Canadian winters can indeed be long and arduous, but they can also be the backdrop for plenty of fun winter activities, especially for kids (and the young at heart). From a simple walk around the ...

Check out your local zoo — some offer free admission during the winter months! Go out searching for animal tracks after a fresh snowfall. Make a pyramid out of snowballs. Make ice cube sculptures.

36 Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids Bundle up and go for a walk. Build a snowman or a snow igloo. Make snow angels. Jump in slush puddles. Challenge kids to a “chores race.” ...

Winterize warm-weather activities Winter is a great time to fly a kite. Wind speeds of between 8 and 40 kilometres an hour are best. This is a good way to get outside and brighten grey skies.

Grafton Lakes State Park will host a free “Meet the Animals” program at 1 p.m. Friday. Attendees will examine a variety of animal ambassadors to gain an understanding of their unique adaptations.

46 Indoor Winter Activities For Kids Give yourselves pedicures. Watch a movie or a documentary. Play Hopscotch with masking tape. Read a new book. Redecorate a room. Check out an art museum or an ...