NCC preps for Winterlude

The National Capital Commission is in full prep mode getting the city ready to host the 34th annual Winterlude festival.

Construction workers and mascots alike pitched in to make snow in Jacques-Cartier Park last week. The park is being transformed into Snowflake Kingdom, a central hub of snowy activity during the two week festival starting February 2.

Snowmaking machines billow out the fluffy white stuff.

Winterlude’s mascots wear bright orange safety vests as they oversee snowmaking progress in Jacques-Cartier Park.