THE ULTIMATE WINTER BUCKET LIST
You've been building gingerbread houses, watching How The Grinch Stole Christmas and snowball fighting every Christmas (must be boring!). Try our ultimate winter bucket list of ten of the most unusual fun stuff to do to spice up your winter.
10. Go Ice Fishing
Grab an ice auger, skimmer and gaff hook and head over to an iced lake to do some fishing. And don't forget to bring along a portable seat - you might have to wait a bit before you get a catch.
9. Sleep in an ice hotel
Fancy that! Not a bad idea for a romantic getaway or spending quality time with your family. This item requires a bit of travel, but it will be worth every penny spent when you get to sleep in a minus-five-degree hotel built from ice and snow. You'll find ice hotels in countries like Norway and Sweden.
8. Soak in a natural hot springs
Not a fan of sleeping in an ice hotel - brrr!!! You might prefer something warmer - soaking up in a hot springs. All you need to do is find a nearby hot springs and drive over to take a dip. And did you know hot springs help improve blood flow and give you glowing skin? Now you know, so be sure to bag this item on the list.
7. Take a snowshoe hike
Are you the outdoorsy type? Then you'll find a snowshoe hike through snow-covered pines quite the adventure. And if you're a first-timer, the Snowshoe Magazine will show you the ropes and all the best destinations to go snowshoeing in Canada.
6. See the Nutcracker ballet
A bit of the arts could be just what you and the family need to perk up your winter. We've all read this classic Christmas story, but to watch a live performance of it, is something else. So pack up the family and to the opera you go!
5. Ice skate on a lake
Not surprised this item made it to the list. Well, there's nothing like gliding in blades on a frozen pond, lake or river. But if you can't find a frozen body of water to skate on, you can try out other ice skating rinks in your area.
4. Make chilli
Winter could be the perfect time to test your culinary skills. Around this time of year, chilli is a fave dish, so get a recipe to try out. Who knows, you may end up blowing away your guests or family with a tasty chilli dish at Christmas or New Year's Eve.
3. Do the polar bear plunge
Something for the daredevils! True, because it takes a lot of guts to plunge into a body of water in minus-degree weather with barely anything on. In Canada, polar bear plunges are a New Year's celebrations activity, so mark it on your calendar if you haven't. Besides, all that dare deviling could help support a worthy cause since most polar bear plunges are held by charitable organisations to raise funds.
2. Snowmobiling
Here's an adventure that makes long-lasting memories. Just find the perfect trail, board a snowmobile and bulldoze your way through the thick snow. Looking for a snowmobiling trail in Canada?
1. Spend the night in a cozy cabin
If you own a cabin in the woods, this winter is the perfect time to put it to use. Tidy it up, pile up some logs in the fireplace and voila! This winter bucket list adventure is great for honeymooners, babymooners, bookworms and movie maniacs (speaking of movies, Home Alone is a must-watch!).
By Nana Ama Afoa Osae I Writer I GreatWonderful Team
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