Snowflake Kingdom
Jacques-Cartier Park – North Section
Discover a massive winter playground! Snow slides, winter activities, live performances, a Ferris wheel... guaranteed fun for all at Snowflake Kingdom!
Located in the northern part of Jacques-Cartier Park, the official Winterlude site in Gatineau offers free, outdoor, family-friendly winter activities, as well as attractions and events for visitors of all ages.
Here is the practical information, including hours, accessibility, services, and key details to help you plan your visit.
Getting here
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Enjoy art, sports, activities, food and beverages at Snowflake Kingdom. Hours vary by day.
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Special events
Afterslide
- Date
- Friday, February 6, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Paid event The Nordic Race
- Date
- Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Time
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Visit from the Gatineau Olympiques
- Date
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Know before you go
- Admission to the sites is free. Many activities are free, while others require a fee. Paid activities are marked with a dollar sign Paid event symbol before the activity title in the activity calendar of events.
- Pets are not permitted (service dogs are welcome).
- Food and beverages concessions nearby (fees apply).
- Heated areas and washrooms are available on site (fees apply).
- Dress warmly, as most activities take place outdoors.
- Hotels and restaurants: Visit the hotels and restaurants page for nearby options.
Hours of operation
| Weekend | Date | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend 1 | January 30 to February 1 | - | 4 pm to 9 pm | 9 am to 9 pm | 9 am to 6 pm | - |
| Weekend 2 | February 6 to 9 | 9 am to 2 pm | 9 am to 10 pm | 9 am to 10 pm | 9 am to 6 pm | 9 am to 6 pm |
| Weekend 3 | February 13 to 16 | 9 am to 2 pm | 9 am to 9 pm | 9 am to 9 pm | 9 am to 6 pm | 9 am to 6 pm |
Hours may change due to weather.
Winterlude takes place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg.
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