
Bon Soo winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Sault Ste. Marie, ON Sault Ste. Marie Hotels on-line
Cochrane Winter Carnival
Cochrane
February 3-12, 2012
Come Chill With Chimo at Ontario's Oldest Premier Winter Carnival! Participate in many tournaments such as hockey and horseshoe, attend the many dances including an outdoor dance on Lake Commando
Cochrane winter carnival info
Cochrane Hotels on-line
Blind River Winter Carnival
Blind River
February 9-12, 2012
There will be lots to do for the whole family! There will be: skating, sliding, snow sculptures, food, entertainment, kids fish derby
Blind River Winter Carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Blind River, ON
Orillia Winter Carnival
Orillia
February 10-12 2012
Cool family fun for all ages! Pancake breakfasts, Shivers' ice castle, snow sculptures, dog sled rides, live entertainment, polar bear dip & more
Orillia Winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Orillia, ON Orillia Hotels on-line
Victoria Harbour Frosty Frolics
February 10-12, 2012
Winter is here and it’s time to celebrate! Join Tay Township and various Communities.
Victoria Harbour frosty frolics info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Midland, ON, Penetanguishene, ON, Midland Hotels on-line
Barry's Bay Timberfest
Barry's Bay
February 16–19, 2012
A fun filled family weekend celebrating logging and the timbering heritage of the Madawaska Valley in Barry's Bay, Wilno and Combermere.
Timberfest Info
Web: www.timberfest.com
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Barry’s Bay, ON
Winterlude
Ottawa
February 3-20, 2012
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.
Winterlude website info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Ottawa, ON, Ottawa hotels on-line
Carnaval de La Ronde
Timmins
February 23-25, 2012
Come enjoy the area's premier winter carnaval. Fun for the whole family
Carnaval de La Ronde info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Timmins, On Timmins hotels on-line
Kirkland Lake Winter Carnival
Kirkland Lake
February 16- March 4, 2012
The Winter Carnival is a community event focused on children events. Highlights include the Mush for Gold Dog Sled Races and the Annual National CSRA Canadian Snowcross Championship Event.
Kirkland Lake winter carnival info
Kirkland Lake Hotels on-line
Snowman Mania
Wasaga Beach
February 17-20, 2012
Four days of affordable family fun. Activities include: Chili Cook-off, Bingo, Live Entertainment, Pancake Breakfast, Skating, Nordic Skiing, Tobaggaing, and Fireworks
Snowman mania info
Stay at resorts, inns, hotels Wasaga Beach, ON
Annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Dorset
February 17-18, 2012
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.
Dorset snowball winter carnival info
Haliburton Frostfest
February 18 2012
Celebrate winter in the Haliburton Highlands This is a weekend packed with events for all ages, including: 9th Annual Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, Ice Slide, Snowmobile Scavenger Hunt, Outdoor movie,Giant Bonfire.
Frostfest info
Stay at Resorts, Inn, Hotels Haliburton, ON Haliburton Hotels on-line
Dryden Winter Festival
Dryden
February 18, 2012
There is a full slate of activities planned that will convince you winter is a fun time of the year. Highlights include a free family fishing derby, 3 on 3 hockey tournament, the "pimp your ice shack contest" and the whole thing is kicked off by a celebratory hockey match
Dryden Winter Festival Info
Dryden Hotels on-line
Penetanguishene Winterama
Penetanguishene
February 18-19, 2012
Join us for one of Ontario’s longest running, community winter celebrations as Penetanguishene Winterama, Ontario’s oldest winter carnival, celebrates it's 63rd anniversary February 18 – 20, 2011
Affordable fun for the whole family!
Winterama info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Penetanguishene, ON
Voyageur Winter Carnival
Thunder Bay
February 18-20, 2012
Join in an exciting celebration of winter! Snowsculpture & snowman making contests! Sleigh & dog sled rides
Voyageur winter carnival info
Thunder Bay Hotels on-line
Annual Dwight Winter Carnival
Dwight
February 23-25, 2012
Tto your Ontario Winter Carnival page. Pancake breakfast, kids games, horse drawn wagon rides, chainsaw carving, spaghetti dinner, carnival dance, princess pageant, live entertainment, vendors, indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family and more!
Dwight winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Dwight, ON
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
Gravenhurst
February 25-26, 2012
The Winter Carnival is back! Lots of fun for the whole family.
Gravenhurst winter carnival info
Stay at Resorts, Inns, Hotels Gravenhurst, ON Gravehurst Hotels on-line
Elgin Winter Carnival
Elgin
to be announced
Lumberjack Games for all ages and abilities, indoor Bingo, ice skating, winter snow events, Poetry contest, dinner and dance with live band, silent auction.
Elgin winter carnival info
Kingston Hotels on-line
Newboro Winter Carnival
Newboro
to be announced
Community event open to everyone - games (outdoors for all ages), evening indoor karaoke for kids, fireworks on the lake. Sat. - Ice pool, bed races, fishing derby, BBQ.
newboro winter carnival info
Kingston Hotels on-line
Mooseclac
Longlac
February 16-19, 2012
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
Mooseclac info
Kapuskasing Winter Carnival
Kapuskasing
February 21-26, 2012
A celebration of winter! Outdoor and indoor activities for the entire family
Kapusakasing winter carnival info
Kapuskasing hotels on-line
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