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Summary

7 Incredible Winter Activities Around Toronto That You Can Enjoy For $30 Or Less

No need to break the bank this winter!

Lead Writer, Travel

If you're still broke from the holiday season, or you just want to save some money, then these winter activities around Toronto are just what you need.

Costing $30 or less per person, these experiences let you have fun and enjoy the snowy season without sweating the cost.

Fly Down Snowy Slopes In A Tube

Price: $20+ per person

Address: 2632 Vespra Valley Rd., Minesing, ON

Why You Need To Go: Boasting 14 chutes over 10 stories high, Snow Valley Resort is the place to go for winter thrills. You can race down the slopes in a tube, and the experience is even offered at night.

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Wander Through A Glowing Forest

Price: $5 per adult

When: Until May 2022

Address: 100 Forbes Hill Dr., Huntsville, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Eclipse trail leads you through a glowing woodland filled with light installations. On weekends, you can warm up with BeaverTails and drinks.

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Hike To The Top Of A Sparkling Escarpment

Price: $9.50 per adult

Address: 7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Rattlesnake Point is a popular place to visit for fall colours, but have you see in in the winter? The area transforms into a Narnia-worthy wonderland, and you can gaze over a snowy landscape from the lookouts along Buffalo Crag trail.

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Sip Mulled Wine By A Cozy Fire

Price: $30 per person

When: Until February 27, 2022

Address: 1249 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy your next happy hour outside by a cozy fire at Trius Winery. The Fireside Showcase Tasting experience includes a glass of mulled wine and three Trius Showcase wines.

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Glide Around A Frozen Lake

Price: $25 per person

Address: 18205 Keele St., King Township, ON

Why You Need To Go: Skate across a frozen lake at Spray Lake's 2-kilometre ice trail. Reservations for this enchanting winter experience must be made in advance.

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Hike To A Frozen Waterfall

Price: Parking fee

Address: 900 Wilson St. E., Hamilton, ON

Why You Need To Go: Tiffany Falls transforms into a glistening ice fortress every winter, and you can take a short hike to see this majestic frozen cascade.

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Hang Out With Fluffy Alpacas

Price: $20+ per adult

Address: 6185 Sixth Line, Belwood, Ontario

Why You Need To Go: You can spend the day hanging out with adorable, fluffy alpacas at this farm outside of the city. Don't forget to book in advance!

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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