Enoch Cree Nation Round Dance

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Enoch Cree Nation Round Dance

Saturday 6:30 pm – 12:00 am (Midnight)
Alberta Avenue Community League (9210 – 118 Avenue)

“A Round Dance is a traditional First Nation’s community celebration. The Round Dance was traditionally used by the Cree First Nation as a social dance. Its original purpose was to honor someone who had passed on so that the family could grieve in the proper way. Today, however, the Round Dance is used for all kinds of different reasons, from honouring someone for their accomplishments, or celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or graduations.” ~ G. Gaudet

Come learn and share in this very special community celebration presented by Enoch Cree Nation.

Kookums Kitchen | Food Concession during dance

Enjoy a bowl of warm stew or soup with homemade bannock and berries. A la carte menu. Please purchase your food tickets at the Info Booth.

Emily the Elf

Don't miss this misfit elf! She's got a show to thrill!

Saturday & Sunday Noon – 5:00pm
On the Street

Watch for Emily Elf around the festival streets! One misfit elf, amazing feats of strength, and a 12 foot human Christmas tree is the recipe for an action packed show to thrill audiences of all ages. With a combination of breathtaking stunts and hilarious comedy, Emily Elf and her team’s quirky antics charm and delight her audiences in an holiday adventure that leaves them wanting more!

Pipon Village

Pipon Village

Saturday & Sunday
Southeast corner of 92 Street & 118 Avenue

Our indigenous neighbours welcome you! Enjoy traditional activities, both Saturday and Sunday, including traditional storytelling, music, dance, snowshoeing, crafts and delicious bannock. 

In the Cree language January is referred to as the Great Moon ‘kise-pisim’. As part of our January Deep Freeze Festival we say ‘Tawow’ or ‘welcome’ you to a great indigenous experience. By visiting our Pipon Village (which means winter in Cree), you can gather round our central hearth to warm your hearts and hands as well as visit with Indigenous Artisans selling their wares while you sample tea and hot bannock freshly made over the fire.

Thank you to Chief Billy Morin and Enoch Cree Nation for their first year as partners with Arts on the Ave.

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Project: Frozen Clothes

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Project: Frozen Clothes by artist Stephanie Medford

Saturday & Sunday | On the Street

Stephanie Medford @StephMedford inspired by Minneapolis’ Tom Grotting, creates a series of frozen clothes and install them individually and in small groups around the festival site.

Keep your eyes open for these frolicking pants and sweaters as they have their own silly kind of frozen fun on the festival site.

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Lumberjack time

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Knife & Axe Throwing and Buck Sawing

Saturday & Sunday | On the Street

Try your hand at the life of a lumberjack! Jack Axe brings Knife Throwing and Buck Sawing to Deep Freeze – two authentic lumberjack activities! Speed saw your way through a log with our unique buck saw challenge. The buck saw is a lumberjack event that involves cutting through a log as fast as possible. This challenge can be done solo, or as part of a team.

Sponsored by Jack Axe.

Volunteer Orientation - January 10

There's still time to be part of our team!

It's coming up quick! January 10 is our volunteer orientation (training and supper) for Deep Freeze.

We still need YOU!

There are a lot of different volunteer positions for all levels of experience and skill sets (there are even some indoor opportunities too!)

Sign up today.

The come to the Alberta Ave Community Centre (9210 - 118 Ave) at 6:00 pm. (Enter the south doors and sign in). 

Enjoy pasta (with meat or vegetable sauce) by Chef Mary Ann and her team. Hear about this year's festival and meet the sculptors from the Netherlands.

Delight in the sounds of musician David Unsworth.

RSVP today!

See you at festival! 

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Ice & Snow Kingdom

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Tom Fool’s Ice & Snow Kingdom

Saturday & Sunday
Behind Alberta Ave Community League (9210 – 118 Ave)

Remember the wonder of playing outside for endless hours in the winter? These magical memories are relived by young and old alike in the Ice and Snow Kingdom. Bring the children and enjoy the whimsy of olde tyme curling, go skating, play on the giant fantasy themed ice slide, and play the goofy outdoor ice games. It is an unforgettable, fun-filled winter wonderland, where new memories will be made.

Noon – 10:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday)   Ice skating, ice slide
Noon – 10:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday)   Olde tyme curling
Noon – 10:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday)   Family outdoor fun:  
•  Frozen x’s and o’s•  Forest upside down bean bag toss
•  Take your Deep Freeze selfie in our iced photo landscape
Noon – 8:00 pm (6:00 pm on Sunday)    Hot dog and marshmallow roast
*purchase tickets at the Info Booth or at Concession table