With the kick off of Winterlude this Friday February 3rd, there are tons of  activities in Ottawa and Gatineau for kids of all ages to enjoy!

Come out to the Snowflake Kingdom at Jacques Cartier Park in Hill to enjoy tons of FREE activities including super slides, an obstacle course, the NEW Canada 150 Maze, giant games, downhill skiing and much more.

On Saturday February 4th, start your day with the 13th Annual Enbridge Free Pancake Breakfast at Marion Dewar Plaza from 10am to noon

Come test your sport skills and have some fun at the Ottawa Gee-Gees  Family Fun Zone at Marion Dewar Plaza on February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 20th from 10am to 5pm.

Come out to Marion Dewar Plaza to be part of the show with the percussion group Baratanga. Loads of fun for the whole family! Shows will takes place on February 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 18th, 19th and 20th at 2pm and 4pm.

For those in the East of Ottawa, come out to the Shenkman Center on February 4th from 8:30am to 12pm for Fete Frissons. A great morning of family fun to celebrate Canada’s diverse history.

On February 11th from 11am to 4pm at TD place, take part in the Crackup Snowmania Challenge to attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most snowmen built in an hour.

Test your hockey skills at the Pepsi Fun Zone on the Rideau Canal Skateway will be open from 10am to 4pm on February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 20th.

Celebrate Ringuette in Canada at Marion Dewar Plaza on February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th and 20th from 10am to 5pm. Learn the basics of ringuette and have your picture taken with mascots and Team Canada Players.

Watch the OLG All for Skating Show on the Rink of Dreams on February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th and 19th at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. After the show, lace up your skates and skate to the music of DJ Rodrigo.

Aberdeen Pavilion will be hosting a Family Roller Skating Disco on February 11th from 5pm to 7pm and from 8pm to 10pm. Advance registration is required www.ottawa.ca