Live Ice Sculptures

To celebrate Lunar New Year and Chinook Blast, the Chinatown BIA—together with funders and sponsors Calgary Arts Development, Tourism Calgary, the City of Calgary, Calgary Economic Development, the Chinese Consulate, PetroChina Canada, China National Offshore Oil Corporation(CNOOC), China Petrochemical Corporation(SINOPEC), Canada China Association of Enterprises(CCAE)（Canadian Northwest Region, the Asian Heritage Foundation, and valued community partners—is proud to present a vibrant live ice sculpture activation in Chinatown and at Eau Claire Plaza. Visitors are invited to check out these live demonstrations and explore additional ice carvings displayed throughout Chinatown. This free, family-friendly experience offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the artistry and cultural tradition of ice sculpting while enjoying Calgary’s winter festival season.

Master ice sculptors from Heilongjiang, China, who has the world’s largest ice and snow festival, will transform massive blocks of ice into stunning works of art during live carving sessions on the following date & times!

Event Schedule:

FEB 9: Live Ice Carving at Daqing Square 6pm-8pm

FEB 10: Live Ice Carving at Daqing Square 9am-5pm

FEB 12: Live Ice Carving at Eau Claire Plaza 12pm-6pm

FEB 13: Live Ice carving at Eau Claire Plaza from 9am-4pm

• Finishing touches will be made with Chinook Blast Asian Hertiage Foundation at 5pm followed by a Dragon Dance performance at 6PM at the Chinook Blast Page.
• Opening ceremonies on stage at the Eau Claire by 5:30pm with a Dragon Dance. Followed by other performances!

FREE ADMISSION. ALL AGES WELCOME.
-A free, family-friendly winter experience celebrating culture and artistry

-Live ice carving demonstrations

-Beautiful ice sculptures on display throughout Chinatown