Outdoor Activity

• Penticton, B.C.’s long-awaited outdoor rink opens to the public

  The Penticton outdoor skating rink was originally slated to open in December but due to shipping delays, crews weren’t able to finish the construction on time.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 13, 2022
  
• Out & About: Exploring Peterborough, Ont. trails on snowshoes

  'We need nature, we are all from nature and we reconnect with it when we are out,' said author and outdoor educator, Kevin Callan, talking about snowshoeing.

  Entertainment

  Jan 13, 2022
  
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• Canadians grew appreciation for parks during pandemic, want more funding: report

  For city folk in Montreal with little or no green space, parks became a lifeline during the height of the COVID pandemic: a place to exercise and socialize safely.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Storybook Gardens in London, Ont. opens Humpty Dumpty trail to roller skaters

  Storybook Gardens has partnered with Retro Rollers to offer roller skate rentals and use of its 250-metre Humpty Dumpty trail, which it usually opens for ice skating in the winter.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• Assiniboine Park bookings ‘suddenly increasing’ following increased restrictions

  Assiniboine Park is already experiencing an overflow of booking requests for picnic sites, as restrictions increase heading into the summer.

  Consumer

  May 3, 2021
• Despite no snow, Westmounters flock to local toboggan run

  The city of Westmount manufactures snow to create a toboggan run for kids despite no snow in the forecast.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• Cross-country skiing craze in Edmonton: ‘It’s a bit of a madhouse’

  Cross-country skiing equipment is flying off the shelves and lessons are already full before the snow has settled in Edmonton.

  Sports

  Oct 25, 2020
• Winter adventurers welcome at Manitoba’s Whirlpool Lake, closure lifted

  Whirlpool Lake in Riding Mountain was closed to the public in December 2017 after zebra mussels were detected. Parks Canada has opened the area up for winter use.

  Jan 10, 2019
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• London’s spray pads opening for the season over Victoria Day weekend

  Just in time for the long weekend, London's spray pads will officially open for the season.

  Entertainment

  May 18, 2017