The weekend is the perfect time to take time off and enjoy the winter weather. The winter always seems to last longer if you don't do any winter sports and feel trapped inside until spring comes along. And seeing as at least one of the groundhogs saw their shadow today, that means at least another 6 weeks of winter!
I'm on a little bit of a break this weekend, and in Ottawa, I will take full advantage of real winter weather (no offense Toronto, but you don't know winter).
A few ideas to for enjoying the weather:
- skating on the canal if you are in Ottawa
- winter festivals (Winterlude or Carnaval in Quebec City)
- Cross-country skiing
- downhill skiing
- winter running
- snow-shoeing.
It may feel cold outside, but you warm up quickly once you get moving. Trust me, once you run a half-marathon in -40 degree weather, or downhill ski in that weather, you realize that all you need is the proper clothing, and you are golden.
I just got back from a good long skate on the canal, so now I need to stretch and warm up. On that note, expect a post on stretching soon!
What are your favorite ways of enjoying the winter?
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