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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.

On this page:

Click on the link below to access an interactive winter outdoor activities map.

Outdoor Winter Activity 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

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

  • 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

  • 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:

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.

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