{"id":1096,"date":"2017-01-20T18:27:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T18:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=1096"},"modified":"2021-09-25T20:20:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T20:20:56","slug":"outdoor-winter-fun-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/outdoor-winter-fun-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Winter fun in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is officially winter and even though the weather has been relatively mild lately, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy our great province. There are loads of fun things to do when the weather gets a bit colder. We&#8217;re lucky to have 4 seasons to keep us from getting too bored so check out some of the ideas here and let&#8217;s take advantage of this one!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1097\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/article1_dec15_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article1_dec15_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sleigh Rides<\/p>\n<p>There is nothing like gliding along the snow on a sleigh, especially when you are wrapped up in a cozy blanket. If you get sun glinting off the snow and hot chocolate after, it can be a pretty perfect winter experience. It is a great idea for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary or engagement) or just a winter outing. Here are a few places to have a sleigh ride in Ontario:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjacobshorsedrawntours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">St Jacobs Horse Drawn Tours<\/a>\u00a0 (Waterloo), <a href=\"http:\/\/warnerranchandpumpkinfarm.com\/winter-sleigh-rides.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Warner Ranch and Pumpkin Farm<\/a> in Niagara Falls and <a href=\"http:\/\/wagonwheelranch.net\/prices\/wagon-sleigh-rides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wagonwheel Ranch<\/a> (20 min N of Sudbury).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1098\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/article2_dec15_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article2_dec15_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Skating<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not looking forward to cold weather and snow but this is Ontario, so we have to embrace it. How about going skating?\u00a0 Ontario\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ottawatourism.ca\/events\/rideau-canal-skateway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Rideau Canal<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest outdoor skating rink at 7.8km. Another really cool thing to do is visit Ontario\u2019s longest outdoor man made skating rink. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovermuskoka.ca\/ice-skating-trail-arrowhead.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Arrowhead Provincial Park\u2019s Ice Trail<\/a> is a 1.3 km ice trail through the park. Or in Brampton, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brampton.ca\/EN\/residents\/recreational-Activities\/Pages\/Outdoor-Skating.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Gage Park Skating Trail<\/a> for a nighttime skate under the colourful lights. Your local skating rink, indoor or outdoor, also works. Bring your skates or rent them, and, oh, yeah\u2026there\u2019s hot chocolate involved in this one too!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1099\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/article3_dec15_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article3_dec15_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tubing<\/p>\n<p>Tubing is really fun for all ages, but unlike the winter activities above, it moves just a bit faster! There are lots of places to tube \u2013 share a tube or go solo \u2013 and expect some speed! Barrie \u2013\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skisnowvalley.com\/come-play\/tubing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Snow Valley Ski Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.horseshoeresort.com\/ontario-winter-activities.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Horseshoe Resort<\/a>,\u00a0 Brampton \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brampton.ca\/EN\/residents\/Community-Centres\/DMG-Chinguacousy-Park\/Mount-Chinguacousy\/Pages\/Welcome.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mount Chinguacousy<\/a>, Milton \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/gleneden.on.ca\/tubing\/what-is-snow-tubing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Glen Eden<\/a>, Uxbridge \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ski-lakeridge.com\/tubing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ski Lakeridge<\/a>, Ottawa: Pakenham \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountpakenham.com\/programs.php?page_id=120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Mount Pakenham<\/a>\u00a0, Kitchener \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/chicopeetubepark.com\/homepage.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Chicopee Tube Park<\/a>, London \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bolermountain.com\/tubing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Boler Mountain<\/a>, Thunder Bay \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lochlomond.ca\/mountain\/tubing-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Loch Lomond Ski Area<\/a>, and Timmins \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kamiskotia.com\/?page_id=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Kamiskotia Snow Resort<\/a> (tallest in Ontario \u2013 12 stories high!). Note: Before you go, we suggest that you call or check online to ensure the Tube Park you want to visit has opened for the season as Ontario snowfalls vary place to place and a base is required for operation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1100\" src=\"\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/article4_dec15_2016.jpg\" alt=\"article4_dec15_2016\" width=\"257\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Guided winter tours<\/p>\n<p>When it is snowy out, there are ways of getting around and seeing things that just aren\u2019t available in the heat of summer. How about a guided snowmobile tour with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rideonrentals.com\/snowmobile-rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Ride on Rentals<\/a> or go mushing with a guided <a href=\"http:\/\/torontoadventures.ca\/our-adventures\/dog-sledding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">dogsled<\/a> day trip? If you like to move a bit more slowly and gets some exercise with your tour, perhaps you should give a guided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyemarsh.com\/snowshoe-ecotours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">snowshoe eco tour<\/a> a try. Your guide will take you on a trail that is not open to the public, show you the den of a porcupine and, like the other fun options above, hot chocolate is the treat at the end!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re heading out with kids, friends, family or your special someone &#8211; remember to notice the beauty of the outdoors in winter, especially when you venture off the concrete roads to find clean, sparkling white snow or hear the unmistakable sound of skates swooshing on ice. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is officially winter and even though the weather has been relatively mild lately, it&#8217;s a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy our great province. There are loads of fun things to do when the weather gets a bit colder. 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