Winter Carnivals
& Festivals
Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival
 The
8th Annual Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival, is an extravaganza of family fun and entertainment
that gets bigger and better each year. Kid’s can have a dog sled ride, pony ride or the complimentary horse
drawn wagon rides. As well as family snowshoeing, kick sledding (like a scooter on snow!), snow tubing, big
foot challenge, the Tater Toss, Snow Obstacle course and much more. Other highlights for the kids include
the Zoo-to-you interactive exotic animal display and the Crayola Kid’s Activity Center. You can visit a traditional
Métis village set up complete with re-enactors in traditional costume. There will also be a selection of
native foods as well as crafts for sale. An outdoor Métis stage features performances in music and dance.
And let's not forget the dogs! Over 80 mushers will compete for $10,000 in prize money. You will see 4 and
6 dog racing, as well as 1 and 2 dog ski-joring. Plus, we welcome back the Jamaica Dog Sled Team! Mush Mon!
- January 28, 2012 10 am to 5 pm
- January 29, 2012 10 am to 4 pm
- MacLeod Park (off Peace Street), Cannington, ON (map)
- $10 adult/ $4 children under 12
- website
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
Welcome to our 44th year! A weekend of affordable fun and entertainment featuring pancake breakfast, live music, dog show,
hockey skills clinic, ringette, amateur band contest, face painting, colouring contest and more! Organized by volunteers
to celebrate the community of Richmond Hill in a welcoming atmosphere.
- February 3 to February 5, 2012
- Mill Pond, Richmond Hill
- website
Newmarket Winterfest 2012
Free admission, nominal fee for some activities. A donation of non-perishable food for the Newmarket Food Pantry is appreciated.
Many activities organized by community service groups and volunteers. Activities and attractions include: pancake breakfast,
family bingo, children's activities, photography contest, wagon rides, pony rides, children's games, dog sled rides, skating
and hot food, free public skate & swim. Visit website for full schedules and venue locations.
- Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012
- Various locations, Newmarket
- website
Vaughan Celebrates Winterfest
The City of Vaughan's 23nd annual Winterfest will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2012. This fun-filled family-themed
event will feature free entertainment on the outdoor stage, rides and fun for everyone. This website will be updated with
Winterfest 2012 highlights as they become available, so check back often. Winterfest is a wonderful, outdoor all-day event
that brings families and visitors together to celebrate the spirit of community that makes Vaughan such a great city!
- Sunday February 5, 2012
- 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Vellore Village Community Centre, 1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge
- website
Aurora Family Day Arctic Adventure
 On
Family Day, Monday, February 20, join family, friends and neighbours at the Town of Aurora's Arctic Adventure event
happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Town Park, located at Mosley and Wells Streets. The event also features skating,
dogsled rides, ice carvings, snow shoeing and live entertainment. Vendors will also be selling homemade cookies, BeaverTails®,
hot dogs, hamburgers, hot chocolate and coffee. Please note: All activities are weather-permitting. For more information,
please call 905-726-4762.
- Family Day - Monday, February 20, 2012
- 10am to 4pm
- Aurora Town Park
- website
Barrie Winterfest & Festival of IceNamed one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario,
the City of Barrie's Winterfest is a great way to celebrate the winter season with adventures that the whole family will
enjoy, grab your mittens and join us! Check out
the polar bear swim, horse-drawn wagon rides, dogsled rides, lumberjack shows, giant snow slide, ice maze, and much more.
The Festival of Ice features 300 pound blocks of ice carved into spectacular, themed sculptures. Join in the festivities
at one of the many indoor venues too, including the February Blues Festival, Reel Stories mini film festival, tours and
family fun at the MacLarenArtCentre, $1 skating at Barrie's arenas during select times, and storytime and crafts at the
Barrie Public Library. The community comes alive with winter fun and celebration. Don't miss these fun activities and so
much more throughout the Winterfest weekend!
- Saturday & Sunday, February 4 & 5, 2012
- 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day
- Heritage Park and Downtown Barrie (map)
- website
WinterCity FestivalToronto’s award-winning WinterCity Festival returns for its
seventh year, offering a city-wide celebration of culture, creativity and cuisine. Ignore the cold and snow and get out
and celebrate all that Toronto has to offer in the winter. The city will be bursting with culinary experiences, fantastic
free entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square and a showcase of Toronto’s vibrant arts scene. 3 festivals in 1. WOW!
Series at Nathan Phillips Square: FREE! Beat the cold with a spectacular fire installation, gravity-defying aerial dance
performances, ice sculptures and themed skating parties. Warm Up Series at Toronto Attractions: Five special performances
and events produced by Toronto-based artists and institutions.
- January 28 to February 10, 2012
- Various venues in Toronto
- website
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