Winter Activities in Mississauga and Surrounding Area

The winter months can be tough so why not get outside and get some Vitamin D while you enjoy some Outdoor Things to do in Winter Activities in Mississauga, Brampton, Georgetown and Milton. In the Winter, there are so many fun activities like Tobogganing, Skating and Much More. We want to help you enjoy this winter with the kids!

Instead of just hiding indoors all winter at home waiting for the snow to melt and the beach weather to return, strap on your snow boots, put on some gloves, and take advantage of the change of season by creating a Winter Bucket List filled with cold-weather activities and Fun Activities to do When its Cold.

Outdoor Things to do in Winter in Peel and Halton Region:

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The best part about winter is that many of these activities are very low cost, and time spent outdoors during the winter can actually help build your immune system, get you active and help you gather essential nutrients like Vitamin D.

It is important for kids to spend time outside in the winter despite the cold weather which is why we schedule at least an hour outside a day for Thumper including weekends. Sometimes finding things to do in the cold winter months can be tough which is why I have created a list of Fun Activities for Kids this Winter in Toronto and Surrounding Area. I am always looking for new ideas to keep us active, having fun and playing outdoors. I have put together this comprehensive guide of Winter Activities for Kids, some are location specific.

This winter, bundle up and enjoy the outdoors, fresh air, exercise, and family time. Here are the Best Outdoor Things to do with winter in Brampton, Mississauga and Georgetown. Bundle up and enjoy Peel and Halton Region this winter. If your looking for a real winter adventure, checkout Winter Camping at Macgregor Point with Kids.

These amazing winter activities are guaranteed to keep your kids and you entertained, learning all active all winter long! These activities have been tried, tested and kid-approved!

Go Winter Hiking

During the summer, the local conservation areas are known for hiking, however the winter can offer a beautiful backdrop of snowy forest trees and a great place to escape to nature and enjoy the fresh air. Some of the best places include Heart lake Conservation Area, or Forks of the Credit.

Brampton:

Peel Region has tons of winter trails to enjoy a scenic hike.

Heartlake Conservation Area – 10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton, ON L6Z 0B3
Clairville Conservation Area – 8180 Hwy 50, Brampton, ON L6T 0A6
El Dorado Park – 8520 Creditview Rd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0G4
Professor’s Lake – 1660 North Park Drive – Enjoy a snowy walk around the lake, you will often spot wildlife among the snowy background

Mississauga:

Riverwood Conservation Area – 4300 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga – I would recommend Culham trail which is a scenic route that extends approximately nine miles and breaks away into three different sections. This pathway allows you to connect with the sights and sounds of the forest in the winter.
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area – 180 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga – Enjoy a walk along the boardwalk while enjoying the nature of the winter lakefront bog.

Go for a Winter Walk along Brampton Etobicoke Creek Trail/Hungry Hollow/Riverwood Conservation Area

Each location offers a beautiful option for winter walking. Brampton Etobicoke Creek Trail offers over 20km for walking or snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. Georgetown Hungry Hollow Trail offers beautiful marshes, ponds, meadows, bridges and boardwalks for hikers, and cross country skiers. Riverwood Conservancy Trail is home to Woodlands, meadows and tablelands, ravines and slopes, wetlands, creeks and floodplain, and former agricultural lands and the Credit River.

Hiking in BRAMPTON and SURROUNDING AREA

Visit Tree Walk Village

Treewalk Village is geared towards children aged 3-7 years old, however on both visits I saw 2 year olds enjoying the activity with parental support. This activity is available to all ages. If you have older kids 8+ they would enjoy the full treetop trekking. This is a 2 hour activity, and timeslots must currently be prebooked. Children can run wild and explore from treehouse to treehouse that are 8ft from the ground. Each treehouse is connected by nets, hammocks and wood bridges that challenge children’s abilities in a fun way. Overcome the obstacles and enjoy a slide ride to the ground.

To learn more checkout our Full Guide on Tree Walk Village.

Lace up and go Skating – Ice Skating in Brampton and Mississauga: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

There are multiple outdoor skating trails and skating rinks in Brampton, Mississauga and Georgetown that offer entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy skating at Gage Park, Chinguacousy Park Trail, Celebration Square or Georgetown Fairgrounds and many more awesome outdoor rinks.

Ice Skating in BRAMPTON and GEORGETOWN: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Guide

Ice Skating in MISSISSAUGA: Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Guide

Ice Skating in GEORGETOWN and MILTON

Map of Outdoor Skating Rinks

Spend time with the Family

Family Day is about celebrating the importance of families, so make sure you plan to spend time with those you love the most – FAMILY! Check out the variety of Things to do on Family Day Weekend in Brampton, Mississauga, Georgetown and Caledon.

Family Day Activities in MISSISSAUGA, BRAMPTON and GEORGETOWN

Go Sledding

Enjoy both small and large winter sledding hills in the Peel and Halton Region. Grab some friends, and go sledding! It is only one of the Winter Activities you can enjoy locally!

Sledding Hills in BRAMPTON

Sledding Hills in MISSISSAUGA

Sledding Hills in Milton

Tobaganning in Georgetown, Halton Hills: (Approved by Town of Halton Hills)

Sir Donald Mann Park, Acton
Cedarvale Park, 181 Main Street South, Georgetown

Tobaganning in Georgetown and Acton: (Parent Recommendations)

Holy Cross Catholic School – 222 Maple Ave, Georgetown (Behind holy cross school on Maple st. They have stairs to go up)
Wallace Street Park – 31 Wallace Street, Acton (There is a good hill at Wallace street park. You can park on Doctor Moore crt and walk over.)

Map of Sledding Locations

Go for a Winter Walk along Brampton Etobicoke Creek Trail/Hungry Hollow/Riverwood Conservation Area

Go Snow Tubing

While the snow is falling get out while you can to take part in this fun family activity. No fancy equipment or special skills needed to take part in this wintertime activity. You can make a day trip out of it, or have an overnight getaway depending on how much time you want to spend embracing the outdoors and how far you want to travel.

Here are some of the sensational snow tubing hills in and around the Greater Toronto area so you can start your wintertime adventure.

Learn how to Ski or Snowboard

Mount Chinguacousy offers a bunny hill for skiing and snowboarding in Brampton. This is a great place for kids to learn the basics before tackling bigger ski hills in Ontario like Blue Mountain, or Horse Shoe Valley. If you are looking for a little bit bigger than take a drive to Glen Eden in Milton.

Checkout the Best Ski Hills in Ontario

Cross Country Skiing and Snow Shoeing

Cross Country Skiing in Brampton:

As part of the The City of Brampton Winter Wonderland campaign, they have introduced a cross-country skiing recreational trail and a snowshoeing recreational trail, located at Chinguacousy Park, weather permitting. These recreational trails are available for independent use by residents during regular park operating hours and offer additional opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months while maintaining safe physical distancing.

Please note that equipment rentals are not available at this time.

The trails can be accessed from the Sandra Hames Centre Parking Lot (Bramalea and Goodwood entrance). Please follow posted signage guidelines and maintain safe physical distancing.

Please check trail status updates here before your visit.

Locations:

Chinguacousy Park Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Trails
Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday, 10 am – 10 pm

FREE Snowshoe Rentals in Brampton Courtesty of Brampton Library
Seasonal Activity Kits from the Winter Collection are available from January to April from the Brampton Library. Learn else you can get with your Brampton Library Card.

Discover which kits you can borrow below, free with your Brampton Library card. When you find a kit that interests you, click on the link to check availability.

Adult snowshoes – If you’re looking for a way to stay in shape even when the snow falls, snowshoeing is an excellent low-impact aerobic exercise that’s also beginner friendly. Designed to support 110 to 160 pounds.

Kids snowshoes – Keep your child active over the winter season with snowshoes! The lightweight plastic frame and tapered design allows for a natural stride, while the easy-to-use ratchet binding means more time playing and less time getting ready. Designed to support 40 to 90 pounds.

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Halton Region:

Get Outdoors and enjoy tall trees covered in fresh snow and the quiet sound of crunching snow below your feet. You can find Cross Country Skiing in Halton Hills using the trails at Conservation Halton and Credit Valley Conservation parks which are inviting and exciting.

A great way to exercise, cross-country skiing is also a fun way to see Mother Nature in her finest winter dress. Cross-country ski trails are available at Crawford Lake, Hilton Falls, and Mountsberg Conservation Areas. Trails are regularly groomed at Hilton Falls and rentals are also available at this location.

Season: January to early March (availability dependent on weather conditions).

Locations:

Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Address: 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills, ON L7G 0N9
Hours: 8-5pm

This area now offers 6km of groomed cross-country ski trails suitable for beginners to the more advanced. The trails take you through hardwood bush and past a frozen lake and over varying terrain. Admission fees or membership apply.

Hilton Falls
Address: 4985 Campbellville Road – Milton, ON
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm October 19 – April 4

Hilton Falls has beautiful trails through escarpment woods and beaver meadows. A highlight of your skiing adventure is the beautiful falls waiting for you. It is stunning in winter! Over 15kms of trails, 3 trails to choose from!

Trails are suitable for all levels of skiers to enjoy. Ski rentals are available for those who want to try it for the first time – * Rentals are available Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday ONLY when trail conditions permit.

For Adventurers looking to get the heart rate up, head out and do all 15 km. For those Explorers looking to get a great photo of the falls, head out on the yellow trail.Season: January to early March (availability dependent on weather conditions).

Crawford Lake
Address: 3115 Conservation Road Milton, ON L9T 2X3
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm October 19 – April 4

Crawford Lake offers cross-country ski trails on escarpment trails through woods and fields. It is also the site of a rare meromictic lake and reconstructed Iroquoian village. The Pine Ridge Trail offers beautiful pine plantations and open fields perfect for wildlife viewing while enjoying this winter wonderland. Although the trails are easy to moderate, they are not groomed so folks are often Adventurers and are willing to break their own trails. Be sure to pack your own skis. Over 5kms of trails, 3 trails to choose from.

Mountsberg
Address: 2259 Milburough Line Campbellville, ON
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm October 19 – April 4
Park Enterance Fees: Adult (15-64)$6.50
Senior (65 & over)$5.00
Child (5-14)$5.00
Child (4 & under)Free

Cross-country ski trails run along shoreline, through woods and sugar bush, and along the Wildlife Walkway with bison, elk, and birds of prey enclosures. The Lakeshore Lookout Trail follows the shoreline of the Mountsberg Reservoir and features three smaller loops that take the visitor through plantations, wetlands and woodlands.Trails are great for Family Fun folks and beginners, although they are not groomed. Be sure to pack your own skis. Over 14kms of trails, 32 trails to choose from.