Enjoy Lake Louise during the Ice Magic Festival weekend January 21 -23, 2011. In the shadow of glacier clad Mt. Victoria witness teams of professional carvers as they compete in the prestigious International Ice Carving Competition held each year at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.

Sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association (NICA), twelve international teams of two carvers are given 15 blocks of ice, weighing 300lb each, which they must transform into seven-foot tall world class ice sculptures in just three days. The Lake Louise Inn will also host the One Carver One Hour One Block event, an individual carver speed event. Chainsaws will fly as carver’s race against the clock to carve one block of ice in one hour.

We also invite you to join us at the Little Chippers Festival held in Samson Mall of Lake Louise Village, where kids will have a chance to learn the art and science of ice carving first hand, and take part in a host of fun family events!

Ice Magic January 21 – 23, 2011 Lake Louise, Alberta

Park & Ride!

Take advantage of the free shuttle running from the Samson Mall to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, return every 30 mins: Saturday & Sunday 10:30am – 5:00pm.

Friday, January 21

International Ice Carving Competition – a NICA sanctioned event
8:00am – 10:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside

• Renowned International accredited teams have 15 blocks of ice and 34 hours of carving time to create themed masterpieces.

Saturday, January 22

International Ice Carving Competition continues
8:00am – 10:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside

• Renowned International accredited teams have 15 blocks of ice and 34 hours of carving time to create themed masterpieces.

Little Chippers Festival
11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Samson Mall / Visitor Information Centre, Lake Louise Village

• Try your hand at ice carving, learn about dog sledding and take part in our fun kids craft zone and have your face painted. With all this to choose from and much more, it will be fun for the entire family!

Ice Carving Demonstration
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside

• A 30 minute interpretive ice carving demonstration by Ice Magic’s Lead Judge and internationally renowned ice carver Dan Rebholz.

Carnival Magic Show
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Mount Temple Ballroom

• Join us to see one of the most original magic shows on the circuit today. James Jordan brings a unique blend of Vaudeville and Circus to every single of his 'one of a kind' performances.

One Carver, One Hour, One Block
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Lake Louise Inn

• A chance to watch professional carvers in a speed event turning one block of ice into art forms! Don't miss the complimentary wine tasting by Tinhorn Creek Vineyards.

Sunday, January 23

International Ice Carving Competition continues
8:00am – 2:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside

• Renowned International accredited teams have 15 blocks of ice and 34 hours of carving time to create themed masterpieces.

Ice Carving Demonstration
10:30am – 11:30am
Location: The Lake Louise Ski Hill

• Two Ice Magic judges will square off - snowboarders vs. skiers - in an ice carving demonstration not to be missed. Join in the fun!

Little Chippers Festival
11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Samson Mall / Visitor Information Centre, Lake Louise Village

• Try your hand at ice carving, learn about dog sledding and take part in our fun kids craft zone and have your face painted. With all this to choose from and much more, it will be fun for the entire family!

IMAGINaNATION
11:00am, 12:00pm & 1:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Mount Temple Ballroom

• Parks Canada's very own theatre troupe, Mountain WIT, celebrates 125 years of National Parks in Canada with a tale of hope, inspiration and natural wonders. IMAGINaNATION will delight the whole family through the magic of puppetry, mask and music.

Ice Carving Demonstration
12:30pm – 1:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside

• A 30 minute interpretive ice carving demonstration by Ice Magic’s Lead Judge and internationally renowned ice carver Dan Rebholz.

Winter -- Something to Sing About
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Mount Temple Ballroom

• Bring the whole family to join Heather and Corina as they warm up your hearts in a musical celebration of winter.

International Ice Carving Competition Awards Ceremony
4:00pm
Location: The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alpine Room – Open to the public

• Open to the public.

Photos

• Olympic Torch Relay
• Carving Demonstrations
• One Hour, One Carver, One Block
• International Ice Carving Competition
• Awards Ceremony