Activities and Shows

Urban Art

Rideau Canal Skateway (Dows Lake)
Daily, from February 1 until the end of the skateway season

Young local artists share their vision of the Rideau Canal Skateway through the medium of graffiti art. This activity is to mark the 40th season of skating on the Rideau Canal.

Sun Life Movie Night on a Giant Snow Screen

Jacques-Cartier Park (Sun Life Stage)
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 6:30 pm

A presentation of winter-inspired, short animated films. A memorable experience under the stars!

Urban Knitting

National Snow Sculpture Competition

Jacques-Cartier Park (Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom)

With the theme of “Winter Fun,” teams representing Canada’s provinces and territories will demonstrate their artistic talent and creative expertise. The competition takes place from Tuesday, February 9, to Saturday, February 13, 9 am to 9 pm daily, with the exception of Saturday, when carvers will finish sculpting at noon. (For safety reasons, there will be no access to the sculpture site.)

The snow sculptures will be on display from Saturday, February 13, at 1 pm until Sunday, February 21, at 6 pm.

Presented by the Ville de Gatineau and the NCC, and sponsored by First Air and Empire Grill.

The Canadian Naval Centennial

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Garden)
Starting Friday, February 12

A majestic sculpture honours those who proudly serve and who have served in the Canadian Navy.

In collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada.

Sub-Zero DJ Series

 

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Lounge)
Friday, February 12 and 19, and Saturday, February 13 and 20, 8 pm to 10:30 pm

Groove to the chillin’ sounds of DJs in the “coolest” sub-zero setting.

Sponsored by Rogers.

Winter Games and Snow Volleyball

Jacques-Cartier Park (Sun Life Snowflake Kingdom - Place Gatineau)
Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19, 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, 10 am to 4:30 pm

Gather your family and friends for some wacky winter games and snow volleyball.

Presented by the Scouts de l’Est de l’Ontario et de l’Outaouais.

DJ Bear Witness

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Lounge)
Friday, February 19, 8 pm to 10:30 pm

Ottawa-based media artist Ehren Bear Witness Thomas has been producing short experimental video works for over six years. Bear is a co-founder of an Aboriginal DJ collective that hosts a monthly event, Electric Pow Wow, here in Ottawa.

Sponsored by Rogers.

Learn to Carve

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Garden Stage)
Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, 10:45 am, 2 pm and 4 pm

This demonstration will show you the secrets of ice carving, how the carvers use their tools and how they can create a piece of art from a block of ice.

Organized in collaboration with the Canadian Ice Carvers’ Society, and sponsored by Rogers.

Rogers Public Ice-Carving Challenge

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Garden)
Saturday, February 20, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Interactive Public Vote Casting: 2:30 pm

Calling all amateur carvers! Now’s your chance to transform a block of ice into a work of art! (Minimum age: 18).

Register online (PDF)

In collaboration with the Canadian Ice Carvers’ Society.

Girl DJ Night With DJ Nifa

Confederation Park (Rogers Crystal Lounge)
Saturday, February 20, 8 pm to 10:30 pm

Sponsored by Rogers.