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SnowDay on the Waterfront
February 17, 2025

Bundle up for a winter wonderland at this years SnowDay on the Waterfront! Join us at Marina Park on February 17, 2025 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm for a variety of fun, FREE winter activities! 

Monday, February 17, 2025

 

Calling all Sculptors!

SnowDay on the Waterfront is looking for:

  • Snow Sculptors - CLOSED
  • Snow Sculptors - CLOSED
  • No Snow, No Problem - Professional Artists *NEW* EXTENDED Submissions due: Sun. Jan, 19, 2025

Sign up now to be a part of the fun!


Email culture@thunderbay.ca for more information

SnowDay on the Waterfront 2025 Programming

SnowDay on the Waterfront returns this Family Day with a variety of winter activities for all ages!

Programming includes:

  • Ice fishing with the MNR and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
  • Snowshoeing 
  • Horse-drawn wagon rides
  • Art activities with CAHEP
  • Special Pop-Up Performances by All the DAZE Productions
  • Outdoor games
  • Indoor warming station with crafts and games with Thunder Bay Museum and Boreal Museum
  • Outdoor warming stations with fire pit
  • And more! 
 2024 SnowDay on the Waterfront

SnowDay 2024 included The Exposure exhibit, a FREE interactive public art display that invites you to be a part of the art!

Photo of EXPosure art installation, with SnowDay logo and Ontario Power Generator sponsor logo. Poster reads "play with light".

 

Programing included:

  • Skating at Prince Arthur's Landing with the Fighting Walleye & Healthy Kids
  • Candle lit snowshoeing
  • Horse-drawn wagon rides
  • Activities with Science North 
  • Make your own maple candy with CanWest Maple
  • Lets Talk Science and the Thunder Bay Museum was on-site in the Baggage Building Arts Centre
  • Art activities with both CAHEP and Julia Tribe
  • Special Pop-Up Performances by All the DAZE Productions
  • Outdoor games
  • Indoor warming station with crafts and games
  • Outdoor warming stations with fire pit
  • Food vendors - Cold Slate Creamery, BeaverTails and Mini Donut Shoppe
  • and more!

Snow Sculpting Workshop

Interested in snow sculpting but don't know where to start? Register for our workshop where you will learn how to design and carve a snow sculpture while also making your own set of carving tools! Open to beginners, dabblers, hobbyists, and the simply curious! Ages 13+

This workshop is a collaboration between the City of Thunder Bay and Willow Springs Creative Centre. 

Space is limited

REGISTER NOW 

 
 2023 SnowDay on the Waterfront

Congratulations to our 2023 Snow Sculpture Award Winners! 

Award Winner - Jury Prize - Boreal Forest

Award Winner - Jury Honourable Mention - Amethyst Crystal

Award Winner - People's Choice - Professional - Coin Carousel

Award Winner - People's Choice - Community Group - Beaver Lodge

 

SnowDay on the Waterfront 2023 included:

  • Snow sculptures - check out our professional and community groups sculptures and vote for your favourites!
  • Thunder Bay Museum - will be onsite in the Baggage Building Art Centre
  • Boreal Museum - will be out in the green lawn area with outdoor programming
  • DJ Skate Party - at the Prince Arthur's Landing skating rink
  • Food vendors - Mini Donuts, Cold Slate Creamery and Coffee on the Bay will be in attendance! Windy Shores Cafe and the Delta will also have SnowDay deals! 
  • Horse-drawn shuttle
  • Winter petting zoo
  • Ice fishing with the MNRF and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
  • Science North - will be doing outdoor activities
  • CAHEP - will be doing an indoor and outdoor art project
  • Willow Springs - will be doing an outdoor art project
  • Snowshoeing
  • Outdoor games
  • Indoor warming station with crafts
  • Outdoor warming stations with fire pit
  • And more!
 2022 SnowDay on the Waterfront

 Snow Sculpture Showcase

SnowDay Snow Sculptures

Award-winning Festival

Thousands of events are held every year in Ontario but only a select few are named to the 'Top 100 Ontario Festivals' list. SnowDay on the Waterfront has been named to this prestigious list two times - most recently in 2020.

Top 100 Ontario Festivals 2020 logoVolunteer Opportunities

Join the Volunteer team for a fun filled weekend outdoors!

For more information, please contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator at volunteer@thunderbay.ca 

Thank You to Our 2024 Event Sponsors and Funders!

Presenting Sponsor: Ontario Power Generation

Volunteer Program Sponsor: tbaytel for good

Signature Sponsors: 91.5 ckpr, 99.9 The Bay, Rock 94, Country 105, Roundtable, and CFNO 93.1/100.7/107.1

Patrons: Delta Hotels, Community Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Fund and Visit Thunder Bay, Impala Canada, and OLG

Contributors: Waterfront District, Spadoni Used Car & Truck - Sales & Leasing, Thunder Bay Airport, and Viva Dental

 

Make an impact in our community - consider sponsoring the region's most popular and well-attended special events. If your company is interested in participating as a sponsor for this award-winning event, email culture@thunderbay.ca or call 807-628-5250.   

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