Confederation Park, just opposite City Hall, will stage Winterlude's famous international ice carving competition in its "Crystal Garden".

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Winterlude - which attracts more than a million visitors a season - is one of Ottawa's biggest tourist draws.

BBC: Embracing winter in Ottawa

The Sunfeather Winterlude runs four hours and includes a campfire lunch.

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In fact, the museum will be offering fun-filled shelter during all of the Winterlude weekends: 4 to 6 February, 11 to 13 February and 18 to 20 February.

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After renting skates from the Skateway kiosks (or buying second-hand ones cheaply from Ottawa sports shops), take advantage of the free skating lessons offered on the canal during Winterlude weekends.

BBC: Embracing winter in Ottawa