
Big Winter Festiglace
MARCH 13-22, 2026
Get ready for some cool fun at the Big Winter Festiglace in Kapuskasing! This 10-day winter carnival brings March Break to life with a full lineup of indoor and outdoor activities, shows, and family-friendly events. Local groups and organizations join forces with the Town of Kapuskasing to create a community celebration filled with seasonal fun for all ages. Bundle up and come enjoy the winter magic!
The 2026 Schedule of Events is coming together! We’re working closely with our partners to create 10 full days of activities and experiences.
2026 BIG WINTER FESTIGLACE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 10 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Grand Opening of Kaptain Sweet (4 PM)
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Murder Mystery Night (Kapuskasing Legion) (7 PM)
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (12 PM to 10 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Bungee dancing, silent disco & maple on snow (Northern Serenity Wholeness) (1 PM to 4 PM)
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Yuk Yuk's Comedy Show (Civic Centre Auditorium) (7 PM to 12 AM - doors open at 6 PM)
$50/person. Tickets for this event are sold on Eventbrite
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (12 PM to 7 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Kids' Carnival (St. Patrick's Parish Hall) (1 PM to 3 PM)
MONDAY, MARCH 16
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Sled Dog Tours (Cité des Jeunes) (11 AM to 3 PM)
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BeaverTails (Welcome Centre) (12 PM to 7 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 8 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
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BeaverTails (Welcome Centre) (12 PM to 7 PM)
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Free Public Swim (Donat Brousseau Pool) (1 PM to 2:30 PM)
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Ski & Snowshoe Adventures (Kap Nordic Ski Chalet) (2 PM to 6 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 8 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Teen Karaoke Party for ages 12 to 18 (Northern Serenity Wholeness) (6 PM to 9 PM)
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Washer Games (La Forge Jos Godin) (7 PM - registration at 6 PM)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
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Kidapalooza Inflatables Party (Centre de Loisirs) (10 AM to 4 PM)
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BeaverTails (Welcome Centre) (12 PM to 7 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 8 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Bungee dancing, silent disco & maple on snow (Northern Serenity Wholeness) (6 PM to 9 PM)
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
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Creature Crossing Reptile Show (Legion) (10 AM to 1 PM)
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BeaverTails (Welcome Centre) (12 PM to 7 PM)
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Free Public Swim (Donat Brousseau Pool) (1 PM to 4 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 8 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Washer Tournament (La Forge Jos Godin) (7 PM - registration at 6 PM)
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
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Free Public Skate (Sports Palace) (11 AM to 1 PM)
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Bubble Soccer (Model City Mall - former Warehouse One store) (1 PM to 3 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 10 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Sip & Paint Easter-Style - $60/kid (Model City Mall - former The Source store) (2:30 PM)
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Rock & Skate (Sports Palace) (6 PM to 8 PM)
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
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Arm Wrestling Competition (La Forge) (12 PM to 6 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (12 PM to 10 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
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Family Fishing Day (Riverside Park, Bay) (10 AM to 2 PM)
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Free Escape Rooms (Kap Escaping) (2 PM to 7 PM)
Youth must be accompanied by someone 16+. Call 705-319-6558 to book your spot. Use code: SNOW to reserve.
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Spaghetti Supper (Legion) (4 PM to 7 PM)
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Fireworks (Riverside Park) (approx. 8 PM)
Download the Schedule of Events PDF
Join the Big Winter Festiglace 2026 Facebook event to receive all updates!
Visit the Kapuskasing Tourism and Events Facebook page for more information
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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Abitibi Sled Dogs
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Caisse Alliance Kapuskasing
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Caro Lemieux
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Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région
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Centre régional de Loisirs culturels Inc.
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Communauté francophone accueillante – Corridor Nord de l’Ontario
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Creature Crossing
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Dreamcatcher Fireworks
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École secondaire catholique Cité des Jeunes
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Kap Arm Wrestling Club
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Kap Escaping
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Kap Nordic Ski Club
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Kaptain Sweet
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Kapuskasing Economic Development Corporation
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Kapuskasing River Walleye Tournament
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Kapuskasing Youth Hub
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Knights of Colombus – St. Patrick’s Council
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La Forge Jos Godin
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Model City Mall
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MPP Guy Bourgouin
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Northern Mobile Foods
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Northern Serenity Wholeness
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Rotary Club of Kapuskasing
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 85
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Town of Kapuskasing
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Town of Kapuskasing for their continued support.
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!
