Ice Magic weekend provides a full, fun, fascinating schedule of activities to appeal to the whole family. Below is the schedule from the 2008 Festival to provide an idea of the wide range of things to see and do. This schedule will be updated as the 2009 event approaches, so be sure to check back!
Renowned International accredited teams have 15 blocks of ice and 34 hours of carving time over a 2½ day time frame to create themed masterpieces.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside,
Friday, January 25, 2008 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday, January 26, 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, January 27, 8:00am – 2:00pm
New for 2008! Family warming station, ice playground and the first 100 children receive a gift!
Baker Creek Chalets, Bow Valley Parkway
Saturday, January 26 10:00am – 2:00pm
Children have a chance to learn the art and science of ice carving first hand! Free hot chocolate, coffee and cookies, learn to drive a dog sled, interact with an interpretive Parks Canada Centre, face painting, walk the Wilson’s Mountain Sports and Samson’s Mall Enchanted Forest ice maze and more!! Fun for the entire family!
Samson’s Mall, Village of Lake Louise
Saturday, January 26,12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sunday, January 27, 11:00am – 2:00pm
A 30 minute interpretive hands on ice carving demonstration by Ice Magic’s lead Judge and internationally renowned ice carver Dan Rebholz.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside
Saturday, January 26, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sunday, January 27, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
NEW this year in celebration of The Banff Centre’s 75th Anniversary. Snow Queen musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale. The Snow Queen, features Toronto-based actor-director Alon Nashman and the Lily String Quartet. Developed as a result of a two-week residency at The Banff Centre, the 55-minute work is an adaptation of the late Canadian composer Patrick Cardy's score, created for string quartet and narrator.
Based on Andersen's classic tale of adventure - a girl's quest to find her best friend, who is under the spell of the Snow Queen - the work is set in an enchanted world. The production is designed to engage youngsters in the magic of classical music and storytelling.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Victoria Room - Free admission – great for the whole family!
Saturday, January 26, 2:30pm and 6:30pm
A chance to watch professional carvers in a speed event turning one block of ice into art forms! Complimentary wine tasting by Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, appetizer sampling, hot chocolate and popcorn.
Lake Louise Inn
Saturday, January 26, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Attention all players! All ages invited to put on their skates and join in on a fun game with the Canmore Eagles.
Lake Louise Recreation Centre, Village of Lake Louise
Sunday, January 27, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Visitors have a chance to become judges of the ice sculptures and add their top picks for the People’s and Children’s Choice categories.
The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lakeside
Sunday, January 27, 3:00pm