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Trees line a snowy street in front of brick buildings

“A Lot of Snow — A Lot of Bread”

A Ukrainian newcomer’s perspective on winter Veronika Ivanytska is a Ukrainian evacuee who left her home in Southern Ukraine to come to Canada in the fall of 2022. It was an experience of many firsts: the first time she’d left...

Two red chairs in front of a metal fire pit on a wintry patio.

Winter patios are so cool

Edmonton’s winter patios bring friends and neighbours together for outdoor fun all year round.

Children in snowsuits stand in front of an outdoor movie screen

Frosty Films at the International Festival of Winter Cinema

Outdoor film fest celebrates winter with fare from home and abroad.

Group of kids on a snowy hill getting ready to snowboard.

Free Frosty Fun for Kids

Free Play For Kids makes winter affordable for families in need.

Wheelchair rider having difficulty navigating a snowy sidewalk.

A Winter City for Everyone: Making Edmonton’s Winter More Accessible

An excellent winter city has to be accessible to all. Read about some of Edmonton's ...

Bike Lanes and Studded Tires Make Winter Cycling a (Cool) Breeze

With the right preparation, winter cycling is not only possible, but highly enjoyable!

Winter Through the Eyes of a Newcomer

Liliana Cordeiro shares her story of discovering winter as a newcomer to Edmonton.

Snowboarding Over 40

Laura Barakeris proves that it's never too late to pick up a winter activity.

Snow Valley Ladies' Night - Photo Credit: Jeremy Derksen

Get Shredding, Ladies!

Find out more about Snow Valley's Ladies' Nights.

Love Your Winter Wonderland

Local photographer Mandy Kostiuk shares her views of winter in words and pictures.