Winter Weekend
Held each year during the Family Day weekend, this event is a great opportunity to discover the beauty of winter in Killarney Provincial Park. Glide along 30km of cross-country ski trails, take a guided snowshoe hike, and view the stars from the Park’s Main Beach.
The Winter Weekend for 2025 will be held on February 14-16. A weekend full of fun including art programming, guided hikes, campfires, winter camping demos, a BBQ lunch, and much more! This year we have brought back the dinner at the Sportsman Inn! You will need to rsvp by January 31st to reserve your place for the dinner, and can do so at the following link:
2025 Itinerary
Friday - February 14
Arrive, get settled in!
Snowshoe and Ski Rentals at the Outpost
Saturday - February 15
Complimentary Welcome BBQ Lunch
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Nature Centre
Burgers, hotdogs, and hot chocolate (vegetarian option available)
Lure of the North Winter Camping Presentation/Demo
2 to 4 p.m. Meet at site 35
Come by to learn some traditional methods about how to set up a winter camping site with a hot tent and stove
Dinner with Friends of Killarney Park ($)
5:30 p.m. Meet at Sportsman’s Inn Anchorage Restaurant
Dinner cost is $45/person (Chicken, Steak or Vegetarian Option)
Can be paid at door or in the Outpost if not paid prior to arrival, but rsvp is required.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour - Live Music by Katherine Fischer
6:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner Starts - Speeches
7:00-7:30 p.m. FOKP Publication Presentation by Tegan Smallwood
7:30-8:30 p.m. Dessert and KPP Trivia by Juls
8:30-9:00 p.m. KPP Research Presentation by Celine Lafrance from Queens University
9:00-9:45 p.m. Thank you for coming! - Live Music by Katherine Fischer
Sunday - February 16
Live Art Demonstration with Christy A Smith
11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Meet at Nature Center
Walk down to George Lake with hot chocolate
Bring your own Chair and Mug
Will move into Nature Center if it is too cold
Campfire
12:00-12:30 p.m. Meet at Fire Pit by Nature Center
Bring your own chair
Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs (roasters provided)
Guided Hike/Snowshoe
1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet at Nature Center
Join Chief Park Naturalist Kathleen on a hike across George Lake to marvel at the beauty of the La Cloche Mountains. This hike will take approximately 2 hours, over the frozen lake. Depending on snow fall, it may be beneficial to wear snow cleats or snowshoes with cleat bottoms. The hike will be at a leisurely pace, with stops along the way to learn about the surrounding area. If ice conditions are judged to be unsafe, the hike will take place on the La Cloche Silhouette trail instead, starting at the same time and location.
Arrive, get settled in!
Snowshoe and Ski Rentals at the Outpost
Saturday - February 15
Complimentary Welcome BBQ Lunch
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Nature Centre
Burgers, hotdogs, and hot chocolate (vegetarian option available)
Lure of the North Winter Camping Presentation/Demo
2 to 4 p.m. Meet at site 35
Come by to learn some traditional methods about how to set up a winter camping site with a hot tent and stove
Dinner with Friends of Killarney Park ($)
5:30 p.m. Meet at Sportsman’s Inn Anchorage Restaurant
Dinner cost is $45/person (Chicken, Steak or Vegetarian Option)
Can be paid at door or in the Outpost if not paid prior to arrival, but rsvp is required.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour - Live Music by Katherine Fischer
6:30-7:00 p.m. Dinner Starts - Speeches
7:00-7:30 p.m. FOKP Publication Presentation by Tegan Smallwood
7:30-8:30 p.m. Dessert and KPP Trivia by Juls
8:30-9:00 p.m. KPP Research Presentation by Celine Lafrance from Queens University
9:00-9:45 p.m. Thank you for coming! - Live Music by Katherine Fischer
Sunday - February 16
Live Art Demonstration with Christy A Smith
11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Meet at Nature Center
Walk down to George Lake with hot chocolate
Bring your own Chair and Mug
Will move into Nature Center if it is too cold
Campfire
12:00-12:30 p.m. Meet at Fire Pit by Nature Center
Bring your own chair
Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs (roasters provided)
Guided Hike/Snowshoe
1:00-3:00 p.m. Meet at Nature Center
Join Chief Park Naturalist Kathleen on a hike across George Lake to marvel at the beauty of the La Cloche Mountains. This hike will take approximately 2 hours, over the frozen lake. Depending on snow fall, it may be beneficial to wear snow cleats or snowshoes with cleat bottoms. The hike will be at a leisurely pace, with stops along the way to learn about the surrounding area. If ice conditions are judged to be unsafe, the hike will take place on the La Cloche Silhouette trail instead, starting at the same time and location.
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Winter Safety TipsTRAVEL OVER ICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
Your safety is ultimately your responsibility. If you do plan to cross lakes, check for the latest ice conditions with staff. Exercise caution near creeks, narrows, dams and other areas of moving water. BE PREPARED FOR SEVERE COLD
Temperatures can get as low as -30C. Bring proper clothing, a sleeping bag and other equipment for these conditions. Carry a survival kit with you. |