FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND
FEBRUARY 18-21, 2022 | 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 #607752. Register now to enter the derby!
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
Winter Village Lights
FREE | 5pm-10pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St
FRIDAY, FEB. 18
Winterfest Glow N' Throw Axe Throwing
SATURDAY, FEB. 19
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
Learn to Fish
FREE | 11am-4pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St on the west side of the Sylvan Lake pier
Kinabik Discovery Village
FREE | 11am-4pm
Access at Lakeshore Drive and 49 Street
Featuring Sledge Hockey, Snow Bikes, Snowshoes, Curling, Bean Bag Toss, Tug of War, and 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. 20
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
Learn to Fish
FREE | 11am-4pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St on the west side of the Sylvan Lake pier
MONDAY, FEB. 21
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
find your winter spirit
Fire Show on Ice
Sleigh Rides
Experience the sparkling snow covered lake with an old fashioned sleigh ride! A must-do activity! Stop by one of our lakeside cafes, grab a warm drink and make your way down to the festival grounds. Cozy up and take in the sights. Saturday sleigh rides run every 15 minutes, and pick up and drop off from the Kinabik Village.
Fireworks
Watch spectacular winter fireworks light the sky from on land or out on the ice! An explosive fireworks show caps off a day full of winter fun. Please maintain a 2m social distance between households and respect safety barriers around the fallout zone.
Beginners can try their hand at setting up a line, casting, and jigging at Learn to Fish workshops. All ages welcome. Did you know? Feb 19-21, 2022 is an Alberta Family Fishing Weekend! That means that this weekend only, no fishing licenses are required! It's the perfect time to try something new
Winterfest Glow N' Throw Axe Throwing
It's GLOW time! Live it up under the neon Northern Lights at Wood Shed Axe! Get out of the cold and into Canada's hottest Glow N' Throw axe experience! Digital axe throwing targets are all the rage, and when the lights go out you'll be ready to GLOW! Winterfest Glow N' Throw at Wood Shed Axe Throwing Friday, February 18 from 6-10pm. Operating at 1/3 capacity, so proof of vaccination not required. Ages 10 and up; pre-registration required. For more info visit woodshedaxe.ca
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!
Pass-the-Poutine Contest MENU
Try 'em all and VOTE for 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
The Poutine Menu will be updated here as contest entries are received. Check back soon!
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!
Bean Bag Toss
Are you a yard game champion? Grab a partner and warm up that tossing arm! We're bringing out this summer classic for a little winter fun. And don't worry... if you miss, you can totally blame it on the mittens. We won't tell!
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!
Tug of War
Who doesn't love a friendly game of tug-of-war? This playground essential will take you right back to your childhood days. Get the family together and build the ultimate team. You might even take home some bragging rights!
Try Sledge Hockey!
Sponsored by Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake
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!
You are responsible for following all current provincial public health orders and regulations. For more information on Covid-19 in Alberta, please visit alberta.ca/covid-19
This event operates under all Alberta Sportfishing Regulations and the conditions of CFE license #607752. Fish and Wildlife officers will be monitoring the area. For more information on Sportfishing Regulations please visit albertaregulations.ca