Edmonton 
The large-scale ice sculpture attraction resembling Disney-esque castles, known as Ice Castles, will return to Edmonton this winter after a 5-year absence.
Photo Credit: Ice Castles
The attraction, created by Utah-based artist Brent Christensen and his team, features hand-built structures made entirely of icicles and water, forming tunnels, towers, caverns, and slides.
Ice Castles was first introduced to Edmonton in 2015, becoming the company’s first Canadian location through a partnership with the Silver Skate Festival at Hawrelak Park. The event ran annually until it was halted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company later limited its installations in U.S. locations for the 2020–21 season.
Credit: Ice Castles Edmonton
A second Canadian site was launched in Winnipeg in 2018 but did not continue beyond its debut year. Edmonton remained a key location until pandemic restrictions suspended operations.
The upcoming installation’s opening date has not yet been determined, as construction depends on weather conditions. In previous years, the site opened in late December or early January and remained open until late February or early March.
The acre-sized attraction typically includes ice slides, crawl tunnels, ice caverns, and archways built from thousands of hand-placed icicles. Visitors can also expect hand-carved sculptures and a Frozen Tap serving seasonal beverages.
Since its founding in 2011, Christensen’s Ice Castles installations have drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors across North America. The concept originated when Christensen built an ice cave for his children after moving from California to Utah.
This winter marks Ice Castles’ first return to Edmonton since before the pandemic, with details about its exact location and opening date to be confirmed.
Trip Planning — Ice Castles Edmonton
Photo Credit: Ice Castles
What: The Disney-esque ice castle brought to Edmonton by a Utah-based company, led by ice artist Brent Christensen, returns to Edmonton this winter. Ice Castles are massive winter wonderlands crafted by hand, using only icicles and water, that resemble frozen waterfalls, glaciers or ice caves.
When: TBA, Usually from Early January to Late February/Early March, Weather dependent
Where: Fan Park, Ice District, Edmonton
How Much: TBA, Tickets on Sale Decemer 2, 2025
