Winterlude 2025
Join us for the 47th edition of Winterlude in the ByWard Market!
Three weekends of frosty fun, featuring a synthetic ice rink, drag-on-ice performances, Indigenous craft demos & mesmerizing wood sculptures. Bundle up and embrace the season like never before!
The Winterlude at the ByWard Market is made possible thanks to the support of Ottawa Tourism's Destination Development Fund
Winterlude at a Glance
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January 31 - February 2
Experience Indigenous Craftsmanship
From taffy pulling to deer hide tanning, Indigenous creativity will be centre stage! Shop from Indigenous makers at the Assembly of Seven Generations’ social enterprise storefront, Adaawewigamig.
Learn from Cultural Demos
Indigenous performances, public art installations and more!
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February 7 - 9
Support Black Entrepreneurs
Whether you’re looking for the best shopping, food, art, cafés and more, there’s an abundance of inspiring Black-owned businesses to support in the ByWard Market this Black History Month and every month.
Celebrate Winter Pride
Cheer on ice queens and kings at the drag on ice event!
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February 14 - 17
Take part in Carving Demos
Prepare to be astonished by stunning wood and ice sculptures created by internationally-renowned artists.
Skate in the Market
New this Winterlude - skate on the ByWard Market’s synthetic ice rink! Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm, enjoy a Family Day skate. After you hit the ice, why not grab a bite or a hot drink to warm up?
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