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Celebrating our (short) winter!

The 2024 Sandy Hill Winter Carnival on January 28 was a smashing success, thanks to sub-zero temperatures and the participation of so many volunteers and community partners.

Cotton candy was new this year and a HUGE hit.
Photos: Paula Tchen and Christine Aubry
Horses from John Cundell’s stable in the Byward Market offered a retro tour of the streets around Annie Pootoogook Park.
Photos: Paula Tchen and Christine Aubry
Sweet treats, carriage rides, dance displays: the community centre was a happening place!
Photos: Paula Tchen and Christine Aubry

 

Taffy / tire, bien sûr !
Photos: Paula Tchen and Christine Aubry

 

Gus Hamel found there was just enough snow for this dandy and his dog.
Photos: Paula Tchen and Christine Aubry

 

Some of the people who came out to help with the Winter Carnival
From left to right: Louise Lapointe (ASH Chair); Derek McDonald (Sandy Hill Community Centre manager); Councillor Stéphanie Plante; Calla Barnett (ASH Board member)
Photo: HS Canada/Philippe Owen