The Winter Cities Institute

Great perspective!

Who has skated here?

Winter Cities gotta have fun!

NUIT BLANCHE | 23RD EDITION - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026 | February 28 to February 28, 2026 NUIT BLANCHE | 23rd edition - Saturday, February 28, 2026

More winter cities should use these plow devices!

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Many benefits to this system!

Holland has found a smart way to beat winter—by melting snow before it piles up ❄️➡️💧

Since 1988, the city has used waste heat from a nearby power plant to pump warm water through nearly 190 miles of underground tubing beneath downtown streets and sidewalks. The result? Snow and ice melt away automatically.

City officials say it’s now the largest publicly owned snowmelt system in North America. Thanks to it, crews rely far less on plows and road salt, making winter maintenance cleaner, safer, and more efficient.

A brilliant example of how reusing energy can solve everyday problems—and turn harsh winters into a non-issue.

Love this old video from a Minneapolis TV broadcaster!

An ode to the ice chunks that build up on our cars, and the joy that's found in knocking them down, by our late friend Dave Moore.

Lumino

Downtown Montreal illuminates as Lumino returns for 16th straight year "It started as a contest," says public relations senior advisor for Quartier des Spectacles, Marie Lamoureux on opening night of the 16th edition of Lumino, ...

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret? Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.

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‘Ice carousel’ brings Minnesota community together.

Clearly your attitude should match your latitude!

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People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret? Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.