Looking for winter fun and activities in the Greater Toronto Area? Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has options for everyone!
Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventures, family-friendly events, educational workshops and courses, or a peaceful retreat to reconnect with nature, TRCA has you covered.
Browse through our winter offerings below, and let the adventure begin.
Outdoor Events and Activities
Winter Fun at Albion Hills
Discover the joys of winter at TRCA’s Albion Hills Conservation Park. Albion Hills features fantastic trails for cross-country skiing and winter fat-biking, providing a great opportunity to stay active and healthy during the colder months while enjoying the breathtakingly beautiful outdoors.
Cross-country ski rentals are available for those who don’t have their own equipment.
Discover the Wonders of Winter Wildlife
TRCA offers a number of fun programs for the whole family to learn more about our region’s wonderful winter wildlife. Daytime events include Wildlife Tracking (February 3), Snowshoes and Snow-Clues (February 3 and February 17), and Birding by Snowshoe (February 24).
Snowy Days at Black Creek Pioneer Village
TRCA’s Black Creek Pioneer Village invites you to visit this Family Day weekend (February 17 and 18) to discover the magic of winters past.
The Snowy Days at the Village event offers the opportunity to explore winter travel and sports, investigate age-old methods of staying warm and snug, and learn new skills, including winter survival, candle-making, and food preservation.
Coming Soon: Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
Tap into spring with the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival, starting March 9, 2024 at Kortright Centre for Conservation and Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park.
Discover the beauty of the spring forest and learn how maple syrup has been made through the ages. Delicious fun for the entire family!
The Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival runs until April 7, 2024.
Programs for Children and Youth
Little Saplings Parent and Tot Program
Our Little Saplings Parent & Tot Program gives parents and young children the chance to enjoy nature together this winter. Outdoor activities include crafts, stories, sensory games, and other engaging age-appropriate experiences.
This program is for children ages 1-5 and their parents or caregivers. Choose from two great locations: Kortright Centre for Conservation or Claireville Conservation Area.
REGISTER FOR THE KORTRIGHT PROGRAM
REGISTER FOR THE CLAIREVILLE PROGRAM
Adult and Senior Learning
Introduction to Animal Tracking Workshop
Learn the art and science of animal tracking from a local expert as we explore the trails at Kortright Centre for Conservation on February 10. This workshop for adults offers in-class and in-the-field exercises on track and scat identification, as well as introductory gait and sign analysis.
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Nature and Environmental Education
Calling all Bird Enthusiasts!
Join TRCA for series of educational birding programs and learn all about our feathered friends.
Our lineup of winter programs includes The Winter Ecology of Migratory Birds (February 3), Backyard Birds Through the Seasons (February 8), Non-Migratory Birds and their Winter Adaptations (February 10), and more.
Beat the Winter Blues
Winter can be challenging for many. Recharge your mental and physical health by connecting with nature.
Discover the calming, therapeutic effects of the natural world with TRCA’s Naturally Mindful: Silent Retreat in Nature at Kortright Centre for Conservation (February 11), and our Winter Wonderland Forest Therapy Snowshoe Walk at Albion Hills Conservation Park (February 24).
Owl Prowl
Join us on March 2 to learn about owls and coyotes in the Greater Toronto area!
Discover their unique calls and amazing nighttime adaptations. Meet some live owls, and then continue an evening exploration through Downsview Park to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS WORKSHOP