what's happening
FITFEST – Feb 4-5
EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE - gcfitfest.ca Your day at Fitfest will be filled with activities, education and fueling your body with healthy food and drink. Come prepared to sweat, learn and have fun. A coat/bag check will be available.
RIVER VALLEY REVENGE – Jan 21
ALFRED H. SAVAGE CENTRE - rivervalleyrevenge.com River Valley Revenge will challenge you with the best that the Edmonton river valley has to offer. Amazing single track, calf burning uphills and heart stopping downhills will make this a run to remember.
HYPOTHERMIC HALF MARATHON – Feb 12 & 26
HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB - hypothermichalf.com The Hypothermic Half Marathon is part of a Canada wide series of races that happen early in the running season. If you like running in multiple layers of clothing and braving whatever elements the season decides to throw at you this is a race worth checking out!
DEEP FREEZE: A BYZANTINE WINTER FESTIVAL – Jan 14-15
118 AVENUE - deepfreezefest.ca The Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival is a free family event that brings together Ukrainian, Franco-Albertan, Franco-African, First Nations, and Acadian/East Coast communities to revel in the magic and beauty of winter. Come embrace our cold northern climate by melding artistic panache with authentic cultural and heritage winter games!
SWING ‘N’ SKATE SUNDAYS AT CITY HALL
EVERY SUNDAY IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY - 1-4PM CITY HALL - edmontonarts.ca Join the Sugar Swing Dance Club and local bands at City Hall for Swing 'n' Skate! Boogie-woogie inside or skate on the plaza.
SERVUS FREE SKI FRIDAY – Jan 6 - 5-9pm
EDMONTON SKI CLUB - edmontonskiclub.com Free skiing and snowboarding first Friday of every month, sponsored by Servus Credit Union. Rentals and group lessons for beginners $10 each.
SIP & SLIDE SUNDAYS
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS IN FEBRUARY TOBOGGAN HILLS AROUND EDMONTON - exploreedmonton.ca Every Sunday in Feb, grab your toboggan, head to the hills, and sip a free hot chocolate courtesy of the City of Edmonton!
WINTER WALK DAY WEDNESDAY – Feb 1
CITY HALL - shapeab.com Walks held at City Hall, Provincial Legislature, many schools & other venues around Edmonton. Join fellow Albertans to celebrate winter and walking! Schools, work places, seniors’ centres, individuals and families can register.
WINTERUS MAXIMUS AT FLYING CANOË VOLANT – Feb 3-4
LA CITE FRANCOPHONE - joinmade.org Get your fat-bike, build a sled and join us for the world's 2nd annual fat bike chariot competition! Ride through winter in a whole new way! submit your event listings to info@yegfitness.ca
FATBIKES FOR MS – Feb 5
EDMONTON’S RIVER VALLEY - revolutioncycle.com A FatFondo through YEG River Valley raising awareness and funds for MS research. All funds go straight to the MS Society.
2017 CANADIAN BIRKEBEINER SKI FESTIVAL – Feb 10-11
canadianbirkie.com Come have fun, ski and be a part of a community! Enjoy fun and challenging cross-country ski events for people of all ages and abilities. Are you Viking enough?
SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL – Feb 10-20
WILLIAM HAWRELAK PARK - silverskatefestival.org A winter extravaganza of free art, culture, recreation and sports programming. Play for the day and stay for a night of magic!
WINTER CITY GUIDE Outdoor Rinks
Check out the City website for locations, hours, amenities, and ice conditions before you go. Skate rentals are available at William Hawrelak Park Pavilion. Castle Downs Park City Hall Jackie Parker Park Rundle Park The Meadows Community Recreation Centre Victoria Park Oval William Hawrelak Park
Tobogganing Hills
Check the City website for conditions and notifications about City-maintained toboggan hills. These hills have safe run-outs, safety signs and reduced hazards. Remember to follow all posted signs and safety rules, and consider wearing a helmet. Emily Murphy Park Gallagher Park Government House Park Castle Downs Park Rundle Park – ACT Hill Rundle Park – Walton's Mountain Whitemud Park North
Good Snowshoeing Locations in Edmonton John Janzen Nature Centre Mill Woods Park Rundle Park
Other Parks That Allow Snowshoeing
Cross-Country Skiing in Edmonton
Groomed trails are located throughout the city, but are found primarily in the beautiful river valley.
Borden Park Capilano Park Coronation Park Emily Murphy Park Gold Bar Park Hermitage Park Jackie Parker Park Terwillegar Park Victoria Park Whitemud Park William Hawrelak Park
Capilano Park Gold Bar Park Gold Stick Park William Hawrelak Park Hermitage Park Kinsmen Park Riverside Golf Course Rundle Park Victoria Golf Course
The Backyard Basket The Backyard Basket is the design and passion of owner, Ryan Sieben. The name is derived from how most of the ingredients could be grown in your backyard (greens, veggies or sourced close to your backyard like chickens/eggs) and each meal is ready to cook in its own box (basket). In addition to delicious salads, soups and traditional meals, Ryan created Express Meals that allow families to eat healthy during busy evenings like parent/teacher interviews, sports practice or dance lessons. www.thebackyardbasket.com YEGFITNESS
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