Enjoy winter safely! Get active this winter with some of the best cross-country ski trails, outdoor rinks and pathways, nature trails and more.
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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, starting November 21 at Celebration of Lights, 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.
Seniors' winter walk
This gentle, welcoming program is perfect for older adults who want to keep moving and meet others in the community. Sponsored by Inter Pipeline.
Location: Ardrossan Recreation Complex
Date: Mon/Tue/Wed from November 9 to March 31
Time: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
$2 or included with the Active Pass
Seniors' Skate
Join a community of active seniors on the ice. Bring your skates and enjoy gliding to music on the ice, followed by a coffee social in the lounge. Sponsored by Inter Pipeline.
Location: Glen Allan Recreation Complex
Date: Mondays from October 19 to March
Time: 1 - 2:15 p.m.
Free activity
Free recreational skates
Enjoy a free recreational skate on Sundays through the fall and winter seasons. Check out the drop-in recreation calendar to view omit dates and details.
Ardrossan Recreation Complex
Rec skate from 1 - 3 p.m. Sponsored by Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society (ARAS).
Moyer Recreation Centre
Stick and skate from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. and rec skate from 2:15 - 3 p.m. Sponsored by Josephurg Agricultural Society.
Glen Allan Recreation Complex
Rec skate from 2 - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Servus Credit Union.
Winter events
Celebration of Lights
Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Wear your favourite holiday sweater or elf hat and join us at the Celebration of Lights! This family-friendly event, held at Festival Place, is entirely free and aims to entertain the whole family with an LED tree show, holiday music, holiday activities and games.
Christmas in the Heartland
Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Enjoy artisans and crafters, ice carvings, nativity displays, sleigh rides and more at locations across north Strathcona County during Christmas in the Heartland. The festivities continue with an evening event at 4:30 p.m. at Moyer Recreation Centre.
Christmas in the Country
Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore south rural Strathcona County for Santa visits, sleigh rides, family activities and more during Christmas in the Country. The festivities continue from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fire Station #2 with free hot cocoa, cookie decorating, Santa visits and fireworks.
CPKC Holiday Train
Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 4 to 5:45 p.m.
The CPKC Holiday Train is bringing holiday cheer to Josephburg with musical performances by Sam Roberts Band and Owen Riegling. The event supports the Strathcona Food Bank.
Santa Skate
Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Join us at the Glen Allan Recreation Complex 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.
Santa Swim
Saturday, December 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make a splash this holiday season at the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre during our festive Santa Swim, sponsored by Cambrian! Bring the family for a joyful morning in the water with photos with Santa (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), pool games, mermaids and more.
Toonie ($2.00) admission rates apply, or attend with your Active Pass. Children under eight must be within arm's reach of someone 14+ at all times (maximum three children per supervising person). Lifejackets are available free of charge.
New Year's Festival
Thursday, December 31, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Ring in the new year with free family-friendly activities and entertainment. Enjoy live performances, winter fun zones and more – then wrap up the night with our annual fireworks show at Broadmoor Lake Park!
Many fun winter activities are available around the County. Find information about community events and recreation drop-in times in the online calendars:
Anytime activities
Explore the County's walking trails
Embrace the chill with a self-guided walk of these featured trails in Strathcona County.
See Strathcona County's urban trail maps for information about all walking trails.
Outdoor activities
Get outside and enjoy some skating, tobogganing or cross country skiing.
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!