


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.

Creative activities across Canada to beat the winter blues
Cities and towns across Canada are embracing winter through fun activities that encourage residents to get moving outdoors.

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.

Olympic medalist (and new mom) Jennifer Abel’s advice for parents: support, support, support
Olympic diver Jennifer Abel shares her journey in the sport and describes how her parents’ support helped her along the way.

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

Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds
As summer approaches, pack a picnic, grab your kids, and head to one of these awesome Canadian playgrounds!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Equine therapy: Not just horsing around
Equine-assisted therapy has a host of benefits for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities or developmental delays.

What “back to school” looks like during COVID-19
With some schools reopening, a Quebec teacher tells the CBC that while students and teachers are happy to be back, there’s a lot of uncertainty too.

“Window walks” and other ways to jazz up your neighbourhood stroll
Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.

StoryWalk inspires families to get outside and read
StoryWalk combines storytelling and physical activity by placing laminated pages from picture books in public places.

Skateboarding: Not just for teens
Once primarily the domain of teen boys, skateboarding’s diverse culture and physical benefits are now attracting people of all ages and genders.

Smart cycling: Start it at school!
At first glance, you might think that the Bromont National Cycling Centre (BNCC) is only for elite athletes, but think again. The centre also makes basic cycling skills a priority. The BNCC, located in Bromont, Que., gives adults and children the chance to discover all cycling sports—BMX, mountain biking, cyclocross, road cycling, track cycling, as … Continued

New playground features aim to keep tweens active in parks
Playgrounds and unstructured free play have always been my go-to options for my two boys’ exercise and entertainment. But as they’ve grown in height, they’ve also been growing apart in terms of their interests, as well as their physical and social skills. Despite their five-year age difference, when they were younger both would happily play … Continued

Tips to help timid riders brave the bike park (plus six awesome Canadian pump tracks for all-ages fun)
Across Canada, parks are adding BMX tracks and pump tracks to appeal to older and more adventurous kids. But these features aren’t only fun for big kids. Even children as young as three years old can develop the fundamental movement skills they need to master a balance bike on the track, with a little help … Continued

Historic performance by Quebec in men’s and women’s hockey at Canada Games
Quebec made men’s hockey history at the Canada Games in Red Deer, winning gold against Ontario. Quebec’s last gold medal dated back to 1987. In the second week of the Games, the women’s team also made it to the final, winning silver after losing against the home team. Team Quebec’s performances can be attributed to … Continued