Brr! It’s that chilly time of year that seems to stretch on indefinitely in this part of the world. Starting as early as October and no one is confident it’s over until the May long weekend, winter is a way of life in Alberta that we must embrace!
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Winter Health & Safety
Freezing temperatures comes with special considerations. From how we dress to where and how we play, here are some things to keep in mind during the cooler months.
Winter Activities
Skiing & Snowboarding
A favourite activity of many Albertans, hitting slopes or the cross country trails is a great way to get outside and enjoy the snow! We’ve written about it a lot, and the content will always be growing!
Snow Tubing & Sledding
Not big on strapping boards to your feet to go down a hill? Why not try snow tubing or sledding?
Ice Skating
Ice skating is one of the lowest cost of entry activities you can do in the winter. Ice skates can often be picked up second hand for $10-20 at garage sales or on Marketplace.
Make sure you also wear a well fitting CSA approved hockey helmet (not a bike helmet!) while learning.
Don’t forget to get your skates sharpened!
Ice Fishing
Get a day outdoors, amuse the kids, and get dinner? You’ve got to try ice fishing!
- Renting An Ice Fishing Shack In Alberta
- Kids Can Learn How To Fish At Kids Can Catch
- Go Ice Fishing for FREE Across Alberta over the Family Day Long Weekend
Winter Walks & Hikes
Walking is a great way to get outside at any time of the year. Winter requires a bit more clothing, and possibly some cleats, but don’t let the chill keep you inside! There are lots of options available:
Activity Lists
Not sure what you want to do, or need some bigger lists? Take a look at these posts:
- Try These Fun, Kid-friendly Activities to Change Your Mind About Winter!
- Winter Play – Getting the Kids To Play Outside
- 5 Winter Activities to Get Kids Outside
- 12 Outdoor Winter Activities You Can Do With Your Kids
- 3 different outdoor activities to consider in the winter
- 25 Indoor Kid Activities
- 9 Activities For Kids That Will Actually Give You a Break
- 20 Activities to Keep Kids Busy During the Cold Snap
Holidays
Christmas
Christmas is a huge event. So much so, it has it’s own “All of our posts” Christmas post! Here are a few highlights:
- Free Christmas light displays in Edmonton & Calgary
- 5 Things You Can Do on Christmas Day
- Gift guides for teachers, readers, experiences, and craft-based advent calendars
- Prepping your business for the holidays
St Patrick’s Day
Festivals & Events
Snow and cold won’t stop Albertans from festivities! Here are a few we’ve covered over the years that are still going.
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Rest of Alberta
- Sylvan Lake Winter Village
- Winter Festivals in Alberta 2018, 2019
Winter Escapes
Is your local area getting too much? Do you need a change of scene? Here are a few ideas, both in Alberta and beyond.
While you’re planning a winter escape, don’t forget about booking for the summer!
Local Escapes
- 10+ Best Hotel Pools Across Alberta That Kids Will Love
- 35+ Best Day Trips from Edmonton (<2 hours drive!)
- Free or Almost Free Winter Activities for your Family in Jasper
- Check out the first Sylvan Lake Winter Village this holiday season
- 85+ Alberta Roadside Attractions: The Ultimate Landmarks List
- Métis Crossing – Tales from the Trapline
- Renting An Ice Fishing Shack In Alberta
Warm Escapes
Winter Thoughts
From time to time we publish a mother’s musings. This peek into the mind of a mom come in all sorts of forms. Here are a few with a cold-weather twist.
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