Grande North Winter Festival Gearing Up With Outdoor Elements

Grande North Winter Festival Gearing Up With Outdoor Elements

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The inaugural Grande North Winter Festival, hosted by the City of Grande Prairie, is proceeding January 14-16 with all outdoor components.

Here are some highlights to plan your festival attendance:

Bonnetts Energy Centre

  • Ice Gardens open for service Saturday and Sunday $10 admission, or free for under 12 years old
    • Free admission with purchase to the Storm Game
  • Ice bar with full beverage service and hot food options
  • Ice carving display
  • Performances by local artists including Kyle McKearney
  • Grande Prairie Storm games
  • Snow Pump Track with Dark Flavour

Due to recent COVID-19 restrictions announced by the provincial government, the ticketed concerts indoors at the Bonnetts Energy Centre scheduled as part of the Grande North Winter Festival are being cancelled. All current ticket holders can claim a refund by calling the Box Office at 780-538-0387.

Montrose Cultural Centre

  • Crokicurl
  • Skating Oval
  • Ice Slide
  • Children’s crafts in the Library
  • Illuminate and Glow exhibit at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie
  • DJ Music

Muskoseepi Park

  • Aurora Skate with Live DJ
  • Horse and Wagon Rides
  • Francophone Association toffee making

Full event details are available at the Grande North Winter Festival event listing at cityofgp.com/events.

About the Festival

The City of Grande Prairie in partnership with the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association are proud to host the Grande North Winter Festival, a walkable winter festival downtown to showcase the city and create a unique experience centered around ice and snow, to embrace the northern winters, provide residents an event to look forward to during this season, and encourage community connection.

Grande North strives to be accessible to all residents in some capacity and include a combination of paid admission and free, family-centered activities.

The festival aims to establish an annual draw to our downtown core, encouraging tourism while stimulating local businesses and organizations. Grande North is an opportunity with endless potential for Grande Prairie to help facilitate the development of one of the best winter festivals in western Canada, supporting and bolstering economic growth and tourism in the region.

The event is sponsored by the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association and funded by the partners of the Destination Marketing Fee.