Come on down to The Hillhurst Sunnyside Farmers' Market in Calgary!
Located at 1320 5 Ave NW every Saturday from 11am-3pm

Proudly showcasing local artists, growers, bakers and more in the Central Northwest of Calgary.
Some vendors are staples and reliably present each week, and some are pop ins so you're always in for a nice treat! The market is always growing and adding.
Furthermore this is Calgary's longest running market of it's kind.

Maybe you'll get lucky and catch some live entertainment!

Celebrate winter with food, fun and outdoor activities at Saskatchewan's premier winter festival.
Some cool unique and ultra-Canadian activities include a snow carving workshop, an igloo building competition, kick sleds and an Eclat Light Tipi. Other fun activities include Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, a Back 2 Nature Wellness Sauna, Salty Circus Show, a Snow Park, sleigh rides and loads of family activities including joyful drumming.

As for the food, there is a wide open soup cook off and a YXE (Saskatoon airport code) Chef's Soup Cook Off but the one I am looking forward to the most is the bannock and bison stew at the Eclat Light Tipi.

It's the sweetest time of the year in Okotoks, Alberta, the Okotoks Hot Chocolate Festival is from Feb 8th to 18th.
Who has the BEST Hot Chocolate in Okotoks? You can decide!
Over the 10 days of the festival, you and your friends can visit any of the participating businesses to try their limited-time creations!
Try Hot Chocolates at these locations:
Home Ground Coffee
Loop Kids
Main Street Market & More
94 Take The Cake
Sweetgrass Deli & Eatery
The British Chippy Okotoks
Hub Town Brewing
Mamie's Treats Inc.
Covet Sips + Sweets
Tribal Connection Market
Creat-ique
The Coterie Co
The Bone and Biscuit Okotoks
Brown Sugar Bake Shop
Red Rock Pizza
Rate Okotoks Hot Chocolate on the interactive map
See the website

The 59th Annual Yukon Rendezvous takes place in Whitehorse, Yukon from February 10th to the 26th, 2023.
So many fun events such as the Axe Throw, Log Toss & Chain Saw Chuck, Snow Sculptures as well as Public Snow Carving. The kids will love Kid Fest Outdoor Zone and don't miss the Flour Packing and more.
The whole community gets involved with Rendezvous and here are some of the Affiliated Events for 2023:
Hair Freezing Contest - Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs
All Winter, During Open Hours
Running all winter long on days it is cold enough for hair to freeze, pay your entry to Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs and enter this FREE contest to win $2000!
*The running of this contest will be weather dependent
Location: Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

All-City Band Society Dessert & Dance - All-City Band Society
Sat Feb. 11th, 7-10 PM
Come out and dance to some great tunes with The Big Band and All-City Jazz Band!
Location: Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre

10 AM-2:30 PM Sat Feb. 18th
Enjoy a tasty lunch in a festive sugar shack.
This traditional event includes folk music and maple taffy on the snow, all in an enchanting setting. There will be three sittings: 10-11:30 AM, 11:30 AM-1 PM, and 1-2:30 PM. Maple taffy on snow will be served outside. AFY Members: $15 Adult/$10 Child (under 13); non-members: $20 Adult/$12 Child (under 13)
Location: Centre de la francophonie

Penetanguishene Winterama, is the oldest winter carnival in Ontario, and in 2023 will celebrate 75 years of great outdoor winter fun.
Family Day weekend, February 17th, 18th & 19th bring the family to many fun events.
Saturday, February 18th - Ice Fishing from 11 am to 3:30 pm - Learning poles will be provided if needed or bring your own.
Saturday, February 18th will be the Winterama Rotary Parade at 11 am.
Saturday, February 18th at 10 am - Winterama Craft Show at The Museum - 15 Burke Street, Penetanguishene.
Sunday, February, 19th - Winterama Arm Wrestling event is not to be missed. Competitors of all ages can register for a chance to win over $10,000 in cash & prizes.
GeorgianBayParts.ca Back Breaker 5000 Poker Run for Fun will be back for the 75th Winterama!
Rider Gift Bags for the first 100 Registered Riders
ONLY $50 per Rider

Ice Skating, Ice Sculptures and so much more!
See you Family Day Weekend!

Be sure to get your Winterama Button available at Town Hall for only $3.00

The Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby on Sylvan Lake is going to be a blast! February 11-20 2023

$3000 Grand Prize up for grabs in this multi-species tournament. Walleye, Lake Whitefish, Yellow Perch, and Burbot are all eligible to enter.
Over $7,500 in total prizes!

The BIG JIG tournament is CATCH AND RELEASE only!
Only barbless hooks are permitted.

Open to all ages.

The BIG JIG Fishing Tournament is an online tournament organized through the Angler's Atlas website and their MyCatch App.

The BIG JIG runs from the following times:


February 11 - February 17 from 9am - 9pm
February 18 - February 19 from 6am - 9pm
February 20 from 6am - 3pm

February 18-20 2023 is Alberta Family Fishing Weekend.
On this weekend only, anyone can fish without being required to have an Alberta sportfishing license. Regulations still apply.


Don't forget to dress warm, bring a clearly marked bump board (measuring board) or tape measure to enter all your catches in the derby, and of course bring your phone to register for the tournament and upload your catches during the event. Be careful not to drop your phone down the hole!

Sylvan Lake has multiple options for renting an ice fishing hut fully stocked with gear and bait. Or bring your own gear and find your money spot!

Check out The Big Jig Ice Fishing Derby web page on the Visit Sylvan Lake website for all the rules, prize information and to register.

A fun family fishing event with $4000 worth of cash prizes!
Come out to the Buffalo Lake Alberta in the Stettler area to part take in the 1st ever Big Jack Classic Fishing Derby on Family Day weekend!
Feb 18 7am-6pm
Feb 19 7am-6pm

This will be an annual event, so mark your calendars!

Because Family day weekend is also free fishing weekend, you don't even need an Alberta Fishing license to participate! Regulations still apply.

This is a catch and release Northern Pike derby only, no other fish will be eligible for entry.
There are Senior and Junior Divisions making this is a fabulous family oriented fun event!

Top prizes for overall longest catches are $2,000 for Senior Division and $400 for the Junior Division.
Senior Division- Ages 18+
Junior Division- Ages 17 and under

$400 worth of random cash prize draws will also take place over the Saturday and Sunday of the event.

​​The 2023 Big Jack Classic Ice Fishing Derby is run through Angler’s Atlas and mobile app MyCatch.​

Entry fee is $35 per person

Welcome packages will need to be picked up at the Rochon Sands Community Hall prior to participating in the tournament.

Tournament boundaries are within the limits of the water body of Buffalo Lake, excluding the Narrows in portion located in 40-22-W4, please observe the boundary markers for Narrows fishing.
Buffalo lake has many access points which can be easily found on the Big Jack Classic website.

Dress warm and come have some fun and win some prizes this Family Day weekend on Buffalo Lake at the 2023 Big Jack Classic.

Bring the family out fishing this Family Day weekend! February 18-20 2023

February is Ice Fishing season and is a fantastic way to introduce the kids (and adults) to fishing while enjoying other activities on the ice as well.

Keep the kids busy with other ideas throughout the day. Ice Fishing is great, sometimes a little slow, so be prepared to do some other activities while out on the ice with the kids to keep them entertained. Maybe with some ice skates, snacks, hot chocolate, build a snowman, bird watch, find the shapes in the clouds, go ice tubing behind your Quad, the opportunities are endless to keep everyone having fun for the day on the ice whether you're catching fish or not.

Remember to dress warm and in layers, bring extra items in case anyone gets a little wet. Kids are known to get wet boots once in awhile while ice fishing. Their little feet fit in the holes well. Be careful and keep a close eye on small children around ice fishing holes. You can purchase hole covers at many outdoor stores if that makes you more comfortable.

If you don't have an ice auger to get through the ice, that's ok! Find an ice shack to rent, or find a group already out fishing and politely ask if someone could drill you a hole. You don't need all the gear to get out and enjoy the weekend, fisherman are friendly and happy to help most of the time! Grab your rod, tackle and some useful gear (some ideas listed below) and find where everyone is! Join the party! Many individual towns, cities, lakes will have their own Family Fishing events. Check your local area to see where you could join in easily!

Fishing is a fun way for friends and family to make memories while connecting with some of Alberta’s greatest natural resources - our lakes, rivers, streams and the fish that live in them.

During Family Fishing Weekend, Albertans and visitors are encouraged to give fishing a try on waterbodies with open fishing seasons without having to purchase a sportfishing licence. If you are using a Special Harvest Licence (Walleye tag), the purchase of a sportfishing licence is still required.

Keep in mind fishing regulations still apply. Alberta's sportfishing regulations apply all year to anglers of all ages and residences, including during the Family Fishing Weekends.

You can check out the fishing regulations/rules here at
https://open.alberta.ca/publications/alberta-guide-to-sportfishing-regulations

With every cast, you have the opportunity to help keep our fish populations healthy for future generations to enjoy.

Tips for success

Practice identifying sport fish for the waterbody you are fishing. Know how to identify sport fish and aquatic invasive species.

Reduce the time you fight and handle fish before releasing them; the shorter the time, the better!

Keep fish wet; do not expose the fish to air unless it meets the regulations and you want to keep it.

Items to support proper fish handling (soft cloth glove, pliers, rubber net, nail clippers for cutting the line, lip grips)

Items to help follow regulations (measuring tape or bump board, fishing regulations)
Items to help you land your catch (extra tackle, knot tying guides, lip grips)

Items to keep you safe (polarized sun glasses, brimmed hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, depth sounder, first aid kit, ice picks, ice cleats)

Brush up on some Ice Safety prior to heading out. Always be aware of your surroundings.

Important Note!

Alberta is struggling with Whirling Disease in many bodies of water.
Check if you are going to be fishing in a Whirling Disease positive area to ensure you report any fish displaying symptoms.

Help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and diseases by cleaning, draining and drying your gear.

Rinse and clean your boots, waders, tackle if you're switching bodies of water throughout the day.

Never move fish from one waterbody to another. This is illegal, and can directly affect the health of the fishery and the aquatic ecosystems these fish live in.

Tight lines Alberta!

Come celebrate Family Day weekend at the Stratford Winter Fest at Upper Queens Park in Stratford, Ontario.
In 2023 the Winter Fest will have the Petting Zoo and also a new exhibit the kids will love featuring Alpacas!
Your annual favorites will be back including Snow Golf, Snow Slide, beautiful Ice Sculptures & More.
The skating rink will be weather dependent.
Lots of Food Trucks with hot beverages and great food will be on-site.
Mark your calendars and we'll see you in Stratford on February 18th, 2023

Come to Dryden, Ontario, and celebrate Family Day weekend in the great outdoors.
Bring your family and friends. and enjoy some great events. as we celebrate Family day.
There will be Horse-drawn sleigh rides, family fishing derbies, glow bowling, ice shack decorating, snow sculpting and so much more. Lots of fun activities for all ages.
Located on Wabigoon Lake within minutes of downtown Dryden.

The Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton has something for the whole family and it is 10 days of winter fun.
The longest-running winter festival in Edmonton is a winter extravaganza that combines Skating, Culinary delights, arts & culture, and recreation.
The 68-hectare William Hawrelak Park is transformed into a family fun zone with incredible fire sculptures, live music, a winter triathlon, and a Heritage Village.