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Celebrate the Cold with Toronto’s Best Outdoor Winter Activities

Toronto’s best outdoor winter activities - Toronto, ON

It’s winter in Toronto, but that doesn’t mean you have to hole up in your house all season. There are plenty of fun outdoor activities to enjoy, even in the cold weather. If you’re looking for some adventure, consider some of Toronto’s best outdoor winter activities.

Strap on your skates. There’s nothing better than getting your skates out and heading out on the ice. Throughout Toronto, you’ll find plenty of spots where you can enjoy the winter weather while skating, including Harbourfront.

Hop aboard a sled. You’re sure to feel young at heart again when you take a thrilling sled or toboggan ride down one of the Toronto area’s top hills. For starters, check out the snowy slopes at Riverdale Park, Trinity Bellwoods Park, High Park, or Christie Pits.

Shop at a farmer’s market. Farmer’s markets are usually synonymous with warmer weather, but in Toronto, you can shop all year round. That’s because Evergreen Brick Works puts on a Saturday market, no matter the season. Enjoy seasonable produce, local delights, and an abundance of outdoor fireplaces for a low-key day outdoors.

Here at Downtown Ford, we love our city — even when it’s covered in snow. We encourage you to head out this weekend and experience Toronto’s most enjoyable winter pastimes.

How to Get Your Car Ready for Winter

Get Your Car Ready for Winter - Toronto, ON

The weather is starting to get colder, which means one thing — snow is coming. To prepare, check out these tips to help get your car ready for winter driving conditions.

 

Use winter tires. In the winter, it can be difficult for your car to get great traction on icy and snowy roads. If you stop in at Downtown Ford, we can switch out your all-season tires for winter ones to give you the best traction possible.

 

Get ready. Emergencies happen. Are you ready for one? Make sure your car is ready for anything this winter with an emergency kit. Pack items like a shovel, a flashlight, a bag of sand, flares, jumper cables, ice scraper, and warm clothing to make sure you can handle anything the winter months throw your way.

 

Check your battery. Your battery’s efficiency will drop as the temperatures get lower. Make sure you don’t get stranded with a dead battery and check yours now. If it’s time for your battery to be replaced, then make sure you get a new one before it gets too cold.

 

Fill up on fluids. Keep your car’s fluid levels at the recommended levels. This applies especially to your windshield wiper fluid and your car’s antifreeze.