1. Shinny on the Pond

Shin·ny2
/ˈSHinē/
Noun: North American
Definition: An informal form of ice hockey played especially by children, on the street or on ice.

Throughout Canadian winters you’ll probably find an eager group of hockey players patiently waiting for their local pond or bay to freeze over. Once it does, it’s time for shinny. Lace up your skate and dress warm - this game is going to be ice cold!

2. Bonhomme de neige!

Take a trip to Quebec City’s annual Carnaval de Québec to catch a glimpse of the French-Canadian icon Bonhomme. At seven feet tall and 400lbs, this dancing snowman is surely something to write home about.

3. Shovel

What’s a Canadian winter without a bit of shoveling? And by a bit, we mean a lot. Whether it’s your own driveway or your neighbour’s sidewalk, the polite Canadian thing to do is shovel!

4. Maple Syrup Snow Candy

Ever heard of turning lemons into lemonade? The Canadian version is turning a snow storm into a snow snack. After every fresh snowfall, Canadians are equipped with popsicle sticks and maple syrup to create a delicious dessert.

Try the recipe for yourself here.

5. Snowshoe to work

Each winter, when a storm hits and car’s are out of commission, we have to get a bit creative with our method of transportation from point A to point B. Whether you’re snowshoeing to work or cross country skiing to your friends house, Canadian city slickers and suburbanites unite to find a way to enjoy winter’s most fun activities in their own backyard.