Edmonton Winter Festivals

• Last Edmonton festival wraps up ahead of 3-year Hawrelak Park closure

  Hawrelak Park will close for three years on March 13, 2023, so that the city can do extensive rehabilitation work.

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  Feb 20, 2023
  
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  Ideas to get outdoors and enjoy Edmonton’s winter city activities

  From dining and ice wall climbing, to festivals and skating, Global News Edmonton is highlighting ways you can get outside and embrace living in a winter city.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 22, 2022
  
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• Refund frustration looms after Winter Wonder Forest cancels event north of Edmonton

  The cancelled Winter Wonder Forest has quickly turned into a stressful situation for some Albertans unsure they'll be able to get their money back just days before Christmas.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2021
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• Ice Castles not returning to Edmonton this winter

  The popular winter attraction has called Hawrelak Park home for the past five winters.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2020
• From Silver Skate to Sweden: Red Deer duo captures art in snow

  Learn more about the artists behind the stunning snow displays at the Silver Skate Festival.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2020
• Edmonton’s Silver Skate Festival launches crowdfunding campaign to expand 2020 program

  The Silver Skate Festival will host its 30th event in February 2020, but ahead of the free festival, the organization is looking for public support with a crowdfunding campaign.

  Features

  Dec 28, 2019
• Cold weather not stopping 29th annual Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton

  The Silver Skate Festival is kicking off its 29th season this weekend and will run from Feb. 8 to Feb. 18 in Edmonton’s scenic river valley.

  Weather

  Feb 8, 2019
• Helicopter rides taking Edmonton’s Silver Skate Festival to new heights

  A signature winter festival in Edmonton is stepping up its game, way up above Hawrelak Park.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2019
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• Talented ice-carving brothers competing in Edmonton’s Ice on Whyte Festival

  Two Filipino brothers making a name for themselves in the world of ice carving are competing in Edmonton's Boardwalk Ice on Whyte Festival for the first time.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2018