Winter Fest 2026
Oh, January! A time of resolutions and renewed commitments to locking in earlier and getting those grades up. If you’re dreading the return to campus in the dead of winter, don't fret, we got you!
To make things more welcoming and to ease back into full-time university life after a long break, we’re hosting Winter Fest all January long (almost)!
To kick off the winter semester, we hold a bunch of fun events and activities that get you excited to be back on campus, and shake off the winter doldrums.
This year, we have a good mix of both chilled out and upbeat vibes so that there's a little something for everyone.
Hang out between classes at a retro arcade, find an interesting club to join at the student clubs fair, or have a laugh with your friends while ice skating . There's a pizza party, the Carriage Cup hockey game, you can get artsy at the games and crafts lounge, and more! And to top it all off, we’re heading back to Lakeridge for an evening of snow tubbing! Check out all the events below.
And what would back-to-school be without a giveaway? If you’re looking for some stylish new winter gear, we're giving away a $250 North Face gift card to one lucky winner in January! Contest is open to all Ontario Tech students.
Enter to win a $250 North Face gift card
Looking forward to seeing you all out there, and to another great semester at Ontario Tech! Welcome back!
💙Your OTSU
WINTER FEST EVENTS
Pizza Party (North)
🗓 January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM to January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 North | Shawenjigewining Hall
Pizza Party (Downtown)
🗓 January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM to January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 Downtown | Charles Hall
Carriage Cup 2026
🗓 January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM to January 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
📍 Downtown | Tribute Community Centre
OTSU Lounge: Games & Crafts (North)
🗓 January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM to January 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
📍 North | SHA 020 & Mitch Frazer Foyer
OTSU Lounge: Games & Crafts (Downtown)
🗓 January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM to January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
📍 Downtown | CHA 105
Arcade Lane
🗓 January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM to January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
📍 North | Mitch Frazer Foyer
Campus Connections
🗓 January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM to January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
📍 North | CRWC Gyms 3-5
Warrior Weekly: Wheel of Fighters
🗓 January 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM to January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
📍 North | OTSU Esports Arena
2200 Snack & Skate
🗓 January 24, 2026 at 2:30 AM to January 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
📍 North | 2200 North & Campus Ice Centre
Esports Battle of the Belt 2026
🗓 January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
📍 North | Durham College Esports Arena
Hills & Thrills Snow Tubing
🗓 February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM to February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
📍 Off-site | Lakeridge Ski Resort
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