


The ultimate guide to winter activities for kids
Don’t hibernate! With this awesome list of creative activity ideas, kids will love playing outside this winter.

Embracing new beginnings: How sports welcome newcomers to Canada
Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.

How to find adaptive and inclusive programs if your child has additional support needs
Here are some tips for locating adaptive and inclusive recreation and sports programming across Canada for your child.

The coolest free (or cheap) splash pads and wading pools in Canada
These splash pads are not only refreshing and fun—they’re also the coolest free (or inexpensive) options in Canada.

5 active & educational outdoor adventures for families in Canada
Discover thrilling outdoor experiences for families in Canada! Unearth dinosaur bones in Alberta or hike through British Columbia’s ancient forests.

The coolest children’s museums in Canada
Check out this helpful guide for the coolest children’s museums in Canada where your little ones can get hands-on experience with the fun exhibits.

This checklist is a resource all parents in search of daycare should have
How to choose the right daycare or preschool for your child? Check out this checklist developed by Sport for Life and Active for Life.

Bigger than the game: Hockey players give back
Across Canada, hockey players, volunteers, and organizations are giving back to their communities through innovative and generous initiatives.

Outdoor adventure courses for kids across Canada
For some awesome family fun this summer, check out these outdoor adventure courses across Canada.

Can technology help kids connect with nature?
Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.

How to get into speed skating in Canada (at any age)
Speed skating is a fun, fast-paced sport that kids (and adults) can get into at any age. Here’s everything you need to know.

Interactive museums across Canada that blend movement and learning
If you’re looking for ways to keep your child active while learning this year, check out our list of interactive museums across Canada!

Skateboarding’s Olympic debut
Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.

Play is what we need: How cities responded when playgrounds were closed
During the pandemic, cities got creative in making play-friendly parks, streets, and other areas for families to enjoy.

Active and accessible summer fun for kids with disabilities
It can be challenging to find suitable summer activities for kids with disabilities. Here are a few tips for enjoying accessible, inclusive fun!

Get active with sports equipment lending programs at your local library
Libraries these days are exploring a different type of literacy—physical literacy. Learn what sports equipment is available at your library.

How martial arts can have a big impact on kids with autism
Martial arts can help kids with autism develop cognitive abilities and physical literacy skills, as well as have fun!

Spirit North: Empowering Indigenous youth through sport and play
Canadian cross-country ski program Spirit North aims to create opportunities for Indigenous youth to connect to sport and the land.

Your guide to the best winter walking trails across Canada
If you’re wondering where to walk this winter, check out this province-by-province guide to some of the best winter trails across Canada.

Why kids need active outdoor play, every day
A pediatric physiotherapist and nature play program director discusses why active outdoor play is so important for kids’ development.

Get active in your neighbourhood with Explore Your 2.4
The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.

Hockey at home: How teams have stayed connected and active
With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.

Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.

The brain-building benefits of physical literacy
When children are provided more opportunities for active play, they become more motivated, confident, and competent to move.