Rideau Hall Winter Celebration

About

The Winter Celebration is a free outdoor festival at Rideau Hall featuring a vibrant tapestry of winter traditions: fun activities, captivating performances and more than a few surprises!

Details

• Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
• Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

What to Expect

• Skating and demonstrations on the newly refrigerated Rideau Hall Rink
• Live music and captivating performances
• Hands-on experiences with leading Canadian organizations
• Activities hosted by embassies
• Warming stations with bonfires and hot chocolate
• Select indoor activities
• Tours of the State rooms where the Governor General fulfills official duties

Getting There

A free Winterlude shuttle bus runs in a loop from downtown (Metcalfe and Queen Streets) to Rideau Hall every half hour between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, with the last bus departing Rideau Hall at 4:30 PM.

Limited free parking available on surrounding streets. Accessible parking available on Rideau Hall grounds via Princess Gate (permit required).

Give Back

Bring non-perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank or winter clothing for the Snowsuit Fund.