Winterfest 2010



Greater Saint John is celebrating winter - Olympic-style - with our 2nd annual Winterfest.  This FREE* winter festival is packed with indoor and outdoor activities for winter enthusiasts of all ages.  

Activities throughout the weekend take place in venues across Greater Saint John so be sure to refer to the schedule for complete details and join us for Winterfest 2010! Brought to you by the City of Saint John, the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, the Town of Quispamsis, and the Town of Rothesay.

For any adjustments due to inclement weather, please call:

693-5033 for events at Lily Lake Pavilion
848-6600 for events in the Town of Rothesay
849-5778 for events in the Town of Quispamsis
738-6400, press 2, for event in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield

* Only paid event is Mayors' Winter Warm-up Breakfast for PRO Kids.

** NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR BELLY DANCING.  (error in poster)

Friday, February 19

  
10:30 am Go for the Gold – An Olympic-themed storytime for preschoolers
Stories, songs, fingerplay and craft
Saint John Free Public Library | (506) 643-7239 | www.saintjohnlibrary.ca
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Skating with the Stars
Sharpen you blades for the ultimate skate party of the season - complete with light and sound show.  Special appearance by our local stars' mascot, Saint John Seadogs's Fleaburn!  Sledges available.  Enjoy free hot chocolate & hot dog roast.  Snowshoes & Cross-country skis available from Daytripping.
Lily Lake | (506) 693-5033
9:00 pm  Moonlight Nordic Hike
Enjoy a beatiful moonlit hike through Rockwood Park.  Hosted by Daytripping.
Lily Lake | (506) 657-8747 | www.daytrippingnb.com

Saturday, February 20th

  
 8:00 am – 10:30 am  Mayors’ Winter Warm-up Breakfast for PRO KIDS
What better way to begin your Winterfest weekend of skating, snow-shoeing, ice-fishing and more than with a warm, hearty breakfast!  Hosted by our regional mayors, the breakfast kicks off a fun-filled weekend of winter activities for the entire family in Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay and Quispamsis.

The Winter Warm-up breakfast includes pancakes, bacon, juice, tea and coffee.  All proceeds go to PRO Kids, a regional program dedicated to providing all children and youth the opportunity to participate in recreational activities.   Tickets $8 per person, $5 for children.  Call 642-PLAY for advance tickets.
Lily Lake Pavilion | (506) 642-7529 | www.prokidssj.ca
ALL DAY!

Family Skate on Lily Lake (with appearances by Lily Lou)
Join Rockwood Park mascot, Lily Lou, for all-day skating at Lily Lake.  All welcome!
Lily Lake | (506) 658-2883
11:00 am Polar Bears – An Arctic-themed family storytime
Stories, craft and snack provided by Java Moose & Lancaster Superstore 
Saint John Free Public Library | (506) 643-7239 | www.saintjohnlibrary.ca
1:00 pm Ice Fishing with Renforth Ice Fishing Association
Barbeque & NB Olympic Torch Relay Team Visit
Snow shoes & cross country skis available from Daytripping
Renforth Wharf | (506) 848-6606
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm  New Brunswick – Too Cool!  NB’s Ice Age
Come discover when New Brunswick was in its last great ice age, find out how whales stay warm in winter, and more winter fun! Free.
New Brunswick Museum | (506) 643-2300 | www.nbm-mnb.ca
2:00 – 3:30 pm  Ice Age Movie with hot chocolate & popcorn
Enjoy an early afternoon skate on the lake, or some sliding with the kids, and then warm up at the Interpretation Centre with some hot chocolate, popcorn, and a movie.  A great afternoon for the family .
Rockwoood Park Interpretation Centre | (506) 658-2883
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm  Horse-drawn Trolley Rides
Who doesn't love a horse-drawn trolley ride in the snow? 
Bill McGuire Centre
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm   Public Swim
For those who enjoy INDOOR winter activity, there is always swimming at the Aquatic Centre!  Today is a free swim!  
Canada Games Aquatic Centre | (506) 648-4715 | www.aquaticsnb.ca
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm 

Benefit For Bolivia Coffee House & Artisan Auction
Featuring;
We Are Radio –A cool group!
Kendra Gale - Fan choice pick… whow
Babette--An ECMA rising star.
Owen Steele – A St.Andrews Fav!
Cover charge of $3.  | Lily’s Café | 644 8412 | Email
10:00 pm   Live entertainment with Dave Myles
Lily’s Café 

Sunday, February 21st 

  
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Snow shoes, Cross-country skis, & Nordic walking available from Daytripping
Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay-Westfield 
1:20 pm – 2:20 pm  Community Skate (Information booths presented by inMotion and
Grand Bay-Westfield Relay for Life)
River Valley Community Centre, Grand Bay-Westfield
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Bartender Olympics with live entertainment by Sean Roach
Bartendending teams from various Saint John bars & restaurants battle it out for the gold.  Watch them flex their bartending muscles in a series of fun activities like drink mixing and keg rolling.  The Great Keg Post Party will follow with entertainment by Sean Roach & friends.
Olympic Village (Cougar’s Lounge, Market Square) | (506) 693-6666
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm 

SnowBath High School Challenge (see poster) and Mayor’s Welcome
KV & Saint John high schools compete, the one with the most bathers wins! Meet at 2pm at the Park. Wear layers. Take a 30-second snowbath in your bathing suit, hat, mitts, & boots. Water wings welcome! If you can’t take that much cold come cheer on your school’s team! If there’s no snow or it’s below -15C it’s “not happenin”. Call 849-5778 to register.
Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park
2:15 - 3:30pm  NB Olympic Torchbearers Team visit (bring your camera!)
In the spirit of the Olympic Games weekend, members of the NB Torch relay team will come out to share their torch in some Olympic photo-ops!  Information & registration booth – SJ-KV Relay for Life.  Free hot chocolate and sweet treats. 
Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park
2:30pm – 3:30 pm  Community Skate featuring live entertainment from Bigg Medicine
Stay warm on the ice while your groovin' to the tunes of local favourite, Bigg Medicine.  If frostbite sets in, don't worry, the doctors are IN THE HOUSE!
Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park | 849-5778
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Family Snowball Game
Play Ball in the snow, you can kick or throw the soft rubber ball to play!             
RVMS Softball Field, Grand Bay-Westfield
 ** 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Family Belly Dance & Yoga with Nawal Doucette
Get the whole family in on some hip action and some downward dog this winter! 
River Valley Lions Community Centre, Grand Bay-Westfield 
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Zany Lane Children’s Show
A favourite for kids and kids at heart!
Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay-Westfield
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm   Indoor Walking by inMotion
If the cold is not for you, get your heart pumping indoors.
St. Mathew’s Church, Grand Bay-Westfield 
4:00 – 5:00 pm  

Family Sliding Party & Free Hotdog Roast
Grab your boogie boards and your crazy carpets and you're ready to go!
Gondola Point Recreation Centre, Quispamsis 
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Martian Madness with the Saint John Astronomy Club
Oh starry night!  What better way to end our four-star weekend?  Clear sky viewing outside after 8pm   
Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay-Westfield

  Thanks to our sponsors:
 
 


We'd like to thank all of the participating organizations, individuals and community groups involved in this year's Winterfest.  We hope more will join us to make it bigger and better next year!  

1st St. David’s Cubs
BMO Financial Group
Canada Games Aquatic Centre
Daytripping
inMotion
Kennebecasis Valley Chamber of Commerce
New Brunswick Museum
Renforth Ice Fishing Association
River Vally Community Centre
Rockwood Park
Saint John Public Library
SOGO Active/ParticipACTION