‘Chinook Blast’ and 8 Other Winter Festivals to Get You Through the Cold

A couple takes photos near the ice sculptures at the Carnaval de Quebec. Photo courtesy of Audet Photo

Winter in Canada can be dark and cold and feel like it lasts forever. Many Canadian cities and communities have found a way to beat the winter blues and bring young and old together in a celebration of the season.

Here are nine of the country’s most notable winter festivals sure to bring fun and laughter to even the coldest winter night.

Winterlude, Ottawa