Saskatchewan Travel & Adventure Guide

Ice Follies 2025 will be held from Friday, February 7th to Friday, February 21st
on the shores of Lake Nipissing, North Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2025 Ice Follies where art lovers and adventure seekers can experience original contemporary
Northern Ontario and local Indigenous art in its most unexpected forms.
The winter landscape of Lake Nipissing is transformed into an extraordinary and interactive outdoor museum at North Bays Shabogesic Beach.

Schedule of Events for 2025

Ice Follies 2025 Opening Night:
February 7th, 2025
Opening Remarks at 6:00 PM EST | Performance at 7:00 PM EST
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Kick-off Ice Follies 2025 with our Opening Night Reception on February 7th at Shabogesic Beach. Enjoy free refreshments to warm you up
before experiencing a dynamic performance at 7:00 PM by Aanmitaagzi,
a renowned community-based Indigenous performing group celebrated for their captivating and culturally rich presentations.

Tours Offered Throughout the Festival:
Join us for a guided walking tour led by Artist, Colin Davis, offering unique insights and in-depth information about each artwork. Day and night tours feature slightly different experiences. Tickets are $10 per person, with a free tour on Family Day.

Register for a tour online

Sunday 9th @ 10 am
Wednesday 12th @5:30 pm with ASL Interpretation
Saturday 15th @ 2 pm
Monday 17th @ 11 am
Monday 17th @ 6 pm with ASL Interpretation

February 8th-9th, 2025, Noon – 4 pm
Capitol Centre Theatre (150 Main St E, North Bay)
Join us at the Spotlight Lounge in the Capitol Centre on opening weekend to hear insightful and engaging talks by this year’s featured artists.
Discover the inspiration and stories behind their incredible works.

February 8th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm:
• Nico Glaude
• David Chops
• Aanmitaagzi

February 9th, 2025 from Noon – 4 pm
• Anyse Ducharme
• Studio Nude Beach

February 15 – 16th, 2025
Olmstead Beach (Trout Lake, North Bay)
Experience immersive audio-visual performances at Trout Lake’s Olmstead Beach. These special events provide opportunities to engage with art
through captivating soundscapes and stunning light installations.

7:00 PM – NAISA Listening Party
Immerse yourself in New Adventure in Sound Arts (NAISA) captivating audio installation amidst the festival grounds! Drop in, grab a seat by the
bonfire, and enjoy an evening of contemplative soundscapes. Perfect for a cozy, reflective moment under the stars.

8:00 PM – Ice Shift/Elevations Performance by Hyperboreal
Witness Ice Shift/Elevations, an hour-long performance on the ice that blends electronic soundscapes, video projections, and interactive elements.

Ice Follies Community Choir
Family Day, February 17, 2025 at 2 pm
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Back by popular demand, on Family Day we will be hosting a free-to-participate community choir amidst the artworks, facilitated by our friends,
Lindsay Sullivan and Rose Erin Stokes. All are invited to join and sing along or listen!

Aanmitaagzi Drumming and Dancing
Family Day, February 17, 2025 from Noon – 3 pm
Shabogesic Beach (Memorial Drive, North Bay)
Aanmitaagzi will be on-site during Family Day, activating their area with drumming and dancing! All are invited to come out and participate.

Frozen Frames: An Ice Follies Retrospective
Photo Documentation by Liz Lott
February 7th – March 8th, 2025
WKP Kennedy Gallery (150 Main St E, North Bay)
Presented in partnership with the WKP Kennedy Gallery, this exhibit celebrates two decades of art on ice, showcasing one stunning photograph for every participating artist since the festival’s inception in 2004. Liz Lott’s breathtaking images highlight the innovative installations and performances that have transformed Lake Nipissing into a vibrant canvas of creativity.

Visit the WKP Kennedy Gallery from February 7th to March 8th, 2025, and experience the magic of Ice Follies through Liz’s lens!

Dress warmly and wear good footwear as the ice can be slippery.

The 2025 Niagara Ice Wine Festival is from Friday, January 10th to Sunday, January 26th in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada.

Buy your tickets to the 2025 Niagara Ice Wine Festival now!
Come for a wonderful winter experience the whole family will enjoy!
Step into a winter wonderland at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Icewine Village!
Queen Street in the historic district transforms into a cozy, family-friendly festival featuring Niagara’s finest VQA Icewines, gourmet food pairings, and memorable winter activities.
Warm up by bonfires, sip Icewine, and enjoy live entertainment in this festive outdoor setting.
Perfect for wine lovers and families alike, the Icewine Village is your destination for winter magic and friendly Niagara hospitality.
Ticket Packages are available for purchase online.

The 2025 Bracebridge Fire & Ice Festival is on Saturday, January 25th in downtown Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada.

Bring the whole family to Manitoba Street in downtown Bracebridge, Ontario for the
2025 Fire & Ice Festival.
*Downtown Tube Run
*Axe Throwing
*Drum Circle
*Ice Sculpting Demonstration
*Pancake Breakfast
*Kid Carnival Zone
*Great Canadian Lumberjack Show
*Fireworks and so much more!

2025 Schedule
Memorial Park & Area Activities

All Day Memorial Park Skating Trail - Weather dependent

All Day Axe Throwing by Axed

All Day Food Truck food court

All Day Try-it kids snowshoeing courtesy of Community Living South Muskoka

11:00 am – 6:00 pm Biergarten hosted by Bracebridge Hall

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Great Canadian Lumberjack Show (Shows at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm)

02:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ice Sculpting Demonstration (Memorial Park)



Midtown Activities

Mary Street to Taylor Road

All Day Downtown Tube Run (line closes at 5 pm)

All Day Mini Tube Slide by Snow Valley

All Day Science North Interactive Play

All Day Indoor Activity Centre United Church – 46 Dominion Street

8:30 am – 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast - Bracebridge Active Living Centre - 54 Dominion Street (Additional Fee Applies)



Downtown Activities

Taylor Road to Ontario Street

All Day Kids Carnival Games
All Day Mini Putt

All Day Kids Try-it Mini Curling

All Day Roast Marshmallows with Paul and Lea Kane of Royal LePage

All Day Make popcorn over an open fire - Muskoka Indigenous Friends Cultural Centre - supplies courtesy of Stevens’ Your Independent Grocer

All Day Make and Take Crafts at The Annex – 27 Manitoba St. (Additional Fee Applies)

All Day Cupcake Decorating at the Creative Cook - 35 Manitoba St. (Fee Applies - $5 Donation to Ontario SPCA)

10:30 am – 3:30 pm Rhythmicity Interactive Drum Circle (Shows at: 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm)

11:00 am - 6:00 pm Warm Up in an 80’s Inspired Ski Lodge at Bracebridge Hall - 17 Manitoba St.

6:00 pm - 6:10 pm Fireworks at the Silver Bridge

Taylor Road Activities

Various Times Busker Shows

Birds of Prey Show

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Moose FM ‘Weather Kids’ Segments at Moose FM – Sign-up is required.


TICKET PRICES

$10 for 13 yrs & up
$5 for 6-12 yrs
Free 5 and Under

The 2025 Gravenhurst Winter Carnival will be held from Friday, February 14th to Monday, February 17th at various venues in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada.

Family Day Weekend fun at the 2025 Gravenhurst Winter Carnival!
The Gravenhurst Winter Carnival is a weekend full of entertainment and activities for the whole family!
Demo Derby, Doggy Dash, Horse & Buggy Rides, Life-sized games, and more!
Be sure to check out the Brent & Sarah Comedy Magic Show, new in 2025!

Demolition Derby is on Sunday, February 16th, 2 pm - 5 pm
at the Severn Bridge Fairgrounds

Cost:
Buy a Carnival Button
$10 (ages 13+)
$5 (ages 6-12)
FREE (5 and under)

The 2025 Tweed Winter Carnival will be from Friday, February 14th to Sunday, February 16th in Tweed Ontario Canada.

Family Day weekend fun at the 2025 Tweed Winter Carnival!
Just 35 minutes up Highway 37 from Belleville will be a fun weekend of family-friendly winter events you don't want to miss.
The Tweed Winter Carnival will have activities everyone will enjoy including the Snowman Contest, Chili Contest, Craft Sale, Demo Derby, Fireworks, Bonfire, Maple Syrup Tasting, and More!
See Tweed Winter Carnival website for full schedule
*Polar Plunge - Saturday, February 15th at Noon
*Fireworks - Sunday, February 16th at 8 pm