STAY ACTIVE FOR A RICH WINTER SEASON

Skating on the Richmond Green Ice Skating Trail & Mill Pond

Some of Richmond Hill’s top winter amenities can be found right next door at Richmond Green Sports Park. One great example is the Richmond Green Skate Trail, which takes visitors on a pleasant loop through 250 metres of natural space. The Skate Trail features lights for evening skating, heated washrooms, change rooms and parking. Elsewhere in Richmond Hill, you can also enjoy skating on natural ice at Mill Pond.

For a full list of winter skating visit richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/Outdoor-Skating.aspx

Indoor Soccer at Richmond Green

Keeping active in the winter doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to brace the cold outside. There are also a number of great indoor recreation activities that can get you moving in a more climate controlled environment. One great option is indoor soccer at Richmond Green Sports Dome. With pick up soccer for adults, teens and families, not to mention recreational leagues for lacrosse, flag football, ultimate Frisbee and more, you can enjoy some great activities here this winter.

Learn more at: richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/richmond-green-sports-dome.aspx

Skiing at Uplands Ski Club

Beginner skiers and snowboarders in your family can hit the slopes closer to home than you may realize at Uplands Ski Centre. Located at 46 Uplands Ave., just 15 minutes south of Richlands, Uplands Ski Centre is the perfect place for beginners to test their downhill skiing and snowboarding skills. Group lessons for kids as young as 3 years old and equipment rentals are available!

Learn more at uplandsgolfandski.com/skihome2.html.

Shinny Hockey

There’s probably nothing more Canadian than playing a little pick up shinny hockey on your local rink this winter. There are a number of rinks throughout Richmond Hill that offer shinny times for children, teens and adults, check the listing at the link below to find a time and location that works for you.

Learn more at richmondhill.ca/en/things-to-do/Pickup-Shinny.aspx.

Russian Sauna

If you’re looking to beat the winter blues in a somewhat unconventional way, you might just enjoy Richmond Hill’s Steamul Sauna. This traditional Russian Banya is a wood burning sauna that offers a great way to relax and soak in a little bit of heat on a cold winter day. There are also cold water swimming pools, steam rooms and a food and snack bar to enjoy a traditional homestyle Russian meal after your sauna.

Learn more at steamulsauna.com.