5 Reasons to LOVE Riverview Winter Carnival 2022

Looking for the latest RWC info? Check their website: www.townofriverview.ca/events/winter-carnival

Okay, I know it’s a little cheesy and there really are waaaaaay more than just FIVE reasons to love the Town of Riverview’s Annual Winter Carnival, but I am 👏 here 👏 for 👏 it!

Let’s count them down, shall we?

5. EQUIPMENT LOANS

It can be a lot to invest in winter gear, especially if you haven’t tried out the activity yet to know if it’s a great fit. That’s why Riverview’s Family Equipment Loan program is so amazing!

There is a membership fee of $23 for Winter 2022. Find the details here. You can up to two weeks in advance, or check last-minute availability on Wednesdays. Equipment is delivered on Wednesday and retrieved on Monday. Enjoy on your own or check out some of the snowshoeing & disc golf events during Winter Carnival!

4. GEOCACHING

🪙Limited edition Winter Carnival geocoin? Yes, please!

Complete the Winter Geocaching Challenge then claim your geocoin from the Cache Up volunteers outdoors at the Fundy Chocolate River Station parking lot. Geocaching event code is GC9M7GR; the cache info will be posted on Friday, Feb 4.

Not sure what geocaching is all about? Read Pickle Planet’s Guide to Geocaching

3. SKATEBOARDING

Looking for a little out-of-the-box way to enjoy some adult only time? How about an afternoon learning to skateboard!

East Coast Street Styles professional instructors will get you comfy with the space & the skills so you can bring the kids another day. DYK – this is one of Canada’s only year-round, fully supervised indoor skateparks? It’s an incredible facility in our community!

🛹 25+ only FREE Learn to Skateboard Clinic
👟 Wear sneakers & comfy clothes; all the rest of the gear is provided.
📆 Saturday, Feb 5 @ 1pm FULL
📆 Saturday, Feb 12 @ 1pm LIMITED SPACES REMAIN
📍 145 Lakeside Drive
💓 Early Valentine’s Date Idea — it’s easier to find a Saturday afternoon sitter!

2. WINTER WONDERLAND PARK

🛷 Sliding Hill
⛸️ Skating Oval
🏂 Snowboard Hill
❄️ Trails for walking & more!

Winter Wonderland Park is one of our favourite winter destinations as a family! Be sure to check the Town’s Conditions & Cancellations page before heading out to avoid disappointment; the hills & ice are always dependant on the weather.

MUST READ: Pickle Planet’s Winter Wonderland Playground Profile

And last, but certainly not least … ❄️❄️❄️

1. SNOW SCULPTING‼️

The Town’s Second Annual Snow Sculpture Challenge is going to be amazing! Did you check out last year’s epic creations? More than 250 entries!!

🆕 This year, the Town is creating a map so you can visit ALL the entries.
✅ You can even enter one of the amazing giveaways JUST by voting for your favourite creation!
🛖 The amazing prizes? A two-night stay in a heated Yurt in Fundy National Park & a season’s pass for your family.
🐧 One of the challenges this year is create a bird snow sculpture. There is also the open creative category and the voter’s choice award.

The creations need to be built by Monday, February 7, with the map being released that afternoon. Get out & vote until Sunday – the Voter’s Choice winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day. 💓

The sculpting bug has caught on, too! We see Moncton, Dieppe, Memramcook, Salisbury, and more are encouraging residents to sculpt & share this winter. And if you’re in the Caraquet area, be sure to keep an eye out for Jean Pascal Brideau’s amazing creations. Last year it was a Mario & Luigi masterpiece and this year we’ve seen photos of a giant beaver; the most jaw-dropping (so far!) for me was his Toy Story creation.

Ours aren’t that impressive yet – but it’s good to have goals!