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Confederation Park
Discover an icy world of wonder! Come admire masterpieces at Rogers Crystal Garden, and witness a fusion of art and ice. Be sure to stop by at night, when lighting turns ice-carving masterpieces into a breathtaking sight (starting Sunday, February 7).
February 5 to 7: 23rd Rogers International Ice-Carving Competition
International Ice-Carving Competition 2009
Last year during the 22nd International Ice-Carving Competition, 35 carvers from 10 different countries came and put their talents to the test. Here are the winning sculptures for 2009, carved to the theme of Living Art.
Pairs Category
1st place: Ephemeride
Samuel Girault (France) and Michal Mizula (Poland)
Also winner of the Media Choice Award and the Public's Choice Award

2nd place: Poseidon Adventure
Armando Baisas and Sigfredo Cahatol (Philippines)

3rd place: Introducing Bozo the…
Suguru Kanbayashi and Kevin Ashe (Canada)

Singles Category
1st place: Lady Hopper
Ross Baisas (Philippines)
Also winner of the Media Choice Award and the Public's Choice Award
2nd place: Angel
Myroslav Dedyshyn (Ukraine)

3rd place: Z-500
Gordon Matkun (Croatia)



