The City of Thunder Bay invites everyone to embrace the winter season at SnowDay on the Waterfront, presented by Ontario Power Generation, this Family Day – Monday, Feb. 16, at Marina Park from 11am – 4pm. Attendees can participate in a variety of fun and free activities, including voting for this year’s favourite snow sculptures. Everyone is welcome!

Snow Sculpture Competition

The much-anticipated Snow Sculpture Competition returns with four professional teams and two community group teams showcasing their artistic creations. Visitors are invited to admire the sculptures and vote for their favourites online and in person from Monday, Feb. 16, until 9pm on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

  • Vote online at thunderbay.ca/snowday
  • Vote in-person at SnowDay on the Waterfront and throughout the week at the Water Garden Pavilion.

There will also be a series of ice sculptures by Kim Asmussen on display to enjoy. 

Event Activities

SnowDay on the Waterfront activities run from 11am to 4pm with a variety of indoor and outdoor fun, including:

  • Ice fishing on the pond with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
  • Winter animal activities with Science North
  • Indoor programming with The Boreal Museum, Thunder Bay Museum, and the Thunder Bay Art Gallery
  • Indoor and outdoor art programming with the Community Arts & Heritage Education Project
  • Horse-drawn wagon rides with New Canaan Farm Clydesdales
  • Sugar shack with Club culturel francophone de Thunder Bay
  • Fire pit warming stations
  • Snowshoeing
  • Skating (bring your own skates)
  • And much more! 

Please note: Outdoor activities are weather-dependent. 

For the latest event updates, visit www.thunderbay.ca/snowday, and follow the City of Thunder Bay Culture & Events Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thunderbaycultureandevents.

Contact: Laurie Abthorpe, Supervisor Cultural Development, Community Programming & Events, 807-628-5250 or laurie.abthorpe@thunderbay.ca