Earlier this week the team at Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures in Forest Park, put the finishing touches on the 30 sculptures scheduled to line Ottawa’s downtown streets on Saturday, for the Ottawa Downtown Merchants Association’s Ice Odyssey.

The 2nd Annual event is being held Saturday December 11, 2010 with family friendly events planned for the entire day.
The Holiday Bazaar begins at 8am – 4pm
The Christmas Farmers Market ( 807 Building) 8 am -4pm
Live Reindeer ( east Madison St) 10 am -2pm
Carriage Rides ( Washington Park) 10am -2pm
Picture with Christmas Mascots & Santa 10am – 3pm
Live Ice Sculpting ( East Madison St.) 11am – 2pm
We are Ottawa Photos Shoot ( 725 LaSalle St) 11am – 3pm
YMCA Winter Carnival ( 201 E. Jackson St) 11am – 3pm
CHOAS Make It Take It Ornaments ( Columbus St) 11am – 3pm
Merchant Window Decorating Contest
Ice Sculpture Tour
Strolling Christmas Carolers
YMCA is holding a Chili Cook-off during the Ice Odyssey … come sample some great tasting chili , $ 3.00 to sample ALL PROCEEDS go to Partners in Youth
Beautiful Downtown Ottawa welcomes both friends and neighbors to come celebrate creativity and wonder. This holiday event is family focused so bring the kids and bring your camera because it’s up to Mother Nature just how long the creative ice sculptures will be here to enjoy.
Starved Rock Country is known for its family focused environment and beautiful Christmas wonder.
Don’t miss this event!
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