01/07/2026
【Edmonton Mayor Brings Canada’s Winter City Playbook to Harbin 🌍❄️】
The World Mayors Dialogue · Harbin officially kicked off on January 6, bringing mayors and city leaders from Canada, Finland, Germany, Greece, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, China and beyond together to explore one key question: how can ice and snow drive sustainable economic growth?
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack shared Canada’s experience, noting that festivals and sports events help turn winter into a bridge that connects communities, preserves culture, and boosts economic vitality during the cold season.
From immersive salons like “Ice & Snow Night Talks” to site visits at Ice and Snow World, leaders exchanged ideas on transforming “cold resources” into a “hot economy.” Harbin’s vision is clear: make its ice-and-snow IP not just beautiful—but fun, immersive, and globally influential.
How can winter reshape cities worldwide? ❄️✨