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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 rinks, locations and status

Outdoor Rink

Location

Status

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
  • 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, 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..

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