Edmonton’s Best Winter Festivals

Introduction to Edmonton's winter festival season and what makes it one of the best winter festival destinations in Canada.

Flying Canoe Volant

January 27-30, 2027
Mill Creek Ravine

Flying Canoë transforms Edmonton’s river valley and French Quarter into a magical celebration of Francophone and Indigenous cultures, storytelling, music, art, and winter wonder.

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Silver Skate Festival

February 5-17, 2027
Hawrelak Park

Celebrating its 37th year, the free 10-day event will feature a mix of snow and ice sculptures, the interactive Folk Trail, a Heritage Village, and nightly fire sculptures.

International Festival of Winter Cinema

February 5-14, 2027
Hawrelak Park

Igloofest

Ice Castles Edmonton

Chiseled Ice Carving Festival

Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival