Winter activities to discover

Discover activities to do this winter: snowshoeing, fat biking, skiing, sledding, ice skating, ice fishing and more. Get inspired by these suggestions and make the most of winter magic!

Atlantic Canada

Gros Morne National Park

Location: Newfoundland and Labrador

Gros Morne National Park is a true winter wonderland. With its beautiful snowshoe trails and snow-covered forest, this is the place to recharge. Bring a thermos or portable stove and enjoy a winter picnic in breathtaking scenery and alpine highlands. More of a seasoned explorer? Embark on a backcountry adventure at Burridges Gulch in the Southeast Hills.

Kouchibouguac National Park

Location: New Brunswick

You’re never too young or too old to enjoy the thrills of tobogganing in Kouchibouguac National Park! Make your way to Patterson Hill via snowshoe or fat bike from the Pijeboogwek parking lot. Bundle up and share the ride, you’ll go faster with a full load! Prefer a gentler adventure? Take one of the two trails designed for winter walking and bring a thermos of coffee or hot chocolate to enjoy at the shelter at the end of the trail.

Fundy National Park

Location: New Brunswick

The fun doesn’t have to stop once winter arrives in Fundy National Park! Ride the trails on your fat bike or traverse the snow via snowshoe! The Chignecto Recreation Area is the place to be this winter with various groomed trails, a heated pavilion with toilets, showers, tables, and two wood stoves for cooking.

Want to blaze your own trail on ungroomed paths? Head to Route 114 and choose your adventure with several snowshoe trails, each offering a unique perspective. Best of all, dogs on leashes are allowed. Discover Point Wolfe Road, the best-kept winter secret which takes you 7.5-km one-way to the iconic covered bridge and Point Wolfe shelter, where you can spend the night!

More into tobogganing? Go sledding on the groomed slopes of the Headquarters Bowl. Your winter fun awaits!

Quebec

La Mauricie National Park

Location: Quebec

Set out to conquer any of the 8 snowshoe trails that stretch over 50-km in La Mauricie National Park. If needed, equipment rentals are available on-site! Treat yourself to an intermediate-level hike on the breathtaking Lac Solitaire Trail. Feeling adventurous? Take the stunning Lac du Pimbina Trail and have fun identifying the park’s 30 different tree species. Call a few friends, pack some snacks, and start planning your adventure!

Ontario

Rouge National Urban Park

Location: Ontario

Get your outdoor fix with a visit to Rouge National Urban Park for an unforgettable winter experience. Go for a frosty walk or snowshoe through deciduous forests and keep an eye out for the many species of birds that reside here.

Canadian Prairies

Riding Mountain National Park

Location: Manitoba

Head to Riding Mountain National Park, bundle up and venture along Clear Lake South Shore to Boat Cove to Frith Beach as you snowshoe through drifts of glistening snow. Complete your winter experience and try fat biking on the gentle slopes of the main beach or town site!

Prince Albert National Park

Location: Saskatchewan

Take in the stunning view of Waskesiu Lake as you venture through blankets of snow at Prince Albert National Park. Take advantage of the shelter in Waskesiu as you warm up from your frosty day, bundled firewood is available for purchase at the Visitor Centre, or escape the wind and go skating at the indoor skating rink! Grab your snowshoes, skates, or ice fishing gear— winter fun at the park is endless!

Western Canada

Elk Island National Park

Location: Alberta

Explore snow-covered hills amidst frost-tipped trees as you snowshoe through the Astotin Lake recreation area in Elk Island National Park. For an unforgettable evening, bring a headlamp and skate under the stars of the Beaver Hills Dark-Sky Preserve! You can even bring your furry friend.

Jasper National Park

Location: Alberta

Explore Jasper National Park and discover more than 50 kilometres of trails, flat-packed thanks to the Friends of Jasper National Park. Perfect for winter walks, fat biking or snowshoeing– enjoy the tranquility of snow-covered forests and stunning mountain views, all just a short distance from downtown Jasper.

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Location: British Columbia

Experience the winter magic of the Columbia Mountains in Mount Revelstoke National Park! Strap on your snowshoes and explore the old-growth cedar and hemlock forests along the Soren Sorensen Trails (2-km and 5-km loops), accessible from the Nels Nelsen parking area. Cross-country ski up (and back down) 6.5 km of the Meadows in the Sky Parkway to Monashee Lookout. Seeking a challenge? Book a stay at Caribou Cabin—an ideal spot for experienced ski tourers. Before you go, be sure to check the latest avalanche forecast with Avalanche Canada. Snow-filled adventures await!

Northern Canada

Wood Buffalo National Park

Location: Northwest Territories

Step into a snow-covered paradise where adventure and serenity meet. Snowshoe under the northern lights! Blaze your own trail or follow the footprints of others through Wood Buffalo National Park’s breathtaking winter landscape. With more than 240 nights of aurora activity each year, you won’t want to miss this truly magical experience. After a day of exploring, cozy up by a crackling fire — indoors or outdoors — at the Salt River Day Use Area. Snowshoe rentals are available throughout the winter season and can be reserved.

Kluane National Park Reserve

Location: Yukon Territory

Discover sparkling snow amongst rugged mountains at Kluane, where you are guaranteed to have a blast this season! Try ice fishing on Kathleen lake, or snowshoe the winding trail of the Dezadash River as you discover frost tipped poplar and spruce forests. Tired after a long day of winter adventures? Roast hot dogs and marshmallows over the campfire at Kathleen Lake as the northern lights dance in the night sky above.