Poutine & Pub Crawl

SYLVAN LAKE, AB | FEBRUARY 14 - 16, 2025

Event Schedule


ALL WEEKEND LONG


Pass-the-Poutine Contest 

At participating restaurants while supply lasts. Menu below!

Ice Slide and Snow Maze

FREE | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 St

Lake Skating Rinks

FREE | Access at Lakeshore Dr and 49 St | Sponsored by Fortis Alberta

Band 
6pm-9pm | TBD

Winter Village Lights

FREE | 5pm-11pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St


FRIDAY, FEB. 17


Winterfest Glow N' Throw Axe Throwing

6-10pm | Pre-registration required | Wood Shed Axe Throwing | 56 Cuendet Ind. Way

SATURDAY, FEB. 17


Polar Bear Dip

 12pm-1pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St on the west side of the Sylvan Lake pier | Register to Jump

Sylvan Lake Farmers Market
 Noon-4pm | Family and Community Centre

Learn to Fish

FREE | 1pm-4pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St on the west side of the Sylvan Lake pier.

Wagon Rides

Featuring Skating Activities Powered by Fortis Alberta, Lake Curling, Bonfires, Snowshoeing , and Electric Fat-Tire Bikes, powered by the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, Tipi Display, Indigenous Storytelling Firepits, and Arctic Blast Disc golf

Sleigh Rides

FREE | 11am-4pm | Pick up and drop off at Lakefront Park parking lot at Lakeshore Drive and 52nd Street

Outdoor Games

FREE | Noon-4pm | White Frog Cafe | 5025 46 Street

Giant Jenga, mini golf, and dominoes!

FREE | 1pm-4pm | Pickup at Lakeshore Drive and 44 Street

Club House and Beer Gardens

FREE | 1pm-8:30pm | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Ice Dragon Boat Practice Races

FREE | 1:30pm-6pm | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Live Music 

FREE | 5:15pm-8:pm | Club House | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Fire on Ice Show

FREE | 4:30pm-6:30pm (every 25 minutes)

Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Band 
6pm-9pm | TBD


SUNDAY, FEB. 18


The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby

Opening Ceremony

FREE | 10:00am | Access at Lakeshore Dr and 49 St 

Club House and Beer Gardens

FREE | 1:00am-7pm | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Ice Dragon Boat Races

FREE | 10:45am-5:30pm | Access at Lakeshore Dr and 49 St 

FCSS Take Part in Snow Art

FREE | 1pm-4pm | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Awards and Closing Ceremony

FREE | 5:40pm-6:40pm | Club House | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street

Fireworks

FREE | 7pm | Watch from anywhere along Lakeshore Dr

Outdoor Games

FREE | Noon-4pm | White Frog Cafe | 5025 46 Street

Alberta Oval Ice Racing Series

8am-4:30pm | East of the Pier

Band 
6pm-9pm | TBD


Giant Jenga, mini golf, and dominoes!

MONDAY, FEB. 20


The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby


Stop by in Town

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Pass-the-Poutine Contest MENU

Try 'em all and VOTE for your favorite! Winner will be crowned the Best Poutine in Town!

It doesn't get more Canadian than poutine! Head into town after a day out on the ice to try some of the best and most creative versions of deliciousness-on-top-of-fries in appetizer sized portions from Sylvan Lake's best restaurants! Save some room to try them all! VOTE for your favorite below!

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FIRESIDE TACO POUTINE
The Fireside

Signature fries topped with taco beef, cheese, jalapeño, fresh tomatoes and green onion! 

Available Feb. 15th - 16th | $10.00

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LUMBER JACK POUTINE

The Big Moo Ice Cream Shop

Made with crispy french fries, fresh cheese curds, sauteed mushrooms and hot 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $9.99

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THE GNOCCHI POUTINE

Lodge 43

Hot fried Gnocchi, cheese curds, caramelized onions, house-made Lodge gravy, a few green onions & sour cream on the side. It will Gnocc your socks off!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $10.00

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CHIEF'S DONAIR POUTINE

Chief's Pub and Eatery

Crispy seasoned fries topped with donair meat, onions, gravy, and drizzled with a sweet donair sauce.

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $6.00

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THE LOADED POUTINE
The Driftwood

Inspired by the famous loaded baked potato! Crinkle cut fries, melted cheese curds and shredded cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions!

Available Feb. 14th - 16th | $7.00

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CURRY SHRIMP POUTINE

Lake House Kitchen + Bar

Try a poutine the Ceylon traditional way! With baby shrimp, curry powder, chili, onion, garlic, coconut milk, served with crispy onion and healthy fried curry leaves. 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $6.99

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LOUISANA CHICKEN WAFFLE POUTINE

Rusty Kage Smokehouse & Grill

Waffle fries topped with Louisiana fried chicken, white gravy, cheese curds & maple syrup. Sweet with some heat!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $8.00

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BLACKENED CHICKEN POUTINE
Roundabout Eatery

Pan seared blackened chicken placed on top of home fries & cheese curds. All smothered in Creole Sauce!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $8.00

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THE BOARS NEST POUTINE
Hazzard County

Hand cut fries, smoked cheese blend, followed by both brisket and pulled pork. Finished off with new in house gravy, Alabama and Carolina Mama sauce.

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $7.99

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THE RINK POUTINE

Bukwildz Distillery

A classic hand cut poutine that just doesn't get any better. Real cheese curds and authentic poutine gravy. Vegan cheese available. 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $8.00

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BOURBON PRIME RIB WITH PEPPERED GRAVY POUTINE

Sun of a Beach

Freshly cooked fries with slow roasted Bourbon Prime Rib, authentic cheese curds and peppered gravy. Topped with Au-just and pink peppercorns!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $19.00

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BUTTER CHICKEN POUTINE

Spice Junction

A fusion dish combining the rich, creamy flavours of Indian butter chicken with the classic Canadian comfort food - poutine!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $6.95

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MEAT LOVER POUTINE

2nd Wind Brewery & Eatery

Traditional poutine with sausage, bacon, and ground beef! 

Available from Feb 14th - 17th | $8.00

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KAYLE'S TEX MEX POUTINE

The Burger Parlour

Crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese curds, cheddar, sour cream, our in-house sweet sauce, and diced red & green onions. Available from Feb 16-19. $9.99

COCKTAIL TRAIL MENU

Carefully crafted featuring unique local flavours!
Warm up after a day out on the ice! Hit the cocktail trail and try some beautifully crafted cocktails made by the best restaurants in town!
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SMOKED PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Hazzard County

Cherrywood smoke infused pineapple puree, 1800 tequila, triple sec, fresh lime, simple syrup. Garnished with a tajin rim & dehydrated pineapple wheel.

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $7.50

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PINEAPPLE COCONUT MARGARITA

The Driftwood

A taste of Summer!! 3/4 oz Coconut Tequila, 1/4 oz triple sec, and pineapple juice. Shaken and poured over ice, served with a salted rim and lime!

Available Feb. 14th - 16th | $7.00

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SOUTHERN KAGE STYLE PEACH TEA

Rusty Kage Smokehouse & Grill

Southern Kage style Peach tea infused with our local Snake Lake craft sweet tea vodka, finished off with sweet peach juice. 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $11.00

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SUNSET SERENADE

Roundabout Eatery

Escape the cold and fall into the tropics with this delicious blend of spiced rum, coconut rum, pineapple and orange juice. It's a vacation in a cocktail!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $10.00

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BLUE HAWAII

2nd Wind Brewery & Eatery

The Blue Hawaii is a tropical cocktail made of rum, pineapple juice, Blue Curacao, sweet and sour mix, and vodka. 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $8.00

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CREME BRULEE ESPRESSO MARTINI

Bukwildz Distillery

Vanilla bean, heavy cream, egg white, vodka, coffee liqueur shaken and served with crystallized torched sugar crumble! 

Available Feb. 15th - 17th | $12.00

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LOVE POTION

Lake House Kitchen + Bar

1oz vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice blended with crushed ice. Served with cherry and a lime!

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $5.99

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DRAGONFRUIT SOUR

Sun of a Beach

Bourbon, dragonfruit simple, fresh lemon, egg white, 2 oz. 

Available Feb. 14th - 17th | $16.00