PRESENTS:
2024
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
FEB 2ND-10TH 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON
FEATURING
OLG OPENING CEREMONIES & FIREWORKS • SNOW SLIDES •
ALGOMA UNIVERSITY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE & HUNGER FREEZE •
POLAR RUSH URBAN OBSTACLE COURSE • SEARCHMONT RAIL JAM •
NORTHERN SUPERIOR BREW CO. 19+ ZONE • BRETT KISSEL LIVE •
SAULT BLUES SOCIETY PRESENTS: THE BLACKBURN BROTHERS
MACHINE SHOP GOURMET DINNER • AOR WAGON RIDES •
COMEDY DUO THE DEADLY AUNTIES • HELICOPTER RIDES •
PUC’S BONCON & MARIO KART TOURNI • PONY RIDES •
FIRE & ICE HOT SAUCE CHALLENGE • DJ DISCO SKATE •
ILLUSIONIST RYAN McFARLING • EDM SNOWBATH •
HIAWATHA HIGHANDS LANTERN SKI • GLOW NIGHT •
RAPP BNGO • CLIMB N FUN RIDABLE ANIMALS •
INFLATABLE MAZE • LASER TAG • ZTAG & MORE!
[Link] @MrBonSoo
PREMIER SPONSOR SIGNATURE SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSORS
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Board acknowledges, with respect, that we are in
Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory
of the Anishinaabe and known as Bawating. Bawating is the home of Garden River First Nation,
Batchewana First Nation, the Historic Sault Ste. Marie Metis Council.
HOLD ONTO YOUR TOQUES - BON SOO IS BACK!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR TITLE SPONSOR: Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) has a long history of
supporting festivals that bring people together and strengthen communities, like Bon Soo!
Supporting community events is part of OLG's commitment to making Ontario a better place to live.
We have been a proud sponsor of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival for over 25 years and are thrilled to
be continuing the celebrations this year!
WHO IS MR. BON SOO? A beloved 6’ft tall snowball with rosy-red cheeks known as Mr. Bon Soo made
their first public appearance in 1963. Sporting a red toque with a pom pom on the end and a big red
coat, Mr. Bon Soo came into the city of Sault Ste. Marie like a storm, and brought with them joy,
laughter, a sprinkle of mischief and tons more snow! Now, every February, Mr. Bon Soo returns to
the Sault as the official representative of the winter carnival to continue spreading joy, laughter and
warmth to help get us through the final stretch of winter.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE BON SOO? The Bon Soo Winter Carnival started with a community of individuals
coming together in the spirit of fun to create an enjoyable event for all ages! The Bon Soo Winter Carnival
became an official and annual event. Bon Soo was created and
designed by local artist Ken McDougall in 1963. His legacy lives
on with the Bon Soo Button which as been designed by SCAN TO VISIT
Brian Oja for many years now. A special thank you to
Jerret Semczyszyn for the 2024 brand refresh. [Link]
WHERE IS THE BON SOO WINTER CARNIVAL?
Bon Soo events happen all over the City of
ZONE 1 - THE CANAL DISTRICT Sault Ste. Marie! You’ll find locations and times beside
87 HURON ST each event in the program. This year you’ll find MOST
of our programming happening downtown in 3 ZONES:
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA & CLERGUE PARK
10 EAST ST
EVENT INFO:
[Link]
ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR
F: @MRBONSOO TAP ROOM
P: 705-975-1623 50 PIM ST
P: 705-989-5288
E: representative@[Link]
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TICKETS AT: [Link]/brettkissel/
SHOP 2024
MERCH
POLAR [Link]/bon_soo/shop/home
PLUNGE
FEB 10 CANADIAN
BUSHPLANE
HERITAGE CENTRE
registration: 12noon
jumps start at: 2pm
weather dependant
live music from the
JAY CASE
& THE ACES
indoor change stations
bar service - canteen
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 2
ONTARIO LOTTERY GAMING PRESENTS
Bon Tidings: Opening Ceremonies
Bum Slides + Kids Zone
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
COST: BON SOO BUTTON
5:00PM - BUM SLIDES OPEN VENDORS Temporary Tattoos from:
6:00PM - OPENING CEREMONIES • Hogan’s Homestead Discover the Canvas
7:00PM - OPENING REMARKS • Beaver Tails
7:20PM - FIREWORK EXTRAVAGANZA • Roolz Vending
OPENING CONCERT:
Saturday Nights
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
COST: BON SOO PASS
8PM
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5
Mcleod Bros. Mechanical
Bon Soo Curling Bonspiel
Tarentorus Sports Club - 56 Avery Rd
COST: $300 PER TEAM registration: 705-542-7862
Friday Feb 2 - Sunday Feb 4
The ShoeFits
FEATURED EVENT: SnoSpike
Water Tower Inn
Entry $100 per team registration: 705-942-3934
Saturday Feb 3 - Sunday Feb 4
BOOK YOUR TIME ON THE CROKICURL RINK
DAILEY AT: [Link]/mnw17
Some of our events rely on cold weather!
Be sure to check in on our social media pages
@mrbonsoo for any last minute weather delays,
postponment or cancellations!
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 3
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
Pancake Breakfast SCIENCE NORTH GREAT LAKES MASKWA AVIATION’s
COST: ADULTS $12 . ANIMAL EXTRAVAGANZA Helicopter Rides
COST: BON SOO PASS COST: $75 a person or $200 for 3
SENIORS $10
9AM-4PM Weight restrictions apply. Ages 2 & up
KIDS 7 & UNDER $7
9AM-11:30AM 10AM - 5PM
Sensitive Sliding ALGOMA STEEL INC Algoma Offroad Trailer Rides
Dedicated hour for those Snow Slides + Kids Zone COST: BON SOO PASS
who prefer a quiter sliding experience COST: BON SOO PASS 10AM – 2PM + 4PM – 8PM
COST: BON SOO PASS 11AM - 8PM
9AM - 10AM
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK
Centre Francophone Skate Hidden Hills Pony Rides Mr. Bon Soo Is An Artist Too
Downtown Plaza Clergue Park Skate Trail Art Gallery of Algoma
Hot Chocolate Provided A winter ride Join the fun and create a Bon Soo
COST: BON SOO PASS on horseback inspired artistic creation!
10AM - 12PM COST: BON SOO PASS PUC COST: BON SOO PASS
12PM - 4PM 2PM
CrokiCurl Vendor Ally Bon Soo Chess Tournament
ZONE 2 - CLERGUE PARK SKATE TRAIL Downtown Plaza The North Branch Library
The classic boardgame meets curling Hogan’s Homestead Taffy Making Register: [Link]
in this life-size version on ice! Beaver Tails & Roolz Vending
TO BOOK YOUR ICE TIME:
[Link]/mnw17
COST: BON SOO PASS
GLOW NIGHT
10AM - 9PM
6PM-8PM -ZONE 1 & 2
NEON SKATING & SLIDING!
COME GLOWING OR PURCHASE GLOW STICKS AT EACH LOCATION
ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR TAP ROOM (19+)
EDM SNO BATH
OUTDOOR ROOFTOP DJS - GROUND LEVEL DANCE FLOOR
COST: BON SOO PASS 8PM - MIDNIGHT
SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 4
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
ALGOMA STEEL INC Sault Trailblazers’ GREAT LAKES MASKWA AVIATION’s
Snow Slides + Kids Zone Snowmachine Rides Helicopter Rides
COST: BON SOO PASS $75 a person or $200 for 3
COST: BON SOO PASS
12PM - 4PM Weight restrictions apply. Ages 2 & up
11AM - 8PM
10AM - 5PM
3 on 3 Ringette Challenge Algoma Offroad Trailer Rides Friends by the Fire
COST: BON SOO PASS The Canal District hosts a outdoor bar and
COST: BON SOO PASS TO
10AM – 2PM + 4PM – 8PM poutinerie by the warm fire.
SPECTATE 9AM - 6PM 7:30PM
FEATURED EVENT: Polar Rush
Winter Obstacle Course
35 CANAL DRIVE (FORMER MILL MARKET)
PRE REGISTER [Link]/event/polar-rush/
COST: BON SOO PASS 10AM - 5PM
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK
Gather by the fire with Thrive Tours
Gather around the fire and hear land
based teachings of Baawating
COST: BON SOO PASS 5:30PM - 7PM
Open Skate & Photo Opp with Mr. Bon Soo
COST: BON SOO PASS 5PM - 8PM
ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR TAP ROOM (19+)
McDougall Energy
4 on 4 Hockey Tourney
A classic 4 on 4 road hockey tourni
REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
[Link]/event/4-on-4-street-hockey-tournament/
COST: BON SOO PASS 1PM - 2PM [Link]/event/fat-bike-rides/
MONDAY - FEBRUARY 5
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
DNM
ALGOMA STEEL INC SnoBall Family Dance
Snow Slides + Kids Zone Science North Stations, Snacks, &
COST: BON SOO PASS Climb ‘n’ Fun for Mr. Bon Soo’s Big 6-1!
5PM - 8PM COST: BON SOO PASS
6PM - 8PM
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR TAP ROOM (19+)
RAPP BNGO at the Join the Legends at the Tap Room
Sault Ste. Marie Museum After a full weekend of fun Bon Soo activity enjoy a chill
night with board games, music, interesting info on the local
RAPP BNGO is an interactive
brew pub and more.
hip-hop DJ performance, where the audience is
COST: CONSIDER BUYING A SUPPORT PASS
invited to participate in a stakes-free game of RAPP BNGO.
Disclaimer: This performance contains strong 7PM - 9:30PM
language. Attendee discretion is advised.
SAULT STRYDERS’
COST: BON SOO PASS 8PM
5km Fun Run + 2km Fun Walk
Torch Light Luau Skate Join in for a Bon Soo fun run or walk to keep active!
Enjoy a winter evening skate dreaming of palm trees and Headlamps and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions.
sunshine at Clergue Park. Wear your best Haiwaiian COST: $2 7PM - 9:30PM
themed attire and enjoy roasted pineapples over the fire.
COST: FREE 6PM - 8PM
BOOK YOUR TIME ON THE CROKICURL RINK
Skate ‘n’ Screen DAILEY AT: [Link]/mnw17
The Downtown Plaza hosts a Film on the
big screen. Enjoy the snow! (err...the show!)
COST: FREE 6PM - 8PM TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 6
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT PUC’S
BON con
ALGOMA STEEL INC FEATURED EVENT
Snow Slides + Kids Zone COMICON MEETS BON SOO Vendor Ally by Vintage Games n Junk, Svenny McG’s
COST: BON SOO PASS Mario Kart 8 Tourni (Kids and adult heats) Cosplay preformances by Haus of Gore &
5PM - 8PM Science North Stations! COST: BON SOO PASS 5:30PM - 11PM
JAYTEQ PRO SHOP ZONE 3
Ice Accuracy Shootout Competition NORTHERN SUPERIOR
TAP ROOM
HOCKEY + RINGETTE PLAYERS
sample five wings
GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT TEST
doused in locally made
YOUR ACCURACY ON NET.
Cabajan Kitchen hot sauce
register: [Link]/event/shootout/
COST: BON SOO PASS - 6PM-8PM
wings by esquire club
COST: BON SOO PASS
ALL AGES SEATING: 7PM • 19+ SEATING: 9PM
BOOK YOUR SEAT: [Link]/event/fire-ice/
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE SOO GREYHOUNDS 90 person capacity per seating Proudly Sponsored by Quattro Hotel
WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 7
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
HEADLINE SHOW
Sensitive Sliding The Machine Shop Presents
Dedicated hour for those
who prefer a quiter sliding experience Brett Kissel
COST: BON SOO PASS The Compass Tour - Nationwide
3PM - 4PM TICKETS AT: [Link]/brettkissel/
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK
Greyhound Viewing Party
The Soo Greyhounds play the Sudbury Wolves tonight at 7 p.m.
Come to the Downtown Plaza to watch the game on the big screen!
Enjoy a drink on the heated outdoor patio
COST: FREE 6PM - 9:30PM
OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING WEDNESDAY
ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR TAP ROOM (19+) PUC’s
Quattro Presents
DJ Disco Skate
Northern Community Centre
The Deadly Aunties Strap on your skates and dance to
The Deadly Aunties Live at Northern Superior Tap Room music from DJ Bobby Lawn at this
Turtle Island’s funniest & sexiest Indigenous comedians ever fun Community Skate!
COST: BON SOO PASS 7PM COST: BON SOO PASS 5PM - 8PM
100 person capacity first come first served
Snow Much Fun Euchre Tournament
Mr. BON SOO will be back Royal Canadian Legion - Marconi Club
FEBRUARY 7-15, 2025! Turn down a bower....don’t lose this tourni!
COST: BON SOO PASS 6:45PM - 10:15PM
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 8
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK
ALGOMA STEEL INC Science North Science Shows
Snow Slides + Kids Zone Science North ‘Blue Coats’ take to the plaza stage to demonstrate the
phenominal power of science!
COST: BON SOO PASS
COST: BON SOO PASS 6PM - 8PM
5PM - 8PM
SCAN & VISIT OUR WEBSITE BOOK YOUR TIME ON THE CROKICURL RINK
FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION! DAILEY AT: [Link]/mnw17
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 8 CONT
shuttle service
to and from SSM!
[Link]/event/jam
[Link]/event/trivia
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7-9pm - 83 Huron St Come to the Steamfitters Lounge and enjoy a
[Link]/event/blues/ tasting of desserts paired with specialty liquors.
BUY TICKETS AT: [Link]/bon-soo-desserts-and-drinks/
having fun? Be part of the awesome team that will put
on bon soo 2025 sign up at: [Link]/volunteer
FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 9
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
THE MACHINE SHOP PRESENTS:
ALGOMA STEEL INC
Gourmet Dinner
Snow Slides + Kids Zone
COST: BON SOO PASS Immerse yourself in a tasting menu
5PM - 8PM featuring Internationally inspired cuisine
Dinner at 7pm
[Link]/bon-soo-gourmet-dinner/
ZONE 2 - DOWNTOWN PLAZA + CLERGUE PARK
Colour SKATE
Skaters do laps at the Clergue Park Skate Trail
and are ‘bombed’ with Bon Soo Red & White
colours – wear something you can get messy in!
COST: BON SOO PASS 8PM
Join the Downtown Association merchants to
celebrate local and Bon Soo!
East St to Brock St 5PM
ZONE 3 - NORTHERN SUPERIOR TAP ROOM (19+) + BUSHPLANE MUSEUM
Quattro Presents MOVIE MANIA
Ryan McFarling at the bushplane museum
His charming personality and expert sleight of hand
are guaranteed to leave you ‘delightfully frustrated’. KIDS FEATURE
COST: BON SOO PASS 8PM Bring your own blankets and pillows for a screening
100 person capacity first come first served Canteen open for hot chocolate and popcorn to purchase.
Kids Harmonica Craft: 6PM
Film: Ice Age Movie in the Event Center 7PM
ADULT FEATURE
Enjoy a beverage as we screen a film in our wildfires theatre
OTHER EVENTS HAPPENING FRIDAY
Film: Cool Runnings in our Ranger Theatre 9PM
COST: BON SOO PASS
Lantern Ski
HIAWATHA HIGHLANDS
Explore the majestic Hiawatha Highlands
and enjoy the natural beauty of
our Northern Ontario winter. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
COST: BON SOO PASS SPONSOR the 2025 FESTIVAL!
6PM - 10PM email: finance@[Link]
SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 10
ZONE 1 - CANAL DISTRICT
Sensitive Sliding ALGOMA STEEL INC GREAT LAKES MASKWA AVIATION’s
Dedicated hour for those Snow Slides + Kids Zone Helicopter Rides
who prefer a quiter sliding experience COST: BON SOO PASS COST: $75 a person or $200 for 3
COST: BON SOO PASS 11AM - 2PM Weight restrictions apply. Ages 2 & up
9AM - 10AM 10AM - 2PM
Algoma Offroad Trailer Rides
COST: BON SOO PASS
10AM – 2PM
This Candian classic
Jump direclty into the freezing St. Mary’s River
POLAR PLUNGE
MUSIC FROM JAY CASE AND THE ACES • BEER GARDEN • CANTEEN
Support the Hunger Freeze food drive! Bring a food donations
to support the Algoma University Students' Union food pantry.
COST: BON SOO PASS BUSHPLANE MUSEUM SATURDAY-FEB 10
*shoes required registration required - starts at 12noon
Join the official afterparty of Bon Soo after the Polar Bear Dip at Northern Superior Tap Room
the bon soo winter carnival would
THANK YOU! not be possible without the support
of so many community members,
businesses & sponsors! because of these collective efforts we continue to
enjoy all that Northern Ontario has to offer. here are a few, but not all, of our
amazing partners! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
What should Mr. Bon Soo wear today?
Submit your photo to @mrbonsoo on Facebook!
2024 SPONSORS
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