Warm up your winter with Chinook Blast powered by Shaw in Calgary. This winter festival is a celebration of the best of winter in Calgary with safe and fun ways to warm up your schedule. Local artists will illuminate winter nights with photo-worthy installations along with events and activities from winter festivals, including GLOW, Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Block Heater, and Ethnik Festival. Discover everything you need to know about Chinook Blast powered by Shaw and stay tuned for more updates.

Please verify the status of all activities and refer to our COVID-19 Traveller Update for more information.

What is Chinook Blast?

Chinook Blast is a winter festival in Calgary and the perfect chance to celebrate the season. Free and fun festivities for the whole family will be available for four weeks of the festival with art installations, activities, buskers, pop-up performances, a community stage, and artist pavilion. This year you can participate in a variety of world-class festivals, free outdoor programming, artistic light displays, and cultural experiences. There is truly something for everyone.

When is Chinook Blast?

Chinook Blast takes place from February 4 - 27, 2022. Bundle up and enjoy the outdoor and indoor fun this winter in Calgary with free activities that will take place all four weeks of the festival.

Festival events will also take place during Chinook Blast, including Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Block Heater (February 17-20), GLOW (February 10-12 and 17-19), and Ethnik Festival (February 26). Tickets and festival passes to these events will be available from individual event organizers.

Where is Chinook Blast?

Chinook Blast includes a series of outdoor displays throughout the downtown core of Calgary. You can find all the action in the Chinook Blast Hub, from Municipal Plaza to Olympic Plaza, and continuing west on Stephen Avenue and down the Barclay Mall on 3rd Street SW. The entire festival is a walkable experience everyone can enjoy. Keep a lookout for other displays throughout downtown Calgary during the festival.

Check out the complete Chinook Blast festival map.

Getting to Chinook Blast is easy with Calgary Transit routes throughout the city making stops in the downtown core. Taking the C-Train is a great way to access the Chinook Blast Hub with stops at 3rd Street SW, 1st Street SW, Centre Street, or City Hall. Street parking and Calgary Parking Authority parking lots are easy to access throughout the downtown core. Park near Olympic Plaza for the best experience.

Festival partners will host events at various locations throughout the city.

What activities are part of Chinook Blast?

Start exploring Chinook Blast at The Hub, a collection of free festivities, art installation, pop-up performances, and more, in the city centre that will take place over four weeks of the festival. Community Pop-Ups will also light up neighbourhoods to create unique Chinook Blast experiences. Tickets are not required to visit The Hub or the Community Pop-Ups.

That’s just the start of the winter fun with anchor events that are ready to rock. Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Block Heater, GLOW, and Ethnik Festival will complete the rest of the calendar. Tickets and festival passes to these events will be available from individual event organizers.

Check out the complete Chinook Blast event schedule.

What are the health and safety rules at Chinook Blast?

Safety is the top priority at Chinook Blast with event organizers working closely with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the City of Calgary to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. Check the Chinook Blast safety page or signup for the Chinook Blast newsletter to receive the latest information.

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