Monday, March 7, 2022

A Winter Playground

A return to Gatineau today for this look at Winterlude 2016. The zipline was back in Jacques Cartier Park.


It was also possible to tour the park via dog sled.


These two were at one of the outdoor campfires. You might recognize them from a previous post when they were over in Confederation Park.


The big snow sculptures are found here.


That particular year there were people in costume wandering about during my visit. This one seemed to be taking the porcupine as their motif.


A view of the frozen river, and the Ottawa shoreline beyond the bridge.


And more of the sculptures.


The slides are what really draws people in.


There is a stage set up here, with carvings in the snow beyond it.

34 comments:

  1. The dogs look like they enjoy being out to enjoy the snow too. Lots of event and fun to enjoy outdoor.

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  2. I never knew what a zipline was until recently, we call them flying foxes here, why I have no idea.

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  3. Now that really looks like a lot of fun. Dogs and costumes, wow.

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  4. Nice photos again. A ride through the park on such a dog sled would suit me, I think.

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  5. Nice photo's, I would go for the dog sled too!

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  6. @Nancy: that breed of dog loves snow.

    @Amy: odd name for them.

    @Iris: it is fun.

    @Francisco: thanks.

    @Jan: a good way to get around.

    @Marianne: it's popular.

    @Italiafinlandia: indeed.

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  7. Sled dogs always seem to be exuberant and happy to be out working.

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  8. Hello,
    I have seen the sled dogs here, it would be a fun ride. Great photos.
    Take care, enjoy your new week!

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  9. ...most of our snow disappeared yesterday!

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  10. Interesting that the snow sculptures are usually much larger.

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  11. This looks such fun! I'd love to ride on the dog sled. But pass on the zipline!

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  12. There are all kinds of winter activities available for people at this event.

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  13. Looks like a lot of fun. I am thinking the tulips will be up soon,

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  14. Fun! Love the sled dogs!

    Wishing you love and laughter in your days ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  15. Winter is time of joy - if there is not too much snow or too cold.
    In your photos there are lots of fun.

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  16. A dog sled ride would be pretty cool.

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  17. i love the walrus ...that's too cute! what fun! enjoy the dogs as well. i often wonder what it might be like to have a sledding team? ( ;

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  18. I’d like to try a dog sled ride sometime.

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  19. @David: that's true.

    @Eileen: no doubt!

    @Tom: we lost some yesterday.

    @Red: that is usually the case.

    @RedPat: I thought so too.

    @Jeanie: I've done a zipline before.

    @Sharon: there really are.

    @Janey: not for a couple of months.

    @Carol: thank you.

    @Orvokki: indeed.

    @Bill: I agree.

    @Beth: thanks.

    @Marie: me too.

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  20. Nice to see people having fun even in winter! :)

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  21. The snow sculptures are wonderful!

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  22. Would love a ride on sleigh being pulled by pups. It looks such a fun time.

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  23. Children and adults always have fun on slides.

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  24. Yes, I too think the sled dogs would be a fun ride.
    I enjoyed seeing all of your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  25. What a fun outing! Sled dogs are great, so lucky to have caught sight of them and it's always a treat when there are costumed characters running about!

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    1. I heard them before I saw them. Barking sled dogs make quite a noise.

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