Birkie Sunday
Family fun cross-country ski event for children and their parents.
THANKS TO OUR PARTNER
Silver Skate By Day
During the daytime, the Silver Skate Festival is a larger-than-life winter playground with fun for all ages. There are skating races to watch (or compete in!), opportunities for families to try winter sports (like snowshoeing!), a heritage village (your destination for bannock), and so much more.
(SEE ALSO: SILVER SKATE BY NIGHT)
Events listed alphabetically:
Blue Tongue Photobooth
Guests at Silver Skate Festival are invited to have their photo taken for FREE sponsored by Northgate Industries in the Blue Tongue Photobooth!
Dead Cold Run
Kick off your race season and beat away the dead cold.
Family Fun Zone
Horse-drawn sleigh rides, free hot chocolate, snow fort and ice slide, and more!
Fatbike Fest
The FatBike Fest aims to bring together fatbikers and neophytes from near and far for a good time on the snow and trails along the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Helicopter Tours
Take an unforgettable scenic helicopter ride to enjoy amazing views of Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River Valley.
Heritage Village
At the Heritage Village, festival-goers get a taste of Canada's traditional and pioneer history.
Ice Duathlon
The Silver Skate Ice Duathlon puts your feet to the test as you run, then skate, then run again to a chilly victory.
Kortebaan
The Dutch Kortebaan (pronounced “kor-te-ban”) is a traditional speed-skating sprint race held on outdoor ice.
Northgate Skate Races
The Silver Skate Festival invites you to skate the 1 km, 5km, 10km and/or 1 hour Skate Races on the 5-hectare lake at Hawrelak Park.
School Program
Get your students out of the classroom and into the great outdoors this winter!
Snowshoe Races
There are distances for both levels: a 5km race, and the family-friendly 1km walk/run.
Urban Poling
Nordic walking is a perfect winter activity for people of all ages and abilities.
Winter Market
Browse stalls filled with unique handmade crafts, art and products created by local Edmonton artists, bakers and crafters.
Winter Sports Fun
Jam can curling, broomball, hockey and more!
Winter Triathlon
The Silver Skate Festival is home to the Mammoet Winter Triathlon, which challenges all levels of athletes to run, skate and ski to frosty victory.
