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Plainly there’s no finish to the enjoyable out of doors actions popping up throughout Alberta this winter (and we’re not complaining), however Sylvan Lake’s latest attraction would possibly simply high the checklist.
The City of Sylvan Lake has partnered up with Ice On Whyte to convey again the favored Ice Slide this month – and it’s their largest slide but.
This yr, the attraction options three ice tracks (together with a smaller slide for the children), carvings of the City of Sylvan Lake’s emblem, igloo-style bricks, and illuminating lights.
Which means that if you happen to go to at evening, not solely do you get to get pleasure from a enjoyable journey, however the already gorgeous ice construction will even be lit up and glowing for these Instagram pictures.
The Ice Slide is open now, however the primary occasion occurs over Household Day weekend.
The Massive Jig Ice Fishing Derby runs from February 13 to fifteen, and the slide is only one of a number of enjoyable options of the weekend. Highlights embrace Valentine’s Day sleigh rides, a pass-the-poutine contest, “study to fish” workshops, and cultural teachings.
As an added bonus, if you happen to occur to really attend the occasion for its foremost objective, the winner of the catch-and-release ice fishing derby will take residence a money prize of $1,500 for the longest catch.
The Ice Slide is ready up subsequent to the skating rinks on Sylvan Lake, and each youngsters and kids-at-heart are certain to adore it!
This icy construction is anticipated to final every week or two earlier than melting, so be sure to test it out earlier than it’s gone.