Three days of winter in the Qu'Appelle Valley
Friday · Saturday · Sunday
Fireworks, polar bear dip, drifting on the lake, sleigh rides, hockey, food, and dozens more family-friendly activities in Fort Qu'Appelle.
A festival for the whole valley
38 events across three days — from fireworks and the polar bear dip to sleigh rides, hockey, and the Uphill Drags.
Opening Ceremonies & Fireworks
Friday night at the Prairie CO-OP Rexentre, followed by fireworks from the hilltop south of Fort Qu'Appelle.
Polar Bear Dip
Hosted by the Fort Qu'Appelle Fire Department on Echo Lake. Saturday at 2:00 PM.
SaskDrift on the Lake
Ice drifting on Echo Lake all day Saturday and Sunday.
Top Shot Hockey
Take your shot against the Fort Knox players at the Fort.
Sleigh Rides & Tobogganing
Horse-drawn sleigh rides and the tobogganing hill at the Fort Qu'Appelle Campground.
Festival Button
Adults $10 · Children 4–12 $5 · Under 3 Free. Required for all festival activities.
Sign up for our signature events
Pre-registration is encouraged for these popular events.
Volunteer or sponsor the festival
The Fort Winter Festival runs on community spirit and the generosity of our sponsors.
Memories from the valley
A few favourite moments from past festivals.
Festival Button Pricing
$10
Adults
$5
Children 4–12
Free
3 years and under
Festival button required at all festival activities.
Festival map
Key venues around Fort Qu'Appelle. Click a marker for the address.