Winter Outdoor Activities

There is a variety of outdoor winter activities in the County of Brant. Check out the Recreation Map to explore.

On this page:

Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Nordic Poling
Outdoor Rinks
Tobogganing
Snowmobiling
Winter Activity and Sport Safety Tips

Click on the link below to access an interactive recreation map that includes winter activity locations.

View Recreation Map

Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Nordic Poling

These activities are permitted on the following trails:

TH & B Trail – Shellards Lane Brantford to Jenkins Road
LE & N Trail – Burtch Road North towards Brantford
Paris to Cambridge Trail
SC Johnson Trail – Paris to Brantford
Lions Way – Lions Park, Maple Ave North in Burford
Parks and Trails are not inspected regularly in the winter months. Use at your own risk.

*NEW Maintained Winter Walking Trail*

The County of Brant is excited to introduce a newly maintained Winter Walking Trail in Paris Lions Park. This looping path will be maintained throughout the season to provide a safe, walkable space for outdoor recreation.

The trail winds through the playground area, along the Nith River, around the baseball diamonds, and back to the playground.

Outdoor Rinks

Outdoor Rinks operate from approximately Christmas until March, weather permitting. When attending an outdoor rink, check the sign at the rink to see if it's OPEN or CLOSED, which will indicate if it's safe to skate that day.

Outdoor Rink	Location	Status
Axton Park	57 Schuyler St., Paris	Closed
Paris Optimist Park	3 Catherine St., Paris	Open
Syl Apps Community Centre	51 William St., Paris	Open
Sunny Hill Park	87 Sunnyside Dr., St. George	Open
Mt. Pleasant Park	555 Burtch Rd., Mt. Pleasant	Open

Outdoor Rink Rules

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
No classes or lessons permitted
Use at your own risk
Outdoor rinks are volunteer and weather dependent

Outdoor Community Rinks are UNSUPERVISED and maintained by volunteers
Parental supervision is recommended for children

Hours of Operation:
- Unlit rinks: 8:00 am to Dusk
- Lit rinks: 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
Snow clearing shall be done by volunteers and users
Check for holes, cracks and debris before skating, if found, stay away from these areas
No mechanical resurfacing will be done at this site
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Wear the gear! Helmets, knee pads and elbow pads are strongly recommended, as serious injury may occur without protection

Code of Conduct

No chairs, sleds, strollers or other devices/equipment are permitted on the ice
No headsets, cell phones or hand-held devices are to be used on the ice
No food or drink on the ice
Alcohol and/or drug consumption is prohibited

Respect your Outdoor Community Rink and keep it clean. Please use the garbage cans.
Respect other Skaters, share the rink between hockey and recreational skaters during designated times (To be posted at each location if applicable)

Tobogganing

Tobogganing is permitted at designated areas in the following locations:

Paris - Bemrose Park, 56 Whitlaw Way (north side of hill only)
Paris - Green Lane Sports Complex, 8 Green Lane
Paris - Grandville Park, 146 Grandville Circle
St. George - King William Park, 52 King William St. (east of pathway in the park)

Snowmobiling

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

Winter Activity and Sport Safety Tips

Visit the Parachute website for Outdoor Winter Activity and Sport Safety Tips.

Want to get indoors?

View the Winter Community Services Guide online for a list of registered and drop-in programs taking place. Also, check out indoor skates at our three community centres.