Tales from York is a blog series focused on the people and places that make York's Greenbelt great. The series will cover everything from local businesses, to seasonal events, to life on York farms. Look out for our upcoming posts to stay up-to-date and informed on exciting going-ons in York's Greenbelt.
The festive season is approaching and the Greenbelt is getting lit up with holiday cheer! It’s the time of year to cozy up with a warm beverage and enjoy the local celebrations in your town! In York Region you don’t have to travel too far to find the holiday magic. There are great events and fun winter recreational activities to get you in the holiday mood right in the Greenbelt!
See the list below for some great ideas and make it a Greenbelt Holiday!
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Get out to a winter festival Do you want all the holiday fun at one stop? Find a winter festival or attend a tree lighting ceremony in your town. Hang out with your neighbours and watch your community tree get lit up! Nothing says happy holidays like twinkling lights on a Douglas Fir. Here are a few Holiday festivals in York Region
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Pick your own Greenbelt tree Scotch Pine? Douglas Fir? Balsam fir? White Pine? What’s your favourite type of tree for the holidays? You can find them all in the Greenbelt! Check out our list of Greenbelt Christmas Tree farms on Greenbeltfresh.ca to find your local tree farm! |
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Give one-of-kind gifts Support your local businesses and find some great homemade goods to give as unique gifts. Find a craft fair and support your local artisans!
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Go D.I.Y Get creative and dive into some D.I.Y’s for the holidays! Make some of your own holiday goodies.
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Enjoy some outdoor skating in your area! Here are some great outdoor skating rinks in York Region.
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Take a wintery walk When the snow comes piling down, strap on some snowshoes and take a stroll through the York Region Forest , join a community walk or take a self-guided stroll Greenbelt Walks guides. |
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Ski in the moonlight Wanna make some strides under the moonlight? Enjoy some cross-country skiing in the Greenbelt!
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Take in a Greenbelt photo exhibit If you’re in Kleinburg enjoying all of the heritage gems, stop by the McMichael Art Collection and check out the Greenbelt exhibit - 20 breathtaking photos are on display. While there, stop by McMichael's "Santa's Workshop" display and snap a holiday photo. |
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Go Sledding When the snow days come around, grab anything slippery that you can sit on and head to your neighborhood hill for a great afternoon of tobogganing! Mussleman’s Lake just happens to be the highest point of York Region. |
We hope this was helpful in planning your fun winter day trip. Let us know how you liked our recommendations or share with us what you like to do in York Region in the winter time. Don’t forget to snap and share it! We’ll see you outside!
MELISSA CORIA
--Communications Assistant, York Region