For the 47e Edition of the Bal de Snow, which is held from January 31 to February 17, a hundred outdoor and interior activities will take place on both sides of the Outaouais River. Snow slides, skates under the stars, craft workshops and sweet delicacies await winter lovers. Here is a selection of free activities to fully enjoy this unmissable meeting in the region.
The northern section of Jacques-Cartier park in Gatineau will once again turn this year in a winter kingdom. Young and old are invited to browse the labyrinth of the snow ball. Between detours, confusion and challenges, only the most cunning can find the exit. The activity is accessible throughout the festival.
A true classic in the Flocons estate, three slides are waiting for the most reckless for a pleasure session to hit the slopes on an inflatable tube. Thrills and guaranteed laughter.
Discovering Aboriginal traditions
Nestled in the Lansdowne Park sector in Ottawa, the Beandigen Cafe offers specialized drinks and other culinary delights inspired by traditional recipes from the Anishinabe nation.
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The Beandigen Cafe Perlage Workshop invites you to discover this traditional Aboriginal art.
Photo: Gracieuse of Canadian Heritage / Shauna Wotherspoon
On the occasion of the snow ball, the owners, Paula is all and his daughter Jayde Micah, will run a traditional Aboriginal pearl workshop on 1is And on February 2, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Equipped with a pin, colorful pearls and fabric, participants will have to show creativity and patience to design magnificent flakes. Please note, places for activity are limited.
-Saturday afternoons on the street Sparksthe Aboriginal farm team Mādahòkì in Ottawa will offer a combination of banking bread and cedar tea, all for free. This is an opportunity to discover and savor these two specialties of First Nations peoples, in addition to feasting gourmets.
Drones and stars in the sky
To close the festival in style, on February 14 and 15, the sky will be adorned with multicolored lights during a unique show. Hundreds of drones will rise above the field of flakes, drawing magical figures in the dark.
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The BY market skating rink lights up every Friday during the winter meeting.
Photo: Gracieuse of Canadian heritage / MIV photography
Each Friday of the festival, the skating rink by market will light up bright neon lights for a vibrant evening where lively music will accompany the movements of skaters.
