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- In 2010, Canada’s Capital Region celebrates the 32nd edition of Winterlude.
- Winterlude was created in 1979 by the NCC as a means of celebrating Canada’s unique northern climate and culture.
- Every year, more than 650,000 fun-seekers take part in Winterlude activities. More than a third of our visitors are from outside the Capital region.
- Every year, Winterlude attracts thousands of artists, athletes and visitors from across Canada and around the world.
- The success of Winterlude rests on the support — both financial and in donated services — of the private sector, local collaborators, the media and the community.
- In a 2004 survey, it was estimated that Winterlude-related spending generated a total of $151.7 million of economic activity in Ontario and Quebec — $82.5 million within Canada’s Capital Region.
- Over 800 generous people volunteer for the NCC during Winterlude.
- The Ice Hog Family, Winterlude’s loveable mascots, travel to Canada’s Capital Region every winter to celebrate Winterlude. The members of the family are Mama and Papa Ice Hog and their children, Noumi and Nouma.
- The many Winterlude activity venues are accessible every day (except Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, which is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays); however, the special activities take place over all three Winterlude weekends.
- Most Winterlude activities are free of charge, but registration and admission fees may apply to certain sporting events and shows.
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