1. Governor General’s Foot Guards

Obstacle Course and Winter Camp: Learn how a military camp is set up for winter and take part in military-style training exercises through a fun obstacle course. Don’t miss the military vehicles!

2. Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Dance your heart out with Dutch electronic dance music or try the classic game of “Dutch shuffleboard” or Sjoelen.

3. Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Beat the winter blues—Korean style—with traditional Korean games, tea and snacks.

4. Canadian Ice Carvers Society

Watch an ice carver at work and build your own ice inuksuk. 

5. Scouts Canada

Warm up by the fire pit after challenging yourself on the snowshoe obstacle course. 

6. Royal Canadian Geographic Society

See the North in a new way with a giant map of the Arctic and learn about First Nations people living on the land in harmony with Arctic animals.

7. Nunavut Sivuniksavut

Students from Nunavut Sivuniksavut will share their Inuit culture and language through drumming, square dancing, throat singing and other winter activities.

8. Embassy of Sweden

Hockey fans can show off their talents with hockey games, while spectators can enjoy classic Swedish snacks – find them in the Nordic village.

9. Royal Norwegian Embassy

It’s all about the skis! Hop on the popular giant cross-country ski (there’s room for the whole family) or try a safe and fun version of ski jumping, a classic Nordic winter sport – find them in the Nordic village.

10. Embassy of Iceland

Get ready for your closeup in a photo booth with scenes focused on winter and outdoor activities in Iceland, and a quiz on Icelandic culture and traditions – find them in the Nordic village.

11. Royal Danish Embassy

Taste Gløgg (without alcohol) or traditional Danish cookies – find them in the Nordic village.

12. Embassy of Finland

Try out kicksledding – a traditional means of Nordic transportation, which features a chair-mounted sled – find them in the Nordic village.

13. National Capital Commission

Get a close-up look at a variety of winter vehicles used on the grounds of Rideau Hall in our ever-popular Touch A Truck activity.

14. Delegation of the European Union to Canada

Meet the EU Bear mascot and test your knowledge and your skill with fun quizzes and games.

15. St. John Ambulance

St. John Ambulance Canada is a charitable organization whose mission is to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety and quality of life, by providing training and community service.

16. Ottawa Volunteer Search and Rescue

Are you ready for outdoor adventures? Learn about ways to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors, leave the trail cleaner than you found it, and find the missing volunteer.

17. Rideau Hall

Warm up and indulge in some traditional Rideau Hall cookies and hot chocolate with marshmallows.

18. Youth4Youth Canada

Meet Métis artists and Elders to learn more about their cultural traditions.

19. Stage

Enjoy a Métis Jigging performance by local groups, First Nations dancing or a musical performance by local bilingual band Highway Sunrise on the main stage.

20. Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Make your own bird feeder out of real bird seed in a fun hands-on activity.

21. German Embassy

Sip and savour Glühwein (without alcohol), a favourite winter beverage, and learn about winter in Germany.

22. Self-Guided tours of the State Rooms

Tour the State rooms where the governor general fulfils official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians. Hear the Canadian Armed Forces Band in the ballroom, colour special art pages in the tent room, and don’t forget your seek and find page at the entrance!

23. Skate check

Skate and bag check-in – leave your heavy skates behind as you tour the grounds or the residence.

24. Curling Canada

Hurry hard! Learn the ins and outs of the historic sport of curling.

25. Rideau Hall

Rideau Hall has been the official residence of every governor general of Canada since 1867 and their workplace since 1940. It is a national historic site with nearly two centuries of history and has become an important gathering place and site of official activities.

26. Skating Rink

Glide into history! Dating back to 1872, the skating rink has hosted generations of skaters and shaped the culture of winter sports in Canada.

27. CanSkate

Skating for beginners/CanSkate: open to all ages! Come learn the basic skills to practise one of Canada’s beloved winter activities.

28. Embassy of Austria

Don’t miss the knock-out fun of Eisstockschießen, a traditional winter sport from Austria similar to curling.

Winterlude’s official mascots, the Ice Hog family—Papa, Mama, Noumi and Nouma—will be strolling the grounds to offer warm hugs to children and adults alike – presented by Winterlude.

Snowsuit Fund bins are located at each entrance. Clean, new, or gently used snow gear will be gratefully accepted.