Winter things to do at Parks Canada

Discover the joy in winter activities and find the best spot to snowshoe, ski, or spend the night winter camping. What are you waiting for? Grab your winter gear and find out why winter is so much fun with Parks Canada!

Free admission and discounted overnight stays

The Canada Strong Pass is back! Enjoy free admission and 25% off camping and overnight stays with Parks Canada from:

  • December 12, 2025 to January 15, 2026 
  • June 19 to September 7, 2026

Events at Parks Canada

Join in on workshops, festivals, carnivals, and more.

Find an event near you

Winter activities

Bundle up, strap on your snowshoes or tie up your skates, it’s time to make the most of this snow-filled season.

Find winter activities to try

Winter experiences at historic sites

Discover activities to do this winter at national historic sites.

Choose your experience

Skiing

Cross-country ski across snow-covered meadows, hit the slopes on downhills skis, or explore the backcountry on a ski touring expedition.

Discover where to ski

Winter camping

Whether you’re an expert or just getting started, check out these tips on where to go and how to stay warm while winter camping.

Go winter camping

Stargazing

Enjoy some of the best stargazing spots in the world and feel the magic of places preserving the night sky from light pollution.

Visit a Dark-Sky Preserve

Enjoy the best of all seasons

Ready to start planning for another season? Check out our suggestions to keep the fun going all year long.

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