Markham Snow and Ice Festival coming up Feb. 9 to 19 at Civic Centre

Expert ice sculptors from Harbin, China, will be on hand to show their stuff

Yorkregion.com
January 31, 2019
Tim Kelly

Get ready to enjoy a snow and ice festival the likes of which you have likely never seen before.

Some of the world-renowned ice sculptors from Harbin, China, will be on hand in Markham for the first ever Markham Ice and Snow Festival, which will be held in front of the Markham Civic Centre from Feb. 9-19.

“The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival has to be seen to be believed and we are excited to host some of its world-renowned artists and organizers here in Markham," said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "The bitterly cold temperatures are just right for this first-time festival. This is your chance to take in stunning ice sculptures and what promises to be an awe-inspiring display of creativity and art.

"Markham is proud to be a global destination for residents and tourists alike.”

The Markham Ice and Snow Festival, presented in co-operation with the City of Markham and the Harbin People’s Government, is inspired by the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival, which is known throughout the world for its incredible ice sculptures.

Not only will the festival introduce Markham and the Greater Toronto Area to one of the greatest winter festivals around the world, it will also provide a platform for Canadian and Chinese artists to display their work.