Credit: Exploits TrailNet Inc
Don’t let the winter blues get you down this year! Dress warmly and get active in the fresh, frosty winter air. Grand Falls-Windsor is packed with lots of snowy fun for people of all ages. Here are just some winter activities that you can take part in this year around Grand Falls-Windsor and Gander.
Snowmobile right through the town
Grand Falls-Windsor has snowmobiling trails going through downtown and is also surrounded by them. So, have some fun this winter and go snowmobiling into town to meet up with your friends for coffee. The Exploits Valley Snowmobile Association is in charge of grooming and maintaining the trails.
Grand Falls-Windsor
Mid-Winter Bivver
The Annual Mid-Winter Bivver is Newfoundland’s premier snowmobile and culinary festival. The famous festival features food prepared by award-winning chefs, a snowmobile trail ride with a gourmet lunch, a 5-course dinner, and more. Details
Various Venues Grand Falls-Windsor (2023 dates: February 10-11, 2023)
Corduroy Brook Nature Trail
Bundle up and take the family out for fun snowshoeing or hiking on the scenic Corduroy Brook Trail. You can even bring your furry family members with you if they are on a leash. If it gets too cold, you can head to the Common Grounds Cafe to warm up with a hot cup of coffee and a tasty snack.
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Conservation Pl, Grand Falls-Windsor
Church Road Park
Spend quality family time this winter playing in the snow with the kids at Church Road Park. This popular Municipal Park has a play structure, a duck pond, the Centennial Gazebo, and a sizeable area suitable for winter recreational activities like snowshoeing, winter hiking, making snowmen, and snow angels.
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5 High St, Grand Falls-Windsor
Exploits Nordic Ski Club
Cross-country skiing is a creative way to get some fun outdoor exercise. The Exploits Nordic Ski Club is there to support you with equipment, trails, lessons, and advice, so all that’s stopping you is the amount of fallen snow that is needed to ski. They have trails that are 0.3 km, 0.6 km, 1.5 km, 2.5 km, 5.5 km, and 7.5 km long, which are used for classic skiing, skate-skiing, and snowshoeing.
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35 Scott Ave, Bishop’s Falls
Ice Fishing on Corduroy Brook Ponds
The Corduroy and Little Corduroy Ponds are located at the outer limits of the Corduroy Brook Nature Trail system. The ponds are a popular place to go ice fishing in the winter. They are also home to a wide variety of life including shorebirds, waterfowl, fish, and other wildlife including beavers.
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Conservation Pl, Grand Falls-Windsor
Explore Gorge Park
Explore Gorge Park to take in the majestic views of the Exploits River this winter. Gorge Park is easily accessible from Scott Avenue. There are several look-outs along the trail where you can spot the local wildlife. The trails are great for winter hiking and snowshoeing.
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1A2, Scott Ave, Grand Falls-Windsor
Middle Ridge Wilderness Reserve
Explore one of the last large unspoiled areas on Newfoundland this winter. The reserve is popular for bird and wildlife watching, snowshoeing, photography and snowmobiling. A free entry permit is required to enter the reserve.
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Port Blandford, NL
Notre Dame Provincial Park
Get ready for a winter adventure at Notre Dame Provincial Park. Cross-country ski enthusiasts love the groomed ski trails and the ski chalet. There are also groomed trails for snow-shoeing and winter hiking. There are wonderful locations in the park for nature photography.
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Route 1, Notre Dame Junction
Botwood Mural Arts Society
Explore Newfoundland’s largest outdoor gallery this winter. There are 13 world-class murals located throughout this vibrant seaport town. Botwood is also home to Atlantic Canada’s biggest murals at a whopping 9000 square feet. The 13 murals tell the story of the lovely little town.
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Airport Nordic Ski Club
Grab your cross-country skis and register with the Airport Nordic Ski Club. The club grooms 16km of cross-country skiing trails. They also groom 6km of snow-shoeing trials. They also offer rentals if you need equipment.
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Trans Canada Highway, Gander
Salmon Statue
Take a selfie with the snow-laden Salmon statue at Gorge Park and visit Grand Falls-Windsor again during summer for the annual Exploits Valley Salmon Festival.