Where Ottawa Magazine Winter Spring 2018 | Page 26

Jacques-Cartier Park, north
Although the Snowflake King-
dom migrated, its usual domain
remains a realm of light and
snow featuring 30 snow statues.
Carved by master sculptors from
China, Mosaïvernales transforms
the park into a icy pantheon of
mythical characters and nature
gods until March 4. Mosaïcultures
Internationales de Montréal,
creators of last summer’s wildly
popular MosaïCanada 150, laid
out the snow garden showcase on
a winding path dotted with frozen
frescos. $10, free for 12 and under
The best place to be a kid at Winterlude is The Snowflake Kingdom,
which has moved north to 350 Laurier St. this year. It’s still got ice slides,
kicksleds, giant versions of favourite games, play structures, mazes, and
more! The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Obstacle Course tests your
winter mettle from Feb. 17 to 19. Inuit youth from the local Nunavut
Sivuniksavut program showcase traditional and modern songs, drum
dances, and Arctic sports at the Inuit Circle on Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 19.
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