MANITOBA
The Forks' Skating rink is available for leisure skating and pick-up hockey games. The rink is maintained daily with a Zamboni, offering excellent ice conditions. Hockey nets and warm-up shacks are provided. And while you’re there, why not try the Toboggan Chute close by?
SASKATCHEWAN
The Table Mountain Tubing Park is open every afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Take not that kids must be at least 110 cm to ride in the park.
Wascana Hill in Regina and Diefenbaker Hill in Saskatoon are other great spots for tobogganing fun.
ALBERTA
There are so many options that listing them would be too long! Check out Calgary’s and Edmonton’s city websites for a complete list of maintained hills.
Outside of the city, Muskoseepi Park in Grande Prairie and Bower Ponds toboggan hill in Red Deer’s Waskasoo Park are sure choices as well! Guaranteed fun for the entire family!
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Kamloops has the perfect winter conditions for tubing, sledding, tobogganing, and all other types of sliding accessories! Harper Mountain, Rayleigh, Bachelor Heights and Aberdeen are all sure bets for family fun, laughs and memories.
Grouse Mountain: Grab your skates and go for a glide on Grouse Mountain's 8,000 square foot Ice Skating Pond. You can also rent skates for all sizes at the Fireside Hut.
These are just a few examples of possible activities to do during the holiday season. You can also improvise other fun outdoor activities, such as playing hide and seek, soccer or football! Find out about outdoor activities available in your area and take advantage of your time off to play outside!
Check out our Holiday fun! article to get a few more ideas!
Frozen Treasure Hunt
Here’s a fun and easy games for kids of all ages. Although this activity requires preparation, this winter scavenger hunt will certainly please the little ones!
In an outdoor designated area, hide ice cubes that you have previously stained with food coloring and let the children find them. You can also divide the family into teams, and each team must track down only the cubes of a specific color!
Once all the cubes have been found, why not treat everyone to a warm cup of homemade hot chocolate? Have it inside by the fireplace or bring it outside in a thermos.
For 4 cups, you will need:
- 100g of half sweetened chocolate
- 4 table spoons of hot water
- 3 large cups of milk
Ask the kids to break the chocolate in small pieces. Melt it over low heat until it’s smooth. Keep stirring, add milk and bring to a boil. Let cool a little bit and enjoy!
