You are so tired of the city and the winter traffic, by now that you decide that the time has come to leave it all behind and have some fun. Selection of winter activities available to an outdoors enthusiasts today is simply phenomenal. If you are active during summer, there is no reason to stay cooped up at home when winter comes. Canadian winters are quite long, you know... Winter wonders await you, so get out there and try them all.
Maybe you will try your luck on the wind-swept slope overlooking the sparkly, ice covered lake, in Blue Mountain , where the downhill skiing is at it’s best. While you are there, don’t forget to visit the snow tubing area where the thrills are bigger, the speed is overwhelming and fun is simply supreme!
If you always enjoyed winter outdoors, and have one favorite activity, why not try something different. If you skied all those years, why not give the snowboarding a try. You never know, maybe this year, you will discover your new favorite.
Perhaps you are afraid of heights and the ski lift petrifies you, or maybe you just prefer somewhat slower pace and enjoy the scenery while you ski , then discover the cross country skiing adventure on the secluded, forest trails of Hardwood Hills.
Then there is snowshoeing , almost the same way that the pioneers did it, hundreds of years ago, but now you can use some really cool, top of the line snowshoeing equipment.
Here you become one with nature, the beauty of Ontario winter wonderland welcomes you, and you never want to leave. The quiet, secluded places, not disturbed by any one but the forest animals , if you play your cards right, you may even see them by the feeder.
How about the fun world of snowmobiles , where your friends get together and ride the glories winter trails of Ontario backcountry, enjoying not only the fresh air, the scenery and the speed, but also the freedom to see as much as possible in a shorter period of time.
So what else is there? - you ask... the ice sports: hockey , speed skating and figure skating, enjoyed by both young and old. Then there is also the truly Canadian sport of curling , that can be quite exciting and fun. And let's not forget the thrill of ice climbing
For less active enthusiasts of winter activities there is mesmerizing and fun dog sledding , where you go back in time to the gold-rush era and travel through the gorgeous landscapes behind the team of trained dogs .
If you prefer to travel in style , or just want to share a romantic adventure on the winter road in the snow covered forest, try the horse sleigh trip. In the times gone by, people traveled this way, covered in the soft, warm furs, enjoying the journey through the perfect winter landscape. They traveled this way because they had no other choices. We can do it just for fun. And how much fun it is!
For the ones who love the thrill of fishing and the excitement of the catch, there is a incredible ice fishing adventures. The fun of walking on the frozen lake, the mystery of the cold world beneath your feet. The thrill of the catch, how many today and how big will they be?
Fun winter activities await you, so leave the comfy sofa and ditch the remote, put your winter clothing on and head outdoors. This is where the adventure begins.