What to do in February? Enjoy winter!

Snowflake Kingdom at Winterlude

A winter tradition in our region, Winterlude is definitely one of the highlights of February! With several official sites, it offers fun for all ages. At the Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park, you can try out giant snow tube slides, obstacle courses, and giant versions of popular family games, enjoy live entertainment, and meet Winterlude’s furry mascots, the Ice Hog family. With friends or family, come out and celebrate Canada’s northern climate!

Plan your visit and see all the activities here. Enjoy the STO’s free Sno-Bus shuttle and leave your parking worries behind!

40th Winterlude Kick-Off Party

To get the 40^th edition of Winterlude off to a great start, join the free Kick-Off Party in Confederation Park on Friday, February 2. It’s going to be a great evening, with a lively opening parade on the theme “Winter fun! Timeless memories!”, shows by Canadian entertainers and DJs, and lots of surprises!

Joie de Vivre Family Weekend on the Brewery Creek skating rink

Come for a skate on Brewery Creek and enjoy a host of activities, including live DJ entertainment, bonfires, skating lessons for the kids, and hot chocolate for everyone. A special family weekend filled with joie de vivre!

Old Chelsea Skating Rink

Sometimes simple pleasures are best, like enjoying a skate on a sunny day in the heart of Old Chelsea village. Toes getting frosty? Cross the street to Biscotti & cie, and warm up with a hot coffee or a delicious meal.

Exhibition: 10 + 10 Visages du cinéma québécois

A touring exhibition created by Vanessa Tatjana Beerli, director of the Montreal-based cultural organization Ciné Tapis Rouge, and photographer Alex Paillon, 10 + 10 Visages du cinéma québécois features 20 oversize portraits of Quebec film directors. Organized to mark Ciné Tapis Rouge’s 10^th anniversary, the exhibition highlights the talent of Quebec’s creators.

Mosaïvernales

We were all dazzled by the beauty of MosaïCanada, and Mosaïvernales is just as fantastic! Installed on the same site in Jacques-Cartier Park, Mosaïvernales features some 30 illuminated snow sculptures created by professional snow and ice carvers from Harbin, China. Follow the 1-km trail and meet mythical gods and goddesses from various cultures.

Exhibition: Butterflies in Flight

Not a huge fan of the cold? You’d rather be in the sunny South? Here’s an option that’s almost as good: Butterflies in Flight, a special exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Warm up in a tropical environment as hundreds of live butterflies flutter around you. Amazing and unforgettable!

Consult the online schedule and purchase your tickets ahead of time.

Winter Beerfest

Calling all beer lovers! “Discovery” is the theme of the 7^th annual Winter Beerfest. And indeed, you’re invited to discover hundreds of beers and enjoy a great program of workshops and entertainment in the warm setting of the Canadian Museum of History.

OK, truth to tell, the evening will cost you more than $30 if you sample several beers, but $22 will get you in, and you can enjoy the entertainment and take home a souvenir beer glass.

Parc Oméga

If you’ve ever enjoyed feeding the elk and deer at Parc Oméga in summer, trust me, it’s well worth planning a return visit in winter. The beautiful setting and the opportunity to get up close to the wild animals are enough to make anyone enjoy the cold season.

For unforgettable family memories, take the 15-km car tour.