Edmonton's longest-running winter festival is set to take place next month

Edmonton’s longest-running winter festival, the Silver Skate Festival, is back in a new location this February.

The Silver Skate Festival has been a favourite event for over 30 years, celebrating winter sports, art, music, food, and the best in winter recreation.

Usually, the festival transforms Hawrelak Park into an unforgettable winter experience, but as the park is closed until 2026 for rehabilitation, Silver Skate will take place this year at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park.

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Visitors to the Silver Skate Festival will have the chance to glide along the City’s free public skating surfaces, marvel at the artistic talent on display in the Snow Sculpture Garden, or choose to explore the Folk Trail.

Each night of the 10-day festival, a different fire sculpture burns to “celebrate renewal and the release of thoughts that make us sad or any fear or regret that chases love from our hearts.”

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“We invite everyone to rediscover the joy of that first childhood snowfall or discover that joy for the first time,” the Silver Skate Festival says.

You can also check out the Indigenous pavilion in the Heritage Village, which includes installations, stories, and a Winter Walking Ceremony.

“We challenge you — to explore the river valley, go for a skate, make a snow angel, visit a winter patio, embrace your environment — winter is magic, and the outdoor experiences in our city are limitless!” the Silver Skate Festival said.

It’s free to check out and one of the best festivals over the winter months in Edmonton!

The Silver Skate Festival will run from February 9 to 19 at Sir Wilfried Laurier Park.