Sledding and Tobogganing for the fast-paced adventurer and the whole family
For those of you who have your winter jackets, snow pants, hats and gloves, Pinery & Bronte Creek have the best toboggan hills! Be sure to pack some warm clothes, hot drinks and always be safe while sledding!
Dog-sledding for the Dog Lovers
Algonquin has opportunity to try your very own dog sledding experience! Whether you want to try it with your own four-legged friend or alternatively there are outfitters who offer the amazing experience in the park!
AND if you want to experience something completely new at Quetico’s campground, you can do some skijoring with your dog!
Lace up your Skates
One of the great Canadian activities for every winter is skating. Here are just some of the destinations to skate in and around Ontario:
- Colonel Samuel Smith Park Skating Trail, Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd, Etobicoke
- Gage Park Skating Trail, Gage Park, Main St. S. and Wellington St. W. in Downtown Brampton
- Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail, Arrowhead Provincial Park — 7 km north of Huntsville
- Skating at Wayne Gretzky Estates, 1219 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Blue Mountain Ice Skating Trail, 108 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains
- Nina’s Way Skating Path at Sudbury’s Kivi Park, 4420 Long Lake Rd, Sudbury
- Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Experience Winterlude in Ottawa this February
As you are planning your winter activities, one activity everyone needs to experience at least once is the Winterlude in Ottawa! It is the winter festival that’s geared towards the cold winter & fun for any family! From ice skating to snow playgrounds with ice slides, to snow tubing! This experience is for any winter lover that wants to get out and have some fun in the snow! Learn more about Winterlude 2025 by clicking here!
Maple Syrup Experiences
While planning your winter activities this year, make sure to add the 2025 maple syrup season to your list. Take your family to learn how Ontario maple farms harvest their delicious maple syrups and make sure to taste test while you’re there. Many farms will teach the process by offering tours and pancake breakfasts for everyone. Here is a list of all the 2025 maple syrup festivals and events happening!
We hope these are just some thought starters and a helpful resource to plan your next winter adventure. As always, whichever experience you plan this winter season, please dress warm, have fun and very importantly be safe!
Sources:
https://www.ontarioparks.ca/winter/activities/other
https://www.todocanada.ca/coolest-outdoor-skating-trails-ontario/
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/best-winter-experiences-ontario
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/winterlude.html
https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/celebrate-maple-syrup-season-ontario