Ottawa Winterlude. enjoy the best Gatineau has to offer.
Ottawa Winterlude, February 3 to 20, 2012
Visit the Capitol region in February and celebrate the best winter has to offer at this year's Winterlude. Enjoy three fun-filled weekends of Canada’s favourite winter activities across Ottawa and Gatineau, skate on the world’s largest skating rink, check out the ice sculpture competitions or play at North America’s largest snow playground. The Four Points Gatineau-Ottawa is ideally located to get the most our of the Ottawa Winterlude!
There’s fun for the entire family, and all sites are open on Family Day!
1st 3 weekends in Feb each year - Rideau Canal Skateway! In winter, the historic Rideau Canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink. The ice extends 7.8 km and runs through the heart of downtown Ottawa. Take our virtual tour for 360° views of this famous skateway.
The Four Points Gatineau-Ottawa is your Winterlude Hotel!
Winter Adventure Getaway – from $135 per night
Explore Ottawa and Gatineau this winter season! Stay with us January 9 to 28th to February 27th, 2012 and begin your next adventure! Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or tobogganing in Gatineau Park, or explore excellent shopping and world class museums. Whatever your winter pleasure, we have it all!
Your Winter Adventure Getaway package includes:
- Rates from $135 per night
- Parking at the hotel for the duration of your stay
- Free WIFI access
- Free in-room bottle of water
- Free fresh coffee from 5am to 8am daily in the lobby
- A winter treat
- Visitors value vouchers valid for any store within the Rideau Center shopping mall
Book online or call 866-716-8133 and mention rate plan WINTER02 to book this offer. This package is available January 9 to 28th and January 30 to February 27th, 2012 based on availability.
Terms & conditions
- A limited number of rooms may be available at these rates.
- Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
- Offer not applicable to groups.
- Not to be combined with other offers or promotions and subject to change.
- Not responsible for omissions or typographical errors.
- Void where prohibited by law.
- Starwood reserves the right to discontinue this offer at any time.
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Activities on the Rideau Canal Skateway during Winterlude:
- Winterlude Triathlon
- Bedzzz Annual Bed Race
- Great Canadian Beaver Cup Pond Hockey Classic
- Eco-Art exhibition
- skating demonstrations
- and more!
Get outside
Snowshoeing The park has over 25km of trials for snowshoeing. You'll find trails at Philippe Lake, Meech Lake and in the Wakefield area. There are also a couple of easy trails at the visitors centre. The visitors centre has rentals. Contact the park about conditions and costs. The park has yurts and cabins which can be used for overnight stays by skiers or snowshoers in the winter. Contact the park for details.
Grab your skates and explore the Rideau Canal Skateway! In winter, the historic Rideau Canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink. The ice extends 7.8-kilometres and runs through the heart of downtown Ottawa. Take our virtual tour for 360° views of this famous skateway.
Grab your skis and head out to the Greenbelt which encircling Ottawa has over 150 kilometers of cross-country ski trails. You can use the trails for free and all are suitable for beginner and family outings. Greenbelt trails are used for cross-country skiing in the winter but there are some great spots for snowshoeing and walking. Of course, Gatineau Park has one of the largest networks of cross-country ski trails in North America with over 50 trails and 55 kilometers of trails that are reserved for snowshoeing.
How about tobogganing which is one of our great Canadian traditions! Pack up the family and head out to one of the National Capital Greenbelt’s toboggan hills. These snowy hills are some of the best in the Ottawa region and will surely thrill both the young and young at heart. The Winterlude festivities and Jacques Cartier Park should be top of mind during this winter season!
