Silver Skate Festival

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Sports & AdventureEdmonton
Dates5–15 February 2027Confirmed listing
Duration11 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceAs Edmonton's longest continuously running
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CAD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Silver Skate Festival in Edmonton

Rooted in Dutch skating traditions and running since 1991, Silver Skate Festival fills Hawrelak Park, or its temporary relocation site during park revitalization, with free outdoor skating, snow and fire sculptures each February. It is Edmonton's longest continuously running winter festival. Expect a winter triathlon, family ski events, sledge hockey demonstrations, a folk trail and Indigenous storytelling programming.

Silver Skate Festival transforms Hawrelak Park into Edmonton's largest coordinated outdoor winter celebration each February, centered on free public ice skating alongside snow and fire sculpture displays, live music, and a heritage village exploring Indigenous histories and traditions.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

As Edmonton's longest continuously running winter festival, Silver Skate carries three decades of institutional history that newer winter events in the city lack, and its programming has grown well past skating into a winter triathlon, a children's cross-country ski event, sledge hockey demonstrations and a full folk trail of live performances

02

The mystery stays covered

Snow and fire sculpture gardens give the festival a visual centerpiece that draws visitors with no interest in skating at all, while a dedicated Indigenous storytelling program and medicine wheel installation root the event in the region's own histories alongside its founding Dutch skating traditions

03

The city starts moving

Remaining fully free, funded through grants and partnerships rather than admission, keeps the festival genuinely accessible to families regardless of budget

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Free public ice skating rooted in Dutch winter traditions is the festival's founding activity

Water and renewal

Living ritual

unbroken since 1991 and the reason it holds the title of Edmonton's longest-running winter festival

The sacred route

Living ritual

The snow and fire sculpture gardens and the Indigenous storytelling and medicine wheel programming have become equally central traditions

The local code

Living ritual

giving the festival a scope well beyond its skating origins

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

5–15 February 2027

Getting around

For Silver Skate Festival, plan transport around the exact Edmonton venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Silver Skate Festival is entirely outdoors in the depths of Edmonton's February cold, so genuine winter gear is essential: insulated waterproof boots, thick socks, a heavy parka, thermal...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Silver Skate Festival, stay near the part of Edmonton you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map53.55 N, 113.47 WOpen in Google Maps

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Nearest airportYEG — Edmonton
TransportFor Silver Skate Festival, plan transport around the exact Edmonton venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Silver Skate Festival, stay near the part of Edmonton you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Edmonton via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Edmonton, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearSilver Skate Festival is entirely outdoors in the depths of Edmonton's February cold, so genuine winter gear is essential: insulated waterproof boots, thick socks, a heavy parka, thermal base layers, warm gloves and a hat covering the ears. If skating, bring or rent skates sized for thick socks, and expect standing around sculpture displays and stages to feel colder than moving on the ice.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Canada and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Silver Skate Festival?

Silver Skate Festival is listed for 5–15 February 2027. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Silver Skate Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Edmonton, Canada. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

11 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsilverskate.ca
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates5–15 February 2027
Source statusOfficial source linked
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