Winterlude / Bal de Neige
February 1 - 17, 2008
National Capital Region
Tel: 1-800-465-1867 or (613) 239-5000
Web Site: www.canadascapital.gc.ca

Every February, Canada's Capital Region is host to Winterlude, North America's greatest winter festival. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of our Canadian winter.

  • Skate the Rideau Canal, the world's longest skating rink!
  • Marvel at the spectacular ice and snow sculptures.
  • Visit Snowflake Kingdom, the world's biggest snow playground in Jacques Cartier Park in Hull.
  • Winterlude goes international! Come experience the Crossroads of Nations at the Festival Plaza. 
  • Gigantic snow sculptures and ice-carvings, live shows and workshops will bring the cultural richness of guest countries to life.

Canadian Ski Marathon
February 9 - 10, 2008 
Tel: (819) 770-6556
Fax (819) 770-7428
Web Site: www.csm-mcs.com
Choose your Challenge! If you love the outdoors, you owe it to yourself to experience the ultimate winter event - the Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM), held every second weekend in February. The world's longest cross-country ski tour is a skier's paradise and offers some of the best wilderness trails anywhere. It attracts over 2200 skiers, ages 5 to 85, from novice to expert. The annual two-day event features ten sections that span 160km of tranquility and beauty through the Quebec countryside, from Lachute to Montebello to Gatineau. Complete the number of sections of your choice on our double-tracked trail to win yourself a prize. Everyone's a winner!

Keskinada Loppet
February 15 - 17, 2008
Gatineau Park
Tel: (819) 595-0114
Web Site: www.keskinada.com
Every year, over 3000 skiers from more than 20 different countries come to the Outaouais, the capital of cross country skiing in Canada, to take part in the Canadian leg of the WorldLoppet circuit, The Keskinada Loppet. Canada's largest cross-country ski event brings together the world’s elite skiers in search of a high calibre competition, competitive skiers, recreational skiers, nature-lovers and families looking for an outdoor activity.

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