Weekends of January 17 to February 8, 2015 - Come play outdoors… at the Fête des neiges de Montréal

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 11, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - "Come play outdoors" is the invitation issued by the organizers of the 32^nd edition of the Fête des neiges de Montréal to everyone seeking to make the most of winter through an array of outdoor activities to enjoy as a family or among friends. This popular winter celebration, staged at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the weekends of January 17 to February 8, 2015, is back with a program featuring sports activities, shows, entertainment and a food offering that has variety and originality.

"There's no excuse not to get outdoors this winter," says comedian Yan England, the event's spokesperson for the seventh straight year. "Not only is this great winter festivity set up on a terrific site and easily accessible by car or on the subway, but along with this the event has everything you need to fully embrace winter."

Activities or shows… the choice is yours!

Sliding enthusiasts will be in their glory. The ever-popular Tube Slide will have 10 lanes, including two "Superglisses", as well as the "Trippante", which is a four-seater tube. For the more romantic, the Ferris wheel will provide outstanding views of the downtown area, as will the refrigerated skaters' path along the river. Meanwhile, for the more daring, the Zip-line invites you to soar over the site, over a distance of 77 meters and at a height of 6 meters. Complementing these activities are dog-sled and horse-drawn sleigh rides, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, inflatable structures and a zone especially for tiny tots.

In addition to the many ice-sculpture demonstrations, the Fête des neiges de Montréal stage will have its share of shows. Successively gracing the stage are performers that include storyteller Benoit Archambault (January 17), the fairy tale L'Aventure magique! (January 18), writer-composer-singer Patrice Michaud (January 24), children's musicians Les Petites Tounes (January 25), folk singers Les Tireux d'Roches (January 31), the Télé-Québec network shows Toc Toc Toc, Les Argonautes and Génial! (February 1), the singing The Brother's Session Live (February 7) and the youth musical show Rythmo! (February 8).

An indispensable pass, the ACCROPASSE

To enable visitors to derive maximum benefit from the many activities, the Fête des neiges de Montréal is offering visitors the ACCROPASSE a pass that costs $15 and provides unlimited access to the Tube Slide, Ferris wheel (weekends of January 17 to February 1), the Carousel (available weekend of January 7-8) and Zip-line during the eight days of the Fête. In addition, there are discounts on equipment rentals (cross-country skis, snowshoes, skates, sleds and snow scooters and on various restaurant services. Meanwhile, admission to the Fête des neiges de Montréal site is free, as are most of the activities.

Trippe&Bouffe

The Trippe&Bouffe event, a new feature this year, will be held every Saturday during the Fête starting at 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to enjoy various food fare from a half-dozen winterized street trucks set up near the Tube Slide. Once it gets dark, the Tube Slide will turn into a Disco-tube with light shows and a DJ on site. It's a great opportunity to discover different types of food in a festive setting!  Visitors to the event will also be able to grill brochettes or marshmallows on the fire of a small grill known as a brasero or have a drink of hot wine on the Chalet's heated terrace.

The Fête des neiges de Montréal is produced by the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau through the participation of the City of Montréal and the following partners: La Presse, CKOI 96.9, Rythme FM 105.7, Métromédia, Coup de pouce, Télé-Québec, Minute Maid and Molson Canadian. To learn more about the Fête des neiges de Montréal, please go to parcjeandrapeau.com.

Fête des neiges de Montréal schedule
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

SOURCE: PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU

or to set up an interview with Yan England: Martine Venne, Media Relations and Social Media Consultant, Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, 514 872-6679 or [email protected]