In Canada, temperatures dip from November to March but that doesn’t dampen the spirit of festivity of the Canadians. On the contrary, winter in Canada is a time to head outdoors and indulge in various exciting activities. This is the time when the country witnesses most of the events and festivals. If you are planning a trip to Canada, this is the best time to book those holiday tickets, as there are many activities in store for you. Have a look at three of the top winter festivals in the country.
Igloofest, Montreal
Electronic music fires euphoria during the weekends of January at the Old Port of Montreal, with tens of thousands of people attending the winter rave. A-Trak, Tiga and Diplo are some of the acts performed at the festival along with many more forms and styles. You can dance to the rhythms of many international and local DJ’s, get some of the most tantalising drinks from the bar, buy merchandise from the Igloo village and indulge in various other exciting activities. Traditionally, the attendees dress up in one piece-ski suits and get clicked. The pictures are put up on the Igloofest’s website and prizes are awarded.
Québec City Winter Carnival
The world famous Québec Winter Carnival commences on the last weekend of January and continues for the next 17 days, making Québec City a hotspot for tourists and natives alike. The festival has been one of the most important highlights of the city since 1894, giving the residents and the visitors a chance to be merry and celebrate the snowy Canadian winter. This season, the carnival will start on the 29th of January and continue till Valentines’ Day.
Winterlude, Ottawa
Winterlude is one of the most famous annual winter celebrations in Canada. The celebrations are held in Ottawa in the first 3 weekends of February. Most of the events that take place during this time are free and open to all. Winterlude involves skating on the Rideau Canal, which freezes in winter making it the world’s largest skating rink. The events are held mostly along the canal and people from all around the world come to witness the fun and frolic during the holiday season. This season, Winterlude will commence on 29th January, 2016 and come to an end on 16th of February, 2016.
