January METrOPOLIS December 31, 2011 to February 20, 2012 2013 event dates to be confirmed Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square (100 Street & 101A Avenue, NW) Free Admission metropolisedmonton.ca I 780-423-2822 METROPOLIS <strong>Edmonton</strong> International Winter Festival fills Sir Winston Churchill Square with temporary pavilions. These temporary structures feature beautiful light and sound displays. Food, music, live entertainment and exhibits are <strong>of</strong>fered in a warm, comfortable environment. Ice on Whyte Festival January 12 to 22, 2012 January 25 to February 3, 2013 Location: End <strong>of</strong> Steel Park (Gateway Blvd. & Tommy Banks Way) and Strathcona Centre Community League (10139 - 87 Avenue, NW) Ticket price: Adults $5, Children $2.50, under 2 free iceonwhyte.ca I 780-758-5878 Come outside to play in a park filled with ice slides, ice and snow carvings, International Carving Competition, an interactive children’s play area, a serene park and much more. Hot beverages and live music are featured in the YESS Café. Deep Freeze: a Byzantine Winter Festival January 7 and 8, 2012 January 12 and 13, 2013 Location: Alberta Avenue (118 Avenue, between 91 Street and 94 Street, NW) Free Admission. Donations welcome. deepfreezefest.ca I 780-471-1580 Deep Freeze Festival ushers in the Olde New Year in style on Alberta Ave. Celebrate winter at one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Edmonton</strong>’s coolest festivals. Ice and snow carving, skating, curling, cultural foods, dance, music, art gallery, and art markets. Street hockey and Deep Freezer races! The Canoe Theatre Festival January 17 to 22, 2012 2013 event dates to be confirmed Location: Timms Centre for the Arts (112 Street & 87 Avenue NW), and La Cité Francophone (8627 - 91 Street, NW) Ticket price: $18 to $20 workshopwest.org I 780-477-5955 Join us for theatre that rocks the boat at Workshop West Theatre’s cutting-edge contemporary theatre festival. The Canoe Theatre Festival presents a program <strong>of</strong> provocative, ground-breaking performances from <strong>Edmonton</strong>, Canada and around the World. Winter Light - Mill Creek adventure Walk January 27 to 28, 2012 2013 event dates to be confirmed Location: Mill Creek Ravine Park (one block north <strong>of</strong> 82 Avenue & 95A Street, NW) Free Admission winterlight.ca I 780-760-2229 Winter Light presents a rollicking new story adventure set in modern times. Experience dazzling light design, animated trails, lantern making, fire watching, and fun at Aurora’s Winter Meadow. A great winter evening for friends and family! The year <strong>of</strong> the Dragon - Lunar new year Firecrackers Parade January 29, 2012 2013 event dates to be confirmed Location: Chinatown (97 Street, running between 105 Avenue & 107A Avenue, NW) Free Admission chinatownlittleitaly.com I 780-423-2628 A celebration <strong>of</strong> cultural diversity. This event provides educational opportunity and a communication tool to better understand Chinese culture. 5