Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration Hosts Free Family Fun!

Press Release

January 24, 2020

OTTAWA—Ski, snowshoe or sled your way over to the grounds of Rideau Hall for this year’s Winter Celebration taking place on February 1, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event is a chance to discover winter traditions from around the world, with over 25 free activities, performances, pop-up museums and food samples.

While you’re there, take advantage of Canada’s oldest outdoor skating rink, or try your hand at snowshoeing, curling, cross-country skiing, kick sledding, snowman building and more. You and your family will also get the chance to learn about outdoor winter survival techniques, partake in science experiments, learn a traditional Métis jig and go through a military-style obstacle course.

Hungry? Get a taste of some traditional favourites, like Rideau Hall’s famous poor man’s pudding (pudding chômeur) and hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows, as well as other treats from countries like Switzerland, Hungary, Turkey, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, South Korea, Austria and Iceland.

All activities are free, but visitors are encouraged to pay it forward by bringing non-perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank or articles of winter clothing for the Snowsuit Fund.

As in previous years, visitors are encouraged to walk or use public transportation or taxis to get to Rideau Hall (1 Sussex Drive). A free OC Transpo shuttle bus will run from Metcalfe Street (between Sparks and Queen streets) to Rideau Hall every 30 minutes between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m., with the last bus departing Rideau Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Presented in partnership with Winterlude and the National Capital Commission, Winter Celebration should not be missed! For more information visit gg.ca/wintercelebration.

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Media information:

Melanie Primeau
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-990-2997
613-618-2691 (cell)
melanie.primeau@gg.ca

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