Celebrating 37 Years 1991-2027
SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL XXXVI - Our 36th Year!
Be our silver lining - donate to help keep Silver Skate FREE!

Feb 5-15, 2027 • Hawrelak Park

Edmonton's longest running winter festival!

Snow Zone

Weekends 1pm-9pm
Weekdays 4pm-9pm

Holiday Monday 1pm-5pm

Ultimate Snow Fort

Ultimate Snow Fort!

Come learn from Homesteader Mike as he helps us create the ultimate Snow Fort. We look forward to Community Participation and tonnes of snowy fun as we create this fort over the course of the Silver Skate Festival.

Igloo
Homesteader Mike will also be creating an Igloo for Festival goers to view, you too can learn about building your own backyard igloo. Just ask Homesteader Mike.

These two incredible installations are brought to you by Homesteader Mike's Albertan Adventures. To learn about in-school field trips and programming contact: 780.962.4754

Snow Build Zone

Our site crew has made some snow blocks for you. Show us your creativity and build them up how you like!

Weekdays 4pm-9pm
Weekends 1pm-9pm
Holiday Monday 1pm-5pm

winter ice slide

Winter Slide

It's worth the climb!

Weekdays 4pm-9pm
Weekends 1pm-9pm
Holiday Monday 1pm-5pm


FESTIVAL GRANTORS & PARTNERS
Northgate Industries LtdEdmonton Arts Council (EAC)Edmonton Heritage CouncilFunded by the Government of CanadaAlberta Foundation for the ArtsAlberta GovernmentCanada Council for the Arts / Conseil des arts du CanadaWinter City EdmontonEdmontonIce CastlesCSU 52Freebird EntertainmentExpedition Energy + Equipment RentalsExplore EdmontonThe Jim Pattison Broadcast GroupGlobal Edmonton
SILVER SKATE FESTIVAL

Our Mission: To provide for the education and enlightenment of Canadians about Canadian winter history, outdoor winter activities, and winter art forms and the promotion of the physical, mental and spiritual health and wellbeing of Canadians particularly during the winter months.

Tag us: @silverskatefest