Ottawa Winterlude Guide

Winterlude takes place in in Ottawa, Ontario every weekend from February 5-21, 2010. The festival features Ice sculptures, a playground made of snow, performers and best of all, the Rideau Canal — the world's longest skating rink.

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• Official Winterlude Web site
• Rideau Canal Skateway
• Rideau Canal skating conditions
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Winterlude Facts

• 2009 is the 31st edition of Winterlude.
• Winterlude was created in 1979 by the NCC as a means of celebrating Canada’s unique northern climate and culture.
• Every year, more than 650,000 fun-seekers take part in Winterlude activities. More than a third of the visitors are from outside the Capital region.
• In a 2004 survey, it was estimated that Winterlude-related spending generated a total of $151.7 million of economic activity in Ontario and Quebec — $82.5 million within Canada’s Capital Region.
• Over 800 generous people volunteer for the NCC during Winterlude.
• The Ice Hog Family, Winterlude’s loveable mascots, travel to Canada’s Capital Region every winter to celebrate Winterlude. The members of the family are Mama and Papa Ice Hog and their children, Noumi and Nouma.
• Most Winterlude activities are free of charge, but registration and admission fees may apply to certain sporting events and shows.
• Source: Winterlude web site

2010 Winterlude News

• Feb 22: 32nd WINTERLUDE A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
• Feb 17: FINAL WEEKEND OF WINTERLUDE
• Feb 17: A Hundred Years of Naval Service Captured in Ice
• Feb 17: WINNERS OF WINTERLUDE’S NATIONAL SNOW SCULPTURE COMPETITION
• Feb 10: WINTERLUDE PROMISES A SECOND WEEKEND OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES
• Feb 8: WINNERS OF THE 23rd ROGERS INTERNATIONAL ICE-CARVING COMPETITION
• Feb 5: WINTERLUDE’S SUN LIFE SNOWFLAKE KINGDOM WELCOMES THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART
• Feb 5: Downtown road closures for Winterlude 2010 celebrations
• Feb 5: REMINDER - City provides Sno-Bus service for Winterlude
• Feb 4: TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SHUTTLE SERVICE AND STREET CLOSURES DURING WINTERLUDE 2010
• Feb 3: NCC WILL OPEN 7 KM OF THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY THURSDAY
• Feb 3: NCC KICKS OFF FIRST WEEKEND OF CANADA’S WINTER CELEBRATION
• Feb 3: CELEBRATING THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY’S 40TH SEASON WITH URBAN ART
• Jan 22: NCC OPENS 7.4 KM OF THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY
• Jan 21: SHARE YOUR PHOTO MEMORIES OF THE RIDEAU CANAL SKATEWAY
• Jan 19: LINEUP OF EVENTS UNVEILED - 32nd WINTERLUDE AND 40th SKATING SEASON
• Jan 19: City to provide Sno-Bus service for Winterlude
• Jan 11: Taste of Winterlude: Unique Fine Dining Experiences in Canada's Capital Region

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