
Event Description
Our signature winter event is back! Winter Wanderland is set to transform True North Square into a mesmerizing showcase of international ice carving talent during the Winterscapes International Ice Carving Competition from February 2 to 4, 2024.
Watch in awe as five teams from around the world carve ice blocks into extraordinary masterpieces right before your eyes. Join us downtown and experience the live action as artists and carvers bring their frozen visions to life.
Plus, enjoy a Wacky Doodle Dance Party, a hot chocolate and coffee giveaway, live DJ and more, throughout the weekend.
Can’t make it this weekend? No worries! The finished sculptures will be on display following the event. Take a stroll downtown and vote for your favourite sculpture in the People’s Choice awards and you’ll be entered to win a Winter Wanderland prize package! Voting starts February 4 at 4:00 P.M. CST. Come back here for the link to vote!
Gather your friends and family, head downtown, and experience winter like no other.
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Events and programming schedule:
All events are free to attend.
February 2
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem in Mottola Grocery (while supplies last)
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Tap Room in True North Square: Happy Hour with various specials on pints and beer cocktails as well as 4 new seasonal beers to explore
February 3
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Mottola Grocery: Special hot table including a kids’ table
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the outdoor Rose Bar in True North Square: open with beer, canned cocktails, hot chocolate and coffee
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem at the outdoor Rose Bar (while supplies last)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Mottola Grocery: Earth and Hide pop-up
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Tap Room in True North Square: Non- Alcoholic Craft Root Beer Floats on special
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Hargrave Street Market: Wacky Doodle Dance Party
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Lake of the Woods Brewery in Hargrave Street Market: Free samples of new seasonal selections available in February
February 4
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in True North Square: Winterscapes 2024 Ice Carving Competition
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the outdoor Rose Bar in True North Square: open with beer, canned cocktails, hot chocolate and coffee
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in True North Square: Grab a free hot chocolate or coffee voucher from the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ Ambassadors to redeem at the outdoor Rose Bar (while supplies last)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at True North Square: DJ J. Jackson plus drag performance by Feather Talia
4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. at True North Square: Ice carving competition awards
A huge thank you to all of our partners including: Academy Hospitality, Anvil Tree, BentalGreenOak, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company, Mottola Grocery, Sputnik Architecture, and True North Square.
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