Ice Carving
2025 theme: "20th Anniversary"
This year our team of professional carvers are creating you a magical land filled with ice. The 2025 event will play host to some of the greatest ice features the North has seen. High on Ice 2025 will be a family friendly and show stopping event.
As you are aware, the weather is always throwing us curve balls, this may result in some changes to ice features, but don't worry it will still be magical.
StoryWalk® in Ice - "The Lorax by Dr. Seuss"
Carver: David Ducharme and Suzanne Ruseler
Join David and Suzanne as they bring to life a beloved children's book in the heart of Fort St John. The Lorax, written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss has been read to children around the world since 1971. This book holds a special place in our hearts. This new interactive commission ice feature was brought to life in 2024, and we are excited to host another animated story in the park to delight children everywhere, and bring parents back to a place where they may have read this book with their now, grown up children.
Lil Chips + Kids Zone!
Carver: Abram Waterman
Every year we want to make sure you have an opportunity to celebrate with us - and this year is no different. Abram (Abe) will have a fun and interactive sculpture for you to get up close and personal with at the Lil' Chippers wall. You'll want to head to the kids area and immerse yourself with hands on fun in ice.
Large Commission
Carver: Dmitrii Klimentko
Dmitrii (Dima) is an extremely gifted sculptor, and this year he will have a large signature piece in the centre of the park. This piece will be a show stopper, and be a 3D piece honoring 20 years of High on Ice. Dima will contextualize and pay hommage to what High on Ice has meant to our community for 20 years. We can't wait to see what he creates.
Welcome Wall of Memory
Carver: Kevin Lewis + Peter Vogelaar
Join Kevin and Peter at the entrance into our favourite winter event. They will intricately design a unique piece that we hope will offer a photo opportunity for you to make your own memories with (as long as the weather cooperates) us. You've been along for these 20 years and we are so glad you came.
The Fire Tower - IS BACK!! (and better than ever)
Carver: Ryan Cook
The fire tower this year will include elements that will leave you scratching your head with how in the world Ryan was able to create such an amazing piece of art. You will have to join us again on Sunday during the closing ceremonies when we light this structure on fire and watch as fire and ice combine. Ryan will challenge himself to create a piece to remember for years to come.
