Sometimes you have to sit down and make actual plans to get outside and have some winter fun. Although tempting to enjoy your cozy home and a cup of hot chocolate, some winter exercise will cure any potential winter blues.
You can skate on the Lift Lock Canal
Thanks to the City of Peterborough and the Trent Severn Waterway, free public skating is available below the Peterborough Life Lock – weather permitting of course! The City floods the ice when needed to ensure it is as smooth as possible. Skate with your family or join in a game of hockey with your friends. Just be sure to check the flag that indicates the current ice conditions.
You can also check out the Kawartha NOW website to find out which rinks and arenas are offering public skating.
KawarthaNOW file photo.
Source: https://kawarthanow.com/2017/01/07/skating-is-open-at-liftlock/
Or Enjoy Family Skiing and Snowboarding at Devil’s Elbow
Why not go where you can find some of the finest snow conditions and longest ski seasons in Ontario. Enjoy 14 runs including the East & West Glades and 2 terrain parks on 90 skiable acres. You will find everything you need whether you are a skier or a snowboarder, from novice to expert.
The great location and snowmaking equipment guarantees the best possible snow conditions during the ski season. There are six chairlifts (4 quad and 2 double) ensuring lineups aren’t an issue.
Nordic and snowshoe enthusiasts can enjoy 8.5 km of winding trails through the sheltered evergreen and hardwood forest.
And don’t worry if you need a bit of instruction. Devil’s Elbow offers a ski school and snowboarding lessons through Kawartha Ski and Snowboard School. Private, semi-private and group lessons are available for all ability levels.
Regular Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holiday Schedule
December 25/17 – Closed Christmas Day
December 24/17 – January 7/18 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Family Day – February 19/18 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
March Break – March 12 – 16/18 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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