Big Winter Festiglace
MARCH 7-16, 2025
Get ready for some cool fun at the Big Winter Festiglace in Kapuskasing! This 10-day winter carnival is all about celebrating the awesome vibes of the season during March Break. It's a big shout-out to how amazing our community is, with loads of groups and organizations teaming up to bring you all sorts of cool indoor and outdoor events, shows, and activities.
But Big Winter Festiglace isn't just a festival – it's like a big, happy family get-together. Tons of local groups and the Town of Kapuskasing are joining forces to pack this carnival with all kinds of fun stuff for folks of all ages. So, bundle up and come join the party! Some of our past and future activities include:
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Arm wrestling tournaments
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Dog sled and horse-drawn sleigh rides
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Ice fishing and snow sculpture competitions
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Indoor and outdoor winter markets
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Live music concerts and storytelling sessions
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Maple taffy on snow
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Polar dips and road hockey tournaments
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Scavenger hunts
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Snowblower races, snowmobile extravaganzas, and vintage snowmobile rides
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Snowshoe or cross-country ski rallies
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Themed brunches, lunches, and dinners
Big Winter Festiglace is the ideal 'Staycation' option for those looking to enjoy the holidays close to home, also making Kapuskasing a desirable winter travel destination in Northern Ontario.
We're proud to collaborate with many partners, including:
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Breanna Plourde Memorial Foundation
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Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et region
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Centre régional de Loisirs culturels inc.
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Collège Boréal
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Follow Her North
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JT & CO.
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Kapuskasing Jaguars Hockey
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Kap Nordic Ski Club
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Kapuskasing River Walleye Tournament
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La Forge Jos Godin
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Les Filles d’Isabelle
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RAXFIN
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Rotary Club of Kapuskasing
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Royal Canadian Legion
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Sno-Rovers Snowmobile Club
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Warm Belly Kitchen
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and many others
Our heartfelt thanks go to the following corporations for their essential funding support:
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North Claybelt’s Special Initiative Fund
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Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
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Ontario Power Generation
Get ready for an epic blast of winter fun at Big Winter Festiglace! It's not just a festival; it's a celebration that brings us all together to embrace the cool thrills of winter with loads of fun and friendship. Bundle up and join in the excitement – this is where the community sparkles in the snowy season!