Looking for something to do to beat the winter blues? Here are some fun, family-friendly activities and places to visit in and around Halton to get you through the cold weather…
Bronte Creek: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tobogganing
https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/brontecreek
Valens Conservation Area: Skating and ice fishing
Valens Lake Conservation Area – Hamilton Conservation Authority (www.conservationhamilton.ca)
1000 Hours Outside: Download their free packet of seasonal activity prompts to help motivate you and the family to get out in nature! 1000 Hours Outside
Treetop Trekking: Winter trekking open in Hamilton and Stouffville, Ontario Zipline Adventure Parks – Treetop Trekking
Skiing:
Glen Eden: Skiing, snowboarding, and terrain park Glen Eden
Chicopee Ski Resort: Skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing Chicopee Ski Resort | www.SkiCentral.com
Skating:
Sherwood Forest Park: Free, outdoor artificial rink, open 8am – 8pm
Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond (Spencer Smith): Free, rentals available
Waterdown Rotary Memorial Park Skating Loop: Free
City Approved Tobogganing Hills (Burlington):
-Lasalle Park
-Tyandaga Golf Club – hole #4 on the west slope
-Central Park – hill northwest of community garden
-Brant Hills Park – southwest of tennis courts
-Lowville Park – hill on the southwest end of the park