Winter City Strategy

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Hopefully it goes past the the Hotel Mac and down McDougall Hill Road

[Coldrsx]

My bet is Churchill to shaw, down, LMP, across bridge sprint.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

That works too. Though I'm rooting for McDougall Hill partly for selfish reasons because then I can watch from my balcony!

[Airboy]

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

My bet is Churchill to shaw, down, LMP, across bridge sprint.

Yup my thoughts as well. but straight down Shaw using the remaining terraces then into LMP.

Another event that I heard about was the Canadian Cycle Cross Championships. This year and Next are at the Forks in Winnipeg. This would be held in late October. The site being looked at is in the Goldbar Park Capilano Park area. I mentioned that Kinsmen would be a better location and maybe LMP.

There would be a beer garden involved.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

This year's Christmas tree in Churchill Square
http://globalnews.ca/news/1673632/massive-christmas-tree-in-churchill-square-to-be-lit-up-saturday/

[Hallsy's Toupee]

You better not cry, you better not pout: Santa Claus indoor mall parade cancelled
Outdoor parade a possibility next year
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmo...s+indoor+mall+parade/10413925/story.html

Saying that interest in the holiday procession was dwindling, the city’s Downtown Business Association quietly scuttled the event after last year’s 26th installation.

“Some things just get past their time, and we finally reached that point,” Jim Taylor, executive director of the downtown business group, said Tuesday evening. “Participation had been fading for the last three years and we finally came to the conclusion that it wasn’t going to be feasible anymore.

“The parade was very labour-intensive and expensive to put on and it had got hard to get new entries. What happened is pretty simple. It was a combination of things.”

The association is mulling the possibility of replacing the event with an outdoor parade perhaps as early as next year. It has been studying the cost and logistics involved with Toronto’s annual Santa Claus Parade, and Vancouver’s similar holiday fete. Both are only able to take place with the backing of major corporate sponsors.

“We haven’t abandoned the idea of seeing an outdoor parade,” Taylor said. “We think it may be feasible, but there was no way possible that we could do it this year. But that very well may be a better fit.”

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Push on for outdoor Santa Claus parade. Would you go? (with Poll)
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and he used to parade down Jasper Avenue in Edmonton
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmo...rade+Would+with+Poll/10427475/story.html

[Coldrsx]

Combine it with a larger light the tree event a week later into Nov.... but less parade, more celebration.

[Coldrsx]

An International Affair

The Winter Cities Shake-Up is a unique opportunity to meet and network with delegates and experts from around the world: urban planners and designers, entrepreneurs and business people, artists, cultural and community organizers, and other brilliant people who live, work and play in winter cities.

The Conference offers you a chance to learn from and brainstorm with like-minded people on best practices and new approaches and to share experiences and learnings about the quality of life in winter cities.

Join us in Edmonton this January for presentations as well as innovative and informative field trips and activities that will inspire you to thrive in and love your winter city.
Conference Highlights

Keynote Speakers

Helen Marriage, Artichoke
Mikael Colville-Andersen, Copenhagenize Design Company
Terry O-Reilly, Canadian Broadcast Producer and Marketing Guru

Program
Presentations and panels by experts from winter cities around the world
Field trips throughout Edmonton for hands-on experiences
Invigorating outdoor activities with the November Project for early risers
VIP Winter Festival for delegates
WinterCity Shake-Up Festival and Market in Edmonton's Churchill Square
Pre and Post Conference Activities
Bison Tour at Elk Island National Park, Tuesday, January 27, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Skiing and Snowboarding at Snow Valley, Tuesday, January 27, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Starlight Bike Ride to the University of Alberta Observatory, Thursday, January 29, 7:20 pm to 9:00 pm
Fun with Snow Sculpting and Winterscaping, Friday, January 30, 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Wacky Winter Challenge at Miquelon Lake, Friday, January 30, 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Tour Through the River Valley with Walkable Edmonton, Friday, January 30, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Cross-Country Ski at the Victoria Park Nordic Ski Loop, Friday, January 30, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Sign up for these activities when you register for the Conference. Each optional pre or post-conference activity is an additional $15.

For more information on all Winter Shake-Up speakers, our program, registration, accommodation, and other details, please visit www.wintercitiesconference.com.


Early Bird Registration

Registration for Winter Cities Shake-Up is open and our Early Bird rates are available until December 19.

Click here to register for the conference and the additional activities available before and after the conference!

Your registration includes:
Opening Reception and the Flying Canoe / L'aventure du canoë experience (an evening event for delegates only!)
Invigorating Morning Activities with the November Project
Access to all conference sessions and a choice of one field trip
Networking opportunities with delegates from winter cities around the world
Explore Edmonton

You can start exploring our winter city now at Explore Edmonton!
Contact Us

Website: www.wintercitiesconference.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 780-436-0983 ext. 223
Twitter: @WinterCities

[Hallsy's Toupee]

#yegsnowfight ‏@yegsnowfight 44m44 minutes ago

#yegsnowfight tomorrow noon @ Kinsmen Park. Family friendly. Bring a can for foodbank. We assume no responsibility. Play safe. Pass it on!

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Anyone heading down to the big snowball fight at noon?

Sadly my plans have changed and can't go. Hope its an awesome time! If you go, remember to bring Food Bank donation.

http://globalnews.ca/news/1712630/get-re...snowball-fight-set-for-sunday-afternoon/

[Hallsy's Toupee]

Looks like quite the turnout! GoPro footage of snowball fight
http://globalnews.ca/news/1713362/in-pho...tPostID=0bbefb160915492b8873d7f91494503b

[Coldrsx]

Cricket club being used as warming hut in Victoria Park. Awesome.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmo...+gives+skiers+winter/10468491/story.html

[Coldrsx]

Winter city drink competition round 2!

http://blogs.edmontonjournal.com/2014/12...-winter-drinks-competitions-with-prizes/

[Coldrsx]

So awesome!

Skiing to work becomes an option for south-side residents


BY ELISE STOLTE, EDMONTON JOURNAL D

EDMONTON - A new group of neighbourhood ski enthusiasts in the south is about to score its first big win — a 10-pair locking ski rack at the Century Park LRT station.

The custom welding is done. They’re just waiting for a few more pieces in the mail and the rack will be available to let southsiders ski on their commute or go shopping one stop north at Southgate Centre.

It means freedom, regular exercise and a chance to avoid the mad scramble to get a parking stall at Century Park before it fills up at 7:05 each weekday morning, said co-founder Michelle Jehn, a provincial employee who bikes to the LRT twice a week during the summer.

“All of a sudden winter comes and I have to put the bike away. This is great. This is a great idea,” said Jehn. The one-year old informal crew organized through social media designed the rack themselves and built it with a $1,000-grant from the area community leagues.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/edmo...south+side+residents/10658851/story.html

[Airboy]

We just need snow.

[Daveography]

Originally Posted by Airboy

We just need snow.

[Coldrsx]

Winter Cities: By the Numbers

The Winter Cities Shake-Up is an international conference on shaking up preconceptions about how we plan, design, live, work, and play in winter cities. It's a conference for urban planners and designers, entrepreneurs and business people, artists, cultural and community organizers, and people who live in winter cities and want to take advantage of all winter has to offer.

Did you know that over 3.5 days, we'll have 60 presentations, 9 field trips, 30 market vendors, and more?

Check out our latest blog post on all that's included for your registration fee - this is a package you don't want to miss!

For more information on Winter Shake-Up speakers, our program, registration, accommodation, and other details, please visit www.wintercitiesconference.com.
Early Bird Deadline is Friday, December 19!

To experience all of the action, register before December 19 and take advantage of our Early Bird rate! Other great non-profit, student and regular registration rates are also available right up until the conference.

http://www.wintercitiesconference.com/shake-up-festival-and-market/

WHEN DEEP WINTER SETS IN, EDMONTON WILL SHOW THE WORLD WE KNOW HOW TO PARTY OUTSIDE!

ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, FOLLOWING THE WINTER CITIES SHAKE-UP! CONFERENCE, DOWNTOWN EDMONTON WILL BE TRANSFORMED FOR THE 1ST EVER WINTER SHAKE-UP! FESTIVAL AND MARKET, AND IT'S FREE TO ALL CONFERENCE DELEGATES AND EDMONTONIANS!

Shop local at our city's first outdoor winter market with over 40 vendors
Roast marshmellows at fire pits
Enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine and other warm drinks in the family friendly beverage garden
Take in stunning indoor and outdoor live entertainment and displays by local talent
Create your own winter art
Enjoy MANY MORE incredible activities
JOIN US ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM IN EDMONTON'S CHURCHILL SQUARE AND EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC THAT IS ONLY POSSIBLE IN A NORTHERN CITY.

http://www.wintercitiesconference.com

[Airboy]

OK Snow Just in the Valley. and on all the ski trails.

[Hallsy's Toupee]

^^ Is it just me or are there more conferences and meetings on winter city strategies in this city than actual things to do in the winter?