The Silver Skate Festival would like to respectfully acknowledge Treaty 6 territory, the traditional lands of First Nations and Métis People.

See you in Hawrelak Park!

Park Hours: 6am–11pm daily.
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Here's what we did in 2022. See you again soon :)

Edmonton’s longest running winter festival returns to celebrate winter sport, recreation, arts & culture, and the return of live music in William Hawrelak Park February 11 – 21, 2022. 

We invite everyone to rediscover the joy of that first childhood snowfall or discover that joy for the first time. Feel the breeze on your face as you glide along the city's largest skating pond while listening to a tuneful compilation of Edmonton-based music. Marvel at the artistic talent on display in the Waiward Snow Sculpture Garden. Explore the Imperial Oil Folk Trail, visit this year's TC Energy Heritage Village, and listen to local Indigenous elders' oral histories via Night Sky ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin story telling. How fast you can skate Silver Skate's traditional 1km race loop on the pond - can you beat the record for most loops in an hour? Push yourself to a personal best in the Mammoet Sporting Challenges and enter your times to win great prizes! 

We challenge you to embrace your environment: explore the river valley, go for a skate, make a snow angel, or visit a winter patio. Winter is magic, and the outdoor experiences in our city are limitless.  

Get your mittens and toques ready to create your Silver Skate Winter Experience!

Come and Create Winter Experiences Onsite With Us!

We have a multitude of volunteer positions available for people of different ages, skill sets, and interests. Almost all the volunteer positions are outside, yay :) Dress for success and we will take care if the rest!

Volunteer perks:

• A warming tent
• Hot food, beverages and snacks
• Silver Skate swag

You vs Yourself vs The Elements!

An ephemeral sculpture garden for the public to enjoy.

âcimowin • Storytelling

Expanding upon and continuing to share Edmonton's Indigenous Winter Story through Night Sky Story Telling.

All our favourites happy ever after again.

The sounds of our city.

Festival staff and volunteers work year-round, collaborating with community organizations to help the festival grow.