Winterlude / Bal de Neige

Celebrate the joys of winter at Winterlude, with three fun-filled weekends in February. Canada’s favourite winter activities are featured across Ottawa and Gatineau at this annual event.

Skate on the world’s largest skating rink, check out the ice sculpture competitions or play at North America’s largest snow playground. There’s fun for the entire family, and all sites are open on Family Day.

Canadian Ski Marathon
February 11 - 12, 2012 
Tel: (819) 770-6556
Fax (819) 770-7428
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 18 - 20, 2011
Gatineau Park
Tel: (819) 595-0114
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 Race Festival
June 17 - 19, 2011
Tel: (613) 238-7711
Fax: (613) 565-2662
Website: http://www.dragonboat.net

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America. It is a three day event filled with free family entertainment taking place June 22-24, 2012 at Mooney’s Bay Park. Admission is FREE and features non-stop racing, a concert series, the Tim Hortons Children’s Area, cultural performances, local delicacies and fun shopping! It is a great family destination and easy getaway for visitors from Ontario, Quebec and the United States. In partnership with the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation, paddlers raise funds through the Pledge Challenge for local charities.

To join the Pledge Challenge, visit www.dragonboatfoundation.net.

For event schedules, visit www.dragonboat.net. Like us www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat and follow us www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.

HOPE Volleyball BeachFest

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

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