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Pack up the kids and skates in the car and head over to one of the below locations for public skating: - [Hilary Bald Outdoor Rink](https://lincoln.ca/recreation/arenas-outdoor-rinks) in Beamsville, Ontario - [The Frieze Box](https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/outdoor-rink.aspx) in Grimsby, Ontario - [The Rink in the Gardens](https://www.vintage-hotels.com/the-ice-rink-in-the-gardens-at-pillar-and-post/) at The Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - [Chippawa Park](https://www.welland.ca/facilities/ChippawaParkCC.asp) in Welland, Ontario Looking to relax off the ice while the kids skate to their hearts’ content? Head over to [Wayne Gretzky Estates](https://www.gretzkyestateswines.com/skating-rink/) in Niagara-on-the-Lake to sit back with a cocktail on their heated Whisky Bar patio; admission is $10 +HST per person. ## **Take a winter stroll at Heartland Forest** Getting your daily steps in is the perfect activity to cure the seasonal blues. Consider taking the kids on a winter wonderland walk at [Heartland Forest](https://heartlandforest.org/) in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Situated on over 200 acres, Heartland Forest features 4 km of trails that take you through grasslands, wetlands, and the largest stand of Carolinian Forest in the Niagara Peninsula. The wide paths at Heartland Forest allow parents to push a stroller through the woods without difficulty. People who use mobility devices can also park close to the entrance of the forest and lose themselves in nature without worrying about encountering roots, rocks, curbs, and steps. Want to find more fun nature spots for winter hikes with the kids? Discover Niagara's top walking trails in the [Winter Activity Guide](https://blog.caaniagara.ca/winter-activity-guide-hiking-niagara). ## **Snowshoeing in the Niagara Region** Winter hikes don’t need to stop just because there’s a lot of snow on the ground. Snowshoeing is a relatively easy activity that just about anyone, including kids, can learn. You can snowshoe just about anywhere there’s snow, but here are our top picks for snowshoeing spots in Niagara: - [Ball’s Falls Conservation Area](https://npca.ca/parks-recreation/conservation-areas/balls-falls) in Jordan, Ontario - [Beamer Memorial Conservation Area](https://npca.ca/parks-recreation/conservation-areas/beamer-memorial) in Grimsby, Ontario - [Chippawa Creek Conservation Area](https://npca.ca/parks-recreation/conservation-areas/chippawa-creek) in Wainfleet, Ontario Pick up snowshoes for you and the littles at [**Altitude Sports**](https://portal.caarewards.ca/niagara/offer/altitude-sports-332975/?srch=offdet&product_tag=online&lat=43.2111616&lng=-79.2100864). When shopping online, CAA Members EARN 4% back in CAA Dollars. ## **Ice fishing in the Niagara Region** Ever taken the kids fishing? How about ice fishing? As the smallest of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie often freezes over in the winter, making it the ideal destination for [ice fishing](https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/fishing.aspx#Ice-Fishing). It is also recognized as one of the best spots for perch in Ontario. Other fish you may find in this lake include walleye, bass, trout, and salmon. Before heading out to Port Colborne, check out these [safety tips](https://www.takemefishing.org/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-basics/ice-fishing-with-kids/) for ice fishing with kids. You can order all the necessary safety gear and ice fishing accessories online at [**SAIL**](https://portal.caarewards.ca/niagara/offer/sail-1000358603/?srch=offdet&product_tag=online&lat=43.2111616&lng=-79.2100864). 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Here are our picks for some of the best hills to take the family tobogganing in Niagara this season: - [Marlene Stewart Streit Park](https://facilities.pelham.ca/Home/Detail?CategoryIds=&FacilityTypeIds=1%2C6&Keywords=&ScrollTo=google-map-trigger&CloseMap=true&Id=6e9b0b1d-ab99-49dc-93b7-b9f770c596f9) in Fonthill, Ontario - [Southward Community Park](https://www.grimsby.ca/en/parks-recreation-culture/southward-park.aspx) in Grimsby, Ontario - [Welland Canal Lock 7](https://www.thorold.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/lock-7-viewing-complex.aspx) hill in Thorold, Ontario Before you go, order new sleds and gear online from [**Walmart**](https://portal.caarewards.ca/niagara/offer/walmart-1000364318/?srch=offdet&product_tag=online&lat=43.2218246&lng=-79.2191151) and EARN 2% back in CAA Dollars. ## **101 Nights of Twinkling Lights** This year’s [Winter Festival of Lights](https://wfol.com/) in Niagara Falls, Ontario has been extended until February 21st! With over three million lights on display along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands, and across Niagara Falls, there are endless photo opportunities for you and your family. Enjoy unique sights including giant moose, Inukshuks, polar bears, and more—all for free. Bundle up the whole family before heading outdoors. 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