From January 30 to February 16, 2026, enjoy Canada’s Capital Region’s winter festival! let Winterlude inspire, entertain and warm you up across Ottawa and Gatineau! A highlight of the winter season, THIS is Winterlude!
With its ice sculptures, snow slides, Ferris wheel, live music and many free outdoor winter activities, it’s the best way to enjoy the Canadian winter with family or friends. Experience a unique outdoor adventure in Ottawa and Gatineau. Experience the best the Canadian winter has to offer at the free Winterlude festival that takes place in the Ottawa region over three weekends each year! There is something for everyone to enjoy, from family-friendly activities, to group adventures and date nights!
Prepare to be astonished by stunning ice sculptures created by artists from around the world, skate on the world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and play around in a gigantic snow playground called Snowflake Kingdom.
