Build a Little Ice Castle
Join us for a magical, hands-on holiday workshop where you'll create a shimmering little masterpiece to treasure forever.
Add a touch of holiday magic to your visit at our Little Ice Castle Workshop!
Step into a sparkling winter wonderland and let your creativity take the lead.
This hands-on workshop invites guests of all ages to craft their own Miniature Ice Castle. With guidance from our team, you will assemble, decorate, and bring your icy masterpiece to life. Best of all, you get to take your ice castle home and display it all season long.
These workshops melt away quickly, so don’t wait to join the fun! Reserve your spot early to ensure your place in this frosty adventure. Tickets for this workshop are available online only.
What to expect
In this workshop, participants will:
Receive Your Own Workshop Kit
Each participant receives their very own Little Ice Castle Workshop Kit complete with all the materials and instructions to build your icy castle.
Be Guided by Our Creative Team
Our friendly team will be there to guide you step by step, sharing tips, encouragement and a little spark of inspiration as your castle comes to life.
Take Home Your Finished Castle
At the end of the session, you will bring home your complete miniature ice castle as a memory of your winter little adventure.
Saturday, Dec. 6 & Sunday, Dec. 7
There are only 20 spots available per timeslot.
1st Timeslot | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
2nd Timeslot | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
3rd Timeslot | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
4th Timeslot | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
- Location: Event rooms inside Little Canada (across from our Little Ottawa Destination)
- Admission: Workshop participation requires valid general admission to Little Canada. If you already have an admission ticket, you only need to buy the workshop ticket ($10).
- Workshop Price: $10
- Passport Holders: Please log in to either your Individual or Family Passport portal to purchase the workshop at a special rate.
Please note:
The time indicated above is for the workshop start time. You must arrive earlier to Little Canada so that you can get to the workshop onsite by the time indicated on your ticket.
This workshop is suitable for children 6+. Children 12 and under will require adult supervision at all times. Parents are welcome to sit with their child during the workshop, even if they are not participating.
Build your own miniature masterpiece and take home a frosty keepsake from your visit to Little Canada.
Workshop FAQ
Nope! All the required materials will be provided for you when you arrive.
No. There is a $10 cost to participate in the workshop in addition to your general admission ticket.
The cost of the workshop is $10 plus your general admission pricing. Please see package prices below:
- Adult (13-64) admission + workshop | $46
- Senior admission (65+) + workshop | $38
- Student admission + workshop | $38
- Child admission (12 and under) + workshop | $32
Yes! Parents are allowed to sit with their children while they are working on their ice castle; however, everyone attending must have valid general admission. If you decide that you would like to participate, you can purchase a separate workshop ticket for $10.
The workshop is only available December 6th and 7th. If there is available space in one of the other timeslots, our team may be able to change your workshop ticket time; however, that is not guaranteed. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel, our team can assist you in a refund.