Ice Carving

Elena Kraemer, 11 (right) is focused on her ice carving work, as is her sister Emilie (in the background). Photo Credit: Tracey Tong

Learn to carve ice in the capital

This past year, Ottawa-based world ice-carving champion Suguru Kanbayashi was trying to think of ways to introduce his art form to his young children.   “It’s a 100 per cent easily recycled medium with very little impact environmentally,” says Kanbayashi, […]

“Making ice look cool digitally is extremely challenging, says Suguru Kanbayashi, pictured here at Winterlude in 2022. “When seeing art in person, people are far more forgiving than seeing an image or video on screen. People expect perfection when looking at something on their screen and ice sculptures have so many variables that it's tough to convey its beauty.” Photo: Courtesy Suguru Kanbayashi

Ice, ice baby

Ottawa’s Suguru Kanbayashi was six years old when his father became one of the original ice sculptors at Winterlude. More than four decades later, Kanbayashi’s work is highlighted annually during the festival at Confederation Park and on Sparks Street   […]

Photo: Courtesy National Capital Commission

12 Great Family Fun Events

Here’s to a fun start to 2026! Here’s what’s happening in the National Capital Region this winter   What: Wizard of Oz, the 3D Experience Where:  Ottawa Family Cinema, Rideau Community Hub, 815 St-Laurent Blvd. When: Saturday, Jan. 24 Why: […]