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A Winterblast Weekend for teens and young adults
A Winterblast Weekend for teens and young adults
February 14, 2013
Are you ready? Winterlude’s final weekend features events and activities designed for and by youth. From youth films to DJ battles, art exhibits to...
Colin Mochrie
Fearless Fun with Canada’s Improv Master Colin Mochrie
February 07, 2013
Colin Mochrie is known for being an all-Star Canadian Improv comedian. He is known for shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? And for hosting Are...
Andrew O'Malley and SNOW CONES
Snow Cones: When art and technology meet
February 06, 2013
They are snow cones, but you cannot eat them! Winterlude visitors are intrigued by them. Snow Cones is a public art piece that is part of the...
Photo of the Rideau Canal Skateway
Some of the best spots -- and tips! -- to take great Winterlude photos
January 30, 2013
One of the great joys of Winterlude is snapping photos of winter in Canada’s Capital Region.
Skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway during Winterlude
Why do residents and visitors come to Winterlude?
January 23, 2013
There are so many fun activities at Winterlude, and recently we asked our Facebook friends to name their favourites. Among the things you told us...
Frédérick Lavergne
The Making of Snowflake Kingdom and all you need to know about snow slides!
January 17, 2013
Giant snow slides that will delight young and old can be found in the largest winter playground in North America: Winterlude’s Snowflake Kingdom.  ...
Photo of Denis Bohémier
Slides and smiles hook Winterlude volunteer
January 10, 2013
Behind every Winterlude celebration, you will find hundreds of volunteers. Although you might not always notice them, they are there. Seven hundred...
Star chef Marc Lépine’s science and a few of his other secrets
Star chef Marc Lépine’s science and a few of his other secrets
January 03, 2013
How does the NCC add weather-proof activities that residents and visitors will love? For several years now, the organizers of Winterlude make it a...
Photo of the Ice Hogs
And it’s a go!
December 20, 2012
The next Winterlude celebration is on track. The teams at the National Capital Commission, along with 75 Winterlude partners, are preparing an...