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.

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Canadian Ski Marathon
February 13 - 14, 2010
Tel: (819) 770-6556
Fax (819) 770-7428
E-Mail: ski@csm-mcs.com
Web Site: www.csm-mcs.com

Fall in love with winter for the first time or all over again while participating in the 44th annual Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) the weekend of February 13 & 14, 2010. The world’s longest ski tour has something for everyone.

The Canadian Ski Marathon (CSM) is North America’s longest and oldest Nordic ski tour. By tradition (since 1967), it takes place during the second weekend in February on a unique ski trail that is only groomed once per year on privately owned land in the picturesque Western Laurentian Mountains between Lachute and Gatineau, Québec. There is an overnight stop in Montebello, the home of the famous Fairmont Le Château Montebello, the largest log château in the world.

The CSM is a two-day 160 kilometre event that is divided into 5 sections each day with an average of 16 kms per section. There are feed stations, first aid and toilets available at the end of each section as well as shuttle buses that run between accommodation and checkpoints throughout each day. Each year, the CSM alternates its direction from east to west, and then west to east.

Unlike most ski loppets, there are no winners or losers at the Canadian Ski Marathon. Each participant can select his/her own level of challenge and ski the distance desired without having to complete the entire event. One can ski as little as 12 km to the maximum of 160 km throughout the weekend.

Gatineau Loppet
February 19-21, 2010
Mont-Bleu High School, 389 Cité-des-Jeunes Blvd.
Tel: (819) 243-2330
Fax: (819) 243-2324
E-Mail: info@gatineauloppet.com
Web Site: http://www.gatineauloppet.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.

• We feature events for every member of the Family. You can run, walk, in-line skate or come out and spectate.
• Events include the ING Ottawa Marathon and Half marathon, the MDS Nordion 10K & 5K, 2K family run and Canada's largest Sport Expo.
• The race course travels past many scenic tourism sites and along the historic Rideau Canal.

Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
June 18 - 20, 2010
Mooney's Bay Park
Tel: (613) 238-7711
Fax: (613) 565-2662
Website: http://www.dragonboat.net

Don't miss the boat! If you haven't experienced the sport of dragon boat racing, start your summer at Mooney's Bay. 190 teams participate in corporate, government and community challenges.
Combine the excitement and competition of the races with multi-cultural food and entertainment and charitable fundraising and you have something for the whole family to enjoy. Some examples of on-site events include the following:

• Multicultural performances at the Royal Oak Main Tent featuring King Sunshine, African Guitar Summit, JW Jones and Ashley MacIsaac
• Tim Hortons Children’s Area featuring The Cowguys, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo, Mad Science, Bouncy Castle and more…

A variety of concessionaires and exhibitors representing our cross-cultural community.

NO PARKING ON SITE.

Parking at: Carleton University (Lot 7)
Free shuttle every hour on the hour from Carleton University.

See website for more details and schedules.

HOPE Volleyball SummerFest

Choose from these Festival categories:
Arts Children Multi-Cultural	Music Special Events Sporting

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