Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Winterlude Ice Sculptures

We accessed Confederation Park from the canal to see the ice sculptures. We were fortunate to time our visit before the end of Winterlude. While the canal will remain open as long as the weather permits, this was the final weekend of Winterlude.

Before we get to the sculptures, however ... 


... you guessed it — another ↑↑ Beavertails kiosk!!

I was surprised to see a booth from Temple's Sugar Camp ↓↓ because they are located near to us and quite a distance from downtown Ottawa. We usually visit the restaurant once a year, when the maple syrup season goes into high gear in March and April. Taffy on snow, anyone?


Now for the sculptures.





The above sculptures were given prime real estate at the exhibit and were judged in the competition. I didn't track whether any of these were winners — although they sure were in my eyes! The two pink attempts were my first and last and are not the best photos, but I am happy enough with the two blue ones.

In a different area of the park, we found this magnificent piece honouring the war. Perhaps you can't detect the theme in my poor photo, but it is a railway car with soldiers hanging out of the windows saying goodbye to their loved ones.



So ... that was it for our trip into the city to see the art gallery, the canal, and Winterlude, but we did some more traipsing closer to home on the next day. I am sure you await with bated breath.lol

8 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

those sculptures are AMAZING! beautifully presented, too.

beavertails makes me laugh! and i want one!

Mara said...

Just beautiful! And how they can make those drops or spray (of the snow with the snowboarder)! I am in awe...

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

OK so now we have to add a visit to Ottawa in winter time so we can see the Winterlude sculptures, walk (not skate) on the canal, and get something to eat at Beavertails.

Gail Dixon said...

Mercy, those sculptures are really something! Love the way they used colored lights on them.

Lorna said...

that last sculpture was so poignant; my parents had memories of that situation, but in England.

Regenia said...

I am always amazed at the wide range of talents people have. Wow! I can't imagine how the artists sculpt such detail. The blue seems to enhance the detail for me. Thank you for sharing.

Alianora said...

I just loved the native american man. Gorgeous sculptures, thank you for sharing!!!

Hilary said...

Wow.. they look great!