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News release
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This year, once again, Winterlude's Snowflake Kingdom managed to captivate young families!
Gatineau, February 17, 2019. – Festival-goers have until 5 p.m. tomorrow to get their fill of the site. Thanks to the exceptional conditions and several new features, the 2019 edition of the Snowflake Kingdom has been a hit so far. Highlights of the 41st edition of Winterlude at the Snowflake Kingdom | ● | The three giant slides (Chinook Tim Hortons, Glacier and Iceberg), with a total of 16 lanes, this year, once again, proved to be the most popular attraction. |
| ● | More than 5,000 brave souls defied the zip-line, spanning 183 metres (600 feet) in length and hanging 15 metres (48 feet) above ground, stretching over the central sliding area. |
| ● | Kids and adults had the chance to meet and chat with magician and event spokesperson for the second year running, Gatineau's Daniel Coutu. |
| ● | Families got to have some fun, all for free, at the Snowflake Kingdom, which was back at its usual site, at Jacques-Cartier Park.
- The Snowflake Kingdom remains the annual winter gathering and highlight for many Gatineau families.
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| ● | Musical bicycles on the third weekend were one of the new hits at the site! |
| ● | Kids were thrilled when Canadian skier and Olympic champion Erik Guay dropped by the downhill skiing and snowboarding introduction area. |
| ● | The video on the Making of the Snowflake Kingdom was tremendously well received in the Refuge. |
| ● | Several school groups visited and had a great time at this giant playground. |
| ● | Media representatives came from all around to check out the site. |
| ● | The Ice Hog family gave out more than 50,000 hugs from February 1 to 18. |
| ● | Bloggers and influencers came from as far as France and England, among other places, to discover the event. |
The Snowflake Kingdom, a snow paradise! | ● | More than 33,000 cubic metres (approximately 2,300 dumpster loads) of snow were made to create this enormous 55,000 square metre winter playground. |
| ● | Eight sculptors worked a total of 600 hours to create the snow sculptures at the Snowflake Kingdom. |
| ● | This year, once again, some sixty entertainers and more than 400 volunteers helped enhance the visitor experience. |
The Snowflake Kingdom, a beautiful collaborative effort | ● | The Snowflake Kingdom is a co-production by Ville de Gatineau and Canadian Heritage. |
| ● | The Government of Quebec remains a proud partner of Winterlude's Snowflake Kingdom. |
| ● | A big thank you to Tim Hortons, official partner of the 2019 Snowflake Kingdom. |
And it's not over yet! | ● | The Snowflake Kingdom will be open until 5 p.m. tomorrow. |
| ● | It's not too late to take advantage of the slides and the rest of the site one last time. |
| ● | The Snowflake Kingdom Web site (snowflakekingdom.ca) was a terrific source of information for the general public. |
| ● | We look forward to seeing you next year, for the 42nd edition of Winterlude, which will run from January 31 to February 17, 2020! |
Vidéos
Promotional video of the Snowflake Kingdom Highlights of the 2019 edition of the Snowflake Kingdom
Associated links
Snowflake Kingdom Winterlude Snowflake Kingdom Facebook page
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