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!
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
Colossal Sam LIVE
7-11pm | Chief's Pub & Eatery | 4707 Lakeshore Drive
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, Polar Ping Pong, Badminton Blitz, and Arctic Disc Golf. Sponsored by Canadian Tire Sylvan Lake
Sleigh Rides
FREE | 11am-4pm | Pick up and drop off at the library parking lots at 50 Avenue and 49 Street
Outdoor Games
FREE | Noon-4pm | White Frog Cafe | 5025 46 Street
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
Wiklund vs. Wiklund LIVE
7:30-10:30pm | Bukz | 4903 Lakeshore Drive
SUNDAY, FEB. 20
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
FREE | 11am-4pm | Lakeshore Dr and 50 St on the west side of the Sylvan Lake pier
Outdoor Games
2022 Oval Ice Racing Series
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. 21
The BIG JIG Ice Fishing Derby
find your winter spirit
Fire Show on Ice
Sleigh Rides
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. 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!
2022 Oval Ice Racing Series
High speeds and excitement you don't want to miss! Featuring motorcycle, ATV, and UTV races, watch from the warmth of your vehicle as competitors whip around the track and kick up a storm of snow spray. $5/person or $15/car at the gate, cash only. Sunday, February 20, hosted by the Rocky Motorcycle Club and Obee's.
Outdoor Games at White Frog Cafe
Grab a delicious hot drink and snack at White Frog Cafe and enjoy their beautiful yard space to sit and relax or play some old time family favorite games with the kids! What could be better on a beautiful winter day than hanging out with the family, having a specialty drink and playing some games? Games include, Giant Jenga, Mini Golf and Dominos! Two afternoons of outdoor fun Feb. 19 and 20 from noon-4pm.
Stop by in Town
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!
MUY RICO POUTINE
The Driftwood
Main Street Eatery
Roasted baby potatoes, turkey, stuffing, bacon, sugared cranberries, and smothered with turkey gravy and cheese curds. Available Feb. 18 & 19! $5.00 sm or $12 lg
CANADIAN POUTINE
Lago Pizza
BREAKFAST BENNY POUTINE
Lodge 43
Hand-cut fries topped with cheese curds, smothered in nacho cheese, crushed tortillas, spicy chicken, tomatoes, green onion and sour cream! Available all weekend from Feb. 18-21. $7.00
Snake Lake Brewing Co.
MAC CURRY POUTINE
SPICY HOT DUCK POUTINE
PULLED PORK POUTINE
Chief's Pub and Eatery
Gravy, shredded cheese, cheese curds pulled pork, and BBQ sauce on fries. Available all weekend from Feb 18-21. $4.95
DUCK CONFIT POUTINE
LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
DJ Colossal Sam
at Chief's Pub & Eatery
4707 Lakeshore Drive | 7-11pm
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Wiklund vs. Wiklund at Bukz
4903 Lakeshore Drive | 7:30-10:30pm
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 Sylvan Lake Canadian Tire
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!
