# Event Details - **Event Name**: WinterPLAY - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: WinterPLAY returns on February 20-24, 2026 with many winter activities to enjoy! Shootout on the Snye has been cancelled due to extreme cold and wind chill. Several teams have already cancelled, significantly impacting scheduling and team availability for the tournament. Players who were registered as of Feb. 20 will be refunded their registration fees next week. This event is beloved by many and this decision was not made easily. The safety of players, volunteers, referees, and staff is the top priority. See the full schedule of events at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY On Friday Feb. 20, WinterPLAY event grounds open at 2 p.m., instead of 10 a.m., due to extreme cold earlier this week which delayed essential work. After Friday, WinterPLAY opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. Event grounds will be monitored by security during the day and overnight to ensure the safety of all. Please respect the event hours and do not access the event grounds after hours. Daily events: Horse n’ Wagon Rides, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (2 p.m. start on Friday) Ice sculptures and slides, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (2 p.m. start on Friday) Leisure skating at Borealis Park 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fuel up at the WinterCHALET: Feeling hungry? The WinterCHALET will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday and from 12 to 8 p.m., Saturday to Tuesday, featuring: BBQ (burgers, hotdogs) Coffee, tea, and baked goods Chips, pop, bottled water and snacks Register for a chance to win Skate Under the Fireworks: On Sunday, Feb. 22, you could skate under the fireworks on your own rink, complete with a firepit. Winners may bring a total of 20 family members or friends (winner included)! Perfect for creating unforgettable winter memories. The draw will take place on Friday, Feb. 20 at 12 p.m., to skate during the fireworks display on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enter at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY Rink and fire pit bookings: Book your own rink or fire pit during WinterPLAY! Rink bookings are free and can be made on available time slots on Friday (after 2 p.m.), Monday and Tuesday. There are also time slots available on Saturday and Sunday, but bookings are limited due to Shootout on the Snye. Plan ahead by booking online! You can book 45-minute time slots with 15-minutes in-between bookings. You may only book two back-to-back time slots, for a total of 1 hour and 45-minutes. Book a rink and firepit at rmwb.ca/WinterPLAY. Please dress for the weather and windchill: To safely enjoy WinterPLAY, please look ahead at the forecast. Remember to: Dress in layers. This will help you maintain your body temperature. Wear a toque, mittens or gloves, and good winter boots. If you’re able, pack extra layers in your vehicle or backpack, especially for kids. Know the signs and symptoms of frost nip and bite and get somewhere warm if you start to experience it. While there will be warm-up tents set-up throughout the event site, many of the WinterPLAY activities are outside of these tents. To make sure your experience is enjoyable, please dress to the conditions. Snye closures and construction: As event construction for WinterPLAY continues, please be advised: - The parking lot at the Snye will be closed until Feb. 27. - You’ll need to access the Clearwater River from Waterways. - When the event begins, drive with caution and obey traffic signage. Continue to use caution, follow all posted signage and stay clear of barricaded areas, construction crews and equipment. Construction areas are clearly marked and monitored to ensure public safety. For those looking to access the Clearwater River, please use the Tom Weber and Raphael Cree boat launches. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-mcmurray/winterplay/200029664508929 - **Event Categories**: sports, charities, fireworks, it, tournaments - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1817 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029664508929?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=fort+mcmurray-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Mcmurray - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Snye River, Fort McMurray AB - **lat**: 56.730549284984 - **long**: -111.36840165868 - **full address**: Snye River, Fort McMurray AB, Fort Mcmurray, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (https://allevents.in/org/regional-municipality-of-wood-buffalo/2519343) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e0ce9f3ac85764ca35a043b978189b36702e41d1cc9088a25af001ee4b910717-rimg-w1200-h800-dc0a0809-gmir?v=1771675986 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/18f44fb0964af33454b5fe539c3d7f9b8ef320d70868485a8ffa137d277c606e-rimg-w300-h300-dc4c4444-gmir?v=1771675987 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Snye River, Fort McMurray AB, Fort Mcmurray, Canada - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, charities, fireworks, it, tournaments - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WinterPLAY ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Festival", "name": "WinterPLAY", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e0ce9f3ac85764ca35a043b978189b36702e41d1cc9088a25af001ee4b910717-rimg-w1200-h800-dc0a0809-gmir?v=1771675986", "startDate": "2026-02-20", "endDate": "2026-02-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/fort-mcmurray/winterplay/200029664508929", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Snye River, Fort McMurray AB", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "Snye River, Fort McMurray AB, Fort Mcmurray, Canada", "addressLocality": "Fort Mcmurray", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "56.730549284984", "longitude": "-111.36840165868" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "WinterPLAY returns on February 20-24, 2026 with many winter activities to enjoy!\n\nShootout on the Snye has been cancelled due to extreme cold and wind chill.\n\nSeveral teams have already cancelled, significantly impacting scheduling and team availability for the tournament. \n\nPlayers who were registe", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/regional-municipality-of-wood-buffalo/2519343", "description": "At more than 63,000 square kilometres, the RMWB is the second-largest municipality in Canada and located in the heart of Canada's energy future." } ] } ] ```