Last weekend was particularly good for the second weekend of this year's
Winterlude.
However, skaters had to wait until noon on Saturday to get on the Rideau Canal.
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This gave them time to see some of the artists carving their ice sculptures at Confederation Park. Here are a few pictures of Suguru Kanbayashi, at work carving his prize winning sculpture.
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On the Gatineau side of the River, families were enjoying the activities of Jacques Cartier Park.
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I was particularly attracted by this snow sculpture. Wonder why?
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