FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND


FEBRUARY 17-20, 2023 | SYLVAN LAKE
$3,000 GRAND PRIZE
Spend three days fishing on Sylvan Lake for perch, walleye, whitefish, and burbot. Winner of this catch-and-release ice fishing tournament will take home a cash prize of $3,000! Over $7,500 in total prizes. The tournament is organized online through the Angler's Atlas MyCatch App. Be sure to read and follow all event rules carefully. Bring your own gear or rent from providers in town!
Open to all ages. CFE license number #614504. Register now to enter the derby!
Event Schedule
ALL WEEKEND LONG
Pass-the-Poutine Contest
At participating restaurants while supply lasts. Menu below!
Lake Skating Rinks
FREE | Access at Lakeshore Dr and 49 St
Winter Village Lights
FREE | 5pm-11pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
Polar Bear Dip
Learn to Fish
Kinabik Discovery Village
FREE | 11am-4pm | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street
Sleigh Rides
Fire on Ice Show
FREE | 4:30pm-6:30pm (every 25 minutes)
Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street
Fireworks
FREE | 7pm | Watch from anywhere along Lakeshore Dr
SUNDAY, FEB. 19
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
10am-4pm | Rocky Motorcycle Club | Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street, follow driving trail east past the Lake Rinks to event grounds. $5/person, $15/car cash only.
MONDAY, FEB. 20
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
find your winter spirit

Fire Show on Ice

Sleigh Rides

Fireworks



Winter Equipment Rentals
Bring your own gear or rent from providers in town. Make sure to book as early as possible - rentals book fast! Find ice fishing shacks and equipment, snowshoes, snow karts, and more!

Kinabik Discovery Village
Discover interactive Canadian-style winter activities for all ages!Practice Snowshoeing
Snowshoes have been a Canadian staple for many years. Traditionally, Indigenous people crafted and used snowshoes to travel and hunt in the winter months. Today, snowshoes are often used recreationally. Try out a pair and you just might fall in love with a new favorite pastime!


Hit the Snow on a Fat Tire Bike
Built to conquer the tough terrain of snowy trails and slopes, fat tire bikes look like a mountain bike with an extra thick tire to explore winter surfaces. Venture out and try one of these snow bikes!
even more winter fun

Lake Skating Rinks

Winter Village Light Show
Stay until the sun goes down and let the Winter Village enchant you with its lit archways, twinkle lights, and dancing light beams! Lights come on nightly from 5pm - 11pm. Featuring bonfires and dancing lights set to music on the weekends!
Thank you to our event suppliers and volunteers!






