Markham Snow and Ice Festival sculptures wow crowds on first day of event
Display runs to Feb. 18

YorkRegion.com
Feb. 13, 2019
Tim Kelly

On the first day it opened -- Saturday, Feb. 9 -- plenty of people came down to enjoy the beautiful ice and snow sculptures at the first Markham Ice and Snow Festival.

On display at the Markham Civic Centre, the sculptures -- many of which have been designed by world-renowned ice sculptors from Harbin, China -- will be on display for the public to enjoy until Feb. 18.

“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.