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

Explore the site

Enjoy art, sports, activities, food and beverages at Snowflake Kingdom. Hours vary by day.

Discover Snowflake Kingdom

Flurry

G.O. Tower

Giant foosball

Ice Dig

Ice Mosaique

Introduction to Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Introduction to lacrosse

Kids Zone

Live Performance Stage

Mini Flurry

Musical Igloo

Percussion Workshops in the Igloo

Snow Hook

Snow Snake

The Big Blizzard - Obstacle course

The Big Ferris Wheel

The Ice Hogs’ Walkabout

The lil’ breeze - Obstacle course

Tim Hortons Chill Zone at Snowflake Kingdom

Tim Hortons Chinook Super Slide

Tim Hortons Refuge

Tug of war

Winter Kicksled

Winterlude Maze

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

Explore all Snowflake Kingdom events

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

Opening hours by festival week
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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2026-01-14