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Embrace winter with outdoor fun and activities

This winter, get ready to amp up the fun in Burlington. There are many opportunities for everyone to be active outside.

Santa Claus Parade

The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Beginning at the Burlington Centre, the parade will travel through Burlington streets and finish in downtown Burlington. For more details and to see the parade route, visit burlington.ca/parade.

The parade will feature the Burlington Teen Tour Band, floats, entertainers and Santa Claus. Look for the three recipients of the Burlington 150 float grants (Arts4People Movement, Theatre Burlington and the Burlington Centaurs Rugby Club) and a Burlington 150 float.

Letter carriers will be walking in the parade collecting kids’ letters to give to Santa.

Visitors can also support the community and bring a non-perishable food donation to the parade. The Burlington Teen Tour Boosters will be collecting these donations in support of the Burlington Food Bank.

Representatives of the Burlington Oldtimers Hockey Club will also be collecting cash donations in support of the parade on behalf of the parade organizing committee.

A special thank you to our parade sponsors, JKM Towing, Attridge Transportation, Bunzl, the Rocca Sisters Team, King Paving and Construction, and the Burlington Centre.

Disc Golf, Hiking and More at Tyandaga Golf Course

Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.) is open from dawn until dusk for disc golf and hiking during the winter season. Players need to bring their own discs. Tobogganing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also welcome on the course and grounds. Discs, snowshoes and other outdoor winter equipment can be borrowed through the Play Equipment Lending Library.

Cogeco Skating at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond

The Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond at the waterfront in downtown Burlington is opening soon. Cogeco Skating at the pond will be open daily but closed on Christmas Day. Registration is not required. For more information, including skating times, visit burlington.ca/pond.

Residents are encouraged to call the ice conditions hotline, 905-335-7738, ext. 8587 before leaving their house, to make sure that the Pond is open.

The free skate lending program at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond is available Monday to Friday, 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, PA days and holiday school breaks, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Holiday ice and gym rentals

Stay active this holiday with family and friends by renting ice or a gym at a special discount. This holiday season, ice and gym rentals are available at a reduced rate for booking dates up to Jan. 7, 2023. Beginning Dec. 1, residents can view facility availability and complete the rental 24-hours in advance through their online Live & Play account.

Learn more about how to rent at burlington.ca/rentals.

Cogeco Neighbourhood Rinks

The Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink program is a collaboration between dedicated resident volunteers and the City of Burlington. Once the weather is cold enough, the rinks will be open to the public and free to use. Located throughout the City, City staff will install boards for the natural ice rinks that will be maintained by neighbourhood volunteer groups. Residents are asked to respect the open/closed signs and stay off the ice when the rink is closed.

Locations and groups are still to be determined. Applications to run a Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink are still being accepted until Dec. 1, 2023.

For more information on the Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink program, applications and locations, visit burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink.

Tobogganing

There are six designated areas in the city that are safe for tobogganing. They include:

Brant Hills Park, southwest of the tennis courts, 2300 Duncaster Dr.
Central Park on the hill northwest of the community garden, 2299 New St.
LaSalle Park, east of the parking lot, 50 North Shore Blvd.
Lowville Park on the hill at the southwest end of park, 6207 Lowville Park Rd.
Nelson Park on the east side of park, north of the Centennial bike path, 4183 New St.
Tyandaga Park at hole number four on the west slope, 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.

To view designated tobogganing sites and tips for safe tobogganing, please visit burlington.ca/tobogganing.

Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating

Thanks to Tim Hortons, Burlington residents can enjoy another holiday season of free skating from Dec. 23, 2023, to Jan. 6, 2024. A reservation is not needed. Skating is first come, first served until capacity is reached. For dates and locations, visit burlington.ca/timsfreeskate.

Play Equipment Lending Library

If you need some indoor or outdoor play equipment or want to try something new without having to buy it, try the City’s Play Equipment Lending Library located at Central Arena. Items include glow-in-the-dark equipment, disc golf equipment for Tyandaga and more. The last day to borrow the play equipment in 2023 is on Tuesday, Dec. 19 with those items needing to be returned to Haber Community Centre on Jan. 9, 2024. To borrow, visit burlington.ca/playlending.

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Emilie Cote, Director, Recreation, Community and Culture

“We believe in celebrating the unique charm that winter brings. It's not just about surviving the cold; it's about thriving in it and creating cherished memories along the way. Our winter activities are designed to foster a sense of community, laughter, and adventure."

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Media contact:
Emily Trotta
Communications Advisor

emily.trotta@burlington.ca