Enjoy winter safely! Get active this winter with some of the best cross-country ski trails, outdoor rinks and pathways, nature trails and more.

Scheduled winter activities

Go for a walk and check out the holiday lights in Broadmoor Lake Park through the holiday season! 

The LED tree will be lit up daily in front of Festival Place through the holiday season from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The soundtrack for the tree light show can be heard on the radio by tuning in to 103.3 FM.

Registered winter walk
Join us for walking Tuesdays in the heart of Josephburg. This gentle, welcoming program is perfect for older adults who want to keep moving and meet others in the community.

• Location: Moyer Recreation Centre Hall
• Date: Runs weekly on Tuesdays from November to March (some omit dates may apply)
• Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Register now in RecOnline

Santa Skate
Join us for a free, festive tradition the whole family will love — our annual Santa Skate, presented by Servus Credit Union!

Enjoy a magical afternoon on the ice complete with Santa, cookie decorating, hot chocolate and colouring fun. Open to all ages. Helmets are recommended, and skate aids are available. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by someone 14Y+ at all times.

• Location: Glen Allan Recreation Complex
• Date: Sunday, December 7
• Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Many fun winter activities are available around the County. Find information about community events and recreation drop-in times in the online calendars:

• Community events calendar
• Recreation drop-in calendar 

Anytime activities 

Explore the County's walking trails

Embrace the chill with a self-guided walk of these featured trails in Strathcona County.

• Biodiversity Nature Trail
• Riverside Nature Trail  
• Sherwood Park Natural Area  

See Strathcona County's urban trail maps for information about all walking trails.

Drop-in winter walk
Connect over indoor walking and complimentary coffee at the Ardrossan Recreation Complex!

• Date: Runs weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November to March (some omit dates apply).
• Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Drop-in winter walk is included with the Active Pass or Active Pass+. Don't have a pass? The cost is only $2.00 to drop in.

Outdoor activities

Get outside and enjoy some skating, tobogganing or cross country skiing.

• Outdoor skating rinks and pathways
• Tobogganing 
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre
• Winter trails at the Broadmoor Public Golf Course 

Looking for something closer to home? Build a snowman, go for a moonlit walk, or volunteer to shovel snow for a neighbour!