Come enjoy the best of the winter season at WinterPLAY from Feb. 20 - 24

(Fort McMurray, AB – February 12, 2026) – WinterPLAY returns to the region with lots of winter activities to enjoy. Entry is free for everyone!

Family-friendly winter activities

Most activities are free of charge, including daily:

·         Ice sculptures (demonstrations on Sat. and Sun. only at 1 & 5 p.m.)

·         Indigenous Cultural Programming

·         Horse-drawn wagon rides

·         Leisure skating at Borealis Park

The WinterChalet will be open daily from 12 to 8 p.m., where you may purchase:

·         BBQ (burgers, hotdogs)

·         Coffee, tea, and baked goods

·         Chips, pop, bottled water and snacks

Favourites returning to WinterPLAY

All non-registered activities are first-come, first-served. Learn more at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY.

Each day, WinterPLAY opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Event grounds will be monitored by security during the day and overnight to ensure the safety of all. Please respect the event hours and do not access the event grounds after hours.

Register for a chance to win Skate Under the Fireworks

On Sunday, Feb. 22, you could skate under the fireworks on your own rink, complete with a firepit for creating unforgettable winter memories.

Register for your chance to Skate Under the Fireworks.

Rink and fire pit bookings

Want to book your own rink or fire pit during WinterPLAY? On Friday, Monday and Tuesday, there’s openings you can book for free.

Plan ahead by booking online, starting on Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. You can book 45-minute time slots with 15-minutes in-between bookings. You may only book two back-to-back time slots, for a total of 1 hour and 45-minutes. Learn more and book at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY.

Please dress for the weather and windchill

To safely enjoy WinterPLAY, please look ahead at the forecast.

Remember to:

·         Dress in layers. This will help you maintain your body temperature.

·         Wear a toque, mittens or gloves, and good winter boots.

·         If you’re able, pack extra layers in your vehicle or backpack, especially for kids.

·         Know the signs and symptoms of frost nip and bite and get somewhere warm if you start to experience it.

While there will be warm-up tents set-up throughout the event site, many of the WinterPLAY activities are outside of these tents. To make sure your experience is enjoyable, please dress to the conditions.

Learn more at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY.

Snye closures and construction

As event construction for WinterPLAY continues, please be advised:

·         The parking lot at the Snye will be closed until Feb. 27.

·         You’ll need to access the Clearwater River from Waterways.

·         When the event begins, drive with caution and obey traffic signage.

Continue to use caution, follow all posted signage and stay clear of barricaded areas, construction crews and equipment. Construction areas are clearly marked and monitored to ensure public safety.

Learn more at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY.

For questions or additional information, connect with Pulse at 780-743-7000 or

rmwb.ca/pulse.

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