Ottawa 
Head to Laurentian Valley this weekend and participate in the glow-in-the-dark skate party at the famous 1.5 km skating trail through a forested lot.
Credit: LV Four Seasons Trail
The Alice in Winterland festival, which runs from January 19 to 27, promises an enchanting array of activities that also aim to raise funds for enhancements to the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre.
The LV Four Seasons Trail winds 1.5 km through a forested wonderland and opens for skating on January 20th, just in time for the festival, inviting skaters to glide freely along the glistening ice path.
As part of the festival, you can participate in a night glow skate event on the same day when the trail is illuminated by the warm glow of lamps and string lights. Hot chocolate and Hot Dogs will be available by donation at the event.
While there’s no charge to explore the trail, donations fuel the volunteers’ efforts to nurture this community gem. For those who do not skate, there are snowshoeing trails through the forest.
Alice in Winterland festival also features events like teen night, pancake breakfast, family day, bingo, music jam, and more! Special events are a potluck and euchre, trivia, and a Hawaiian luau.
Trip Planning: Alice in Winterland Festival/Laurentian Valley Ice Skating Trail
What:
Alice in Winterland Festival: Annual winter festival in Alice within the Township of Laurentian Valley.
Laurentian Valley Ice Skating Trail: Since its inception in 2017, the enchanting ice skating trail by the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre has delighted visitors. Enhanced the following year with a 2 km snowshoe path, it accommodates strollers, making it ideal for families. Free and open daily from 10 am to 4 pm, weather permitting, donations are welcome, and night skating is available under sparkling lights on special evenings.
When: Alice in Winterland Festival: Jan 19 to 27, 2024
Ice Skating Trail: Opens Jan 20, 2024, until March weather dependent.
How Much:
Alice in Winterland Festival: Varies, free and ticketed events.
Laurentian Valley Ice Skating Trail: Free, donations appreciated.
Where: Various Venues, Laurentian Valley
