Winter Outdoor Activities

Explore the best of what Brant has to offer in the Winter Months!

Parks and Trails (including Story Book Walks)

A reminder to the public that regular trail maintenance does not take place over the winter months and we ask that you use extra caution if visiting a park or trail, please visit the County of Brant Parks and Trail page for more information.

Storybook Walk

Storybook walks are currently posted at the following parks:

Stories are changed throughout the year; we post updates on our Facebook and Instagram feeds. You can use the Subscribe to this Page button (below) to receive automatic emails whenever we publish new updates here.

Please practice social distancing and respect other visitors' space while you explore.

Stories posted as of December 12, 2021:

Duck On A Bike by David Shannon at Mt. Pleasant Nature Park
Dashing Through the Snow, A Canadian Jingle Bells by Helaine Becker and illustrated by Werner Zimmermann at Janice Hunt Memorial Park

For updates visit www.brantlibrary.ca/StoryBookWalks

Outdoor Rinks

Outdoor rinks are closed for the 2021/2022 season.

Outdoor Rink Locations and Status:

Axton Park - 57 Schuyler St., Paris - CLOSED
Paris Optimist Park - 3 Catherine St., Paris - Skating only, no hockey - CLOSED
Syl Apps Community Centre - 51 William St., Paris - CLOSED
Sunny Hill Park - 87 Sunnyside Dr., St.George - CLOSED
Mt. Pleasant Park - 555 Burtch Rd., Mt.Pleasant - CLOSED

Outdoor Rink Information:

Please be advised that there is a 25 person gathering limit at all outdoor rinks.
Please be kind and courteous. A 45 minute time limit will be in place when others are waiting. Please share this space with other members of the community.
Practice Physical Distancing and keep 6 feet/2 meters from others. We ask that you come back later if physical distancing is not possible.
Wash or sanitize your hands before and after visiting the outdoor rink.
Face masks are highly recommended but not required.
No classes or lessons permitted.
Use at your own risk - benches/picnic tables will not be sanitized.

Outdoor rinks are volunteer and weather dependent. Please look back for updates on the opening of outdoor rinks.

We would like to thank all of the volunteers and staff that help to maintain these rinks!

Please contact Community Services for more information at 519.442.7268.

Tobogganing Areas

Tobogganing is permitted at designated areas in the following locations:

Paris Area:

Bemrose Park - North side of hill only - 86 Whitlaw Way
Green Lane Sports Complex, 8 Green Lane
Grandville Park, 146 Grandville Circle

St. George

King William Park - East of pathway in the Park - 52 King William St

Tobogganing Rules

Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet/2 metres from anyone outside your household or cohort at all times
Follow all Ontario Public Health guidelines for gathering restrictions
These are unsupervised tobogganing areas and parental supervision is recommended for children
The use of safety helmets are strongly recommended
Hours of Operation: 8 am to 8 pm
Do not use with less than 6” or 15 cm of snow or after an ice storm
Have only the recommended number of passengers on a sled at one time
Wait until path is clear before starting down the hill
Do not build jumps or use jumps
Always sit or kneel facing forward. Never slide down head first or standing up
Quickly get out of the way when you reach the bottom
Keep to the side of the hill away from the slide paths when climbing back up the hill
Alcohol consumption is prohibited
Unsafe or hazardous activities can result in eviction from the property

Call 911 in case of emergency.

If you have any concerns or see a problem, please call 519.442.7268 or email parksandrec@brant.ca

After hours problems can be reported to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122

For more information, please contact Community Services at 519.442.7268

Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing/Nordic Poling on Trails

Please visit the Trails page for more information.

TH & B Trail. Shellard Lane - Brantford to Jenkins Rd
LE & N Trail. Burtch Rd north towards Brantford
Paris to Cambridge Trail
SC Johnson Trail. Paris to Brantford
Lions Way - Burford - Maple Ave N to Lions Park

For more information on each area contact:

Paris Area 519-442-3342
St. George Area 519-448-1831
Brant West 519-449-5611

Please note Parks & Trails are not inspected on a regular basis in the winter months. Use at your own risk. Contact parksandrec@brant.ca to report any maintenance issues or call 519-442-7268.

Snowmobiling in Brant

Visit the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs website for more information on snowmobile trails in Brant and the also current conditions.

Also visit the Burford Snowmobile Club website for contacts, news, events and more.

* Please note that parks and trails are not inspected on a regular basis in the winter months. Please use at your own risk. If you would like to report any maintenance issues please contact 519.442.7268 or email parksandrec@brant.ca

Want to Stay indoors?

Visit the Rec at Home page for lots of ways to keep busy inside!
View the Virtual Programs page for virtual programs (and more) being offered this winter!

Celebrate Winter Active in Brant this February

Join Brant as we Celebrate the Month of February with Winter Active!

Please visit the Winter Active page for more information on activities, events and more taking place - updates coming soon!

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