Crystal Garden at Confederation Park

About

Crystal Garden returns to Confederation Park for Winterlude 2026! This free outdoor ice sculpture exhibition features professional ice carving demonstrations, interactive light shows, and a variety of seasonal activities in an enchanting winter setting.

Hours

Weekend 1 (January 30 – February 1):

• Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM

Weekend 2 (February 6 – 9):

• Friday: 4 PM – 10 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM

Weekend 3 (February 13 – 16):

• Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM – 9 PM
• Sunday: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM

Activities

• Ice sculptures and ice carving demonstrations (presented by Tim Hortons)
• Glacialux sound and light shows
• Lantern Grove immersive installation
• Canvas interactive sculpture

Special Events

Cold Yoga

• January 30, February 13 & 14
• 6 PM – 7 PM

Public Ice Carving Challenge

• February 7
• 12 PM – 5 PM

Giant Karaoke

• January 30, February 6 & 13
• 7 PM – 9 PM

DJs

• January 31, February 7 & 14
• 7 PM – 9 PM

Snow Fitness

• January 30, February 13 & 14
• 6 PM – 7 PM