Winter Outdoor Activities
There is a variety of outdoor winter activities in the County of Brant. Check out the Winter Outdoor Activities Map to explore.
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.
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 |
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Axton Park |
57 Schuyler St., Paris |
Closed |
Paris Optimist Park |
3 Catherine St., Paris |
Closed |
Syl Apps Community Centre |
51 William St., Paris |
Open |
Sunny Hill Park |
87 Sunnyside Dr., St. George |
Closed |
Mt. Pleasant Park |
555 Burtch Rd., Mt. Pleasant |
Closed |
Outdoor Rink Rules |
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Code of Conduct |
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Tobogganing
Tobogganing is permitted at designated areas in the following locations:
- Paris - Bemrose Park, 86 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.
Safety Tips
Visit the Parachute website for Outdoor Winter Activity and Sport Safety Tips.
Additional resources
The Grand River Conservation Authority offers various outdoor activities. Visit the Grand River Conservation Authority webpage.
Get moving with Winter Active in the County of Brant this February. Visit the Winter Active webpage for more information.
For more information on recreation programs taking place in Brant view the Community Services Guide online..