7 things we miss about the ice castles in Edmonton

We are approaching another winter without the famed ice castles coming to our city after they stopped coming to Edmonton in the 2020/21 season.

In honour of all the beauty and fun they brought, we’ve rounded up seven things we miss about the ice castles that used to take over Hawrelak Park in Edmonton.

Literally the best winter Instagram photo opportunities

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The icy slides

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The carefully sculpted ice carvings

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The spectacular colours

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Going for a skate with the castles nearby

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The icy furniture

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Their overall beauty

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So there you have it.

We may miss the ice castles in Edmonton dearly, but there are still plenty of other Christmas and winter things to be charmed by in Alberta.

If you are looking for a long list of fun activities this holiday season, we suggest you take a look at our roundup of the best Christmas and winter things to do in the province.