Bon Soo Winter Carnival
The Bon Soo Winter Carnival is an annual winter carnival in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The carnival, held every February, began in 1964 , and has grown to become one of Ontario's top 50 festivals. The festival features a diverse program of outdoor and indoor sports and activity events, as well as cultural activities including concerts, ice sculptures, and a polar bear swim.
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Genre | Winter festival |
Begins | Early February |
Ends | Mid February |
Frequency | Annually |
Location(s) | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
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The Bon Soo Winter Carnival is a remnant of French Canadian culture, tracing its roots back to the Montreal Carnivale. The carnival is named after its mascot Bon Soo, created by Ken MacDougall.[1]
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References
- Sault Ste. Marie News and Video :: soonews.ca :: A Proud Sault Icon Archived February 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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