Get the kids outside year round to be active, happy, and healthy |
I've organized gift ideas below by category/sport, and yes, there are some giveaways. Read to the bottom to enter the contests.
All links go to the product or company website. A few links go to the Amazon website (If you choose to purchase anything off Amazon I might make a few pennies off the purchase, but please feel free to shop wherever works for your family.
You'll also find many links for products off the All Out Kids Gear website, where I'm an affiliate partner (so shop from them and I might be able to buy a fancy Starbucks drink or two this Christmas.)
Finally, Altitude Sports has been a huge supporter of this blog so you'll find links to their website as well where you can order quality outdoor gear and clothing online across Canada.
Holiday Gift Guide for Active Kids |
Kids on Bikes - Gift ideas for kids who love mountain biking and cycling
- with giveaway from B-Line Indoor Bike Park
The BIG Gift: A New Bike
Prevelo Bikes ships their bikes for free (including to Canada,) and they make amazing bikes (engineered specifically for youth!)
You can read all about my son's Prevelo Zulu Four here: What to Look for in your Child's Next Bike (and what to skip!) - note I have partnered with Prevelo Bikes this year as an Ambassador.
And you can check out the complete line of Prevelo bikes here.
You can also order them online from All out Kids Gear in Alberta (where you'll also get free shipping.)
My son was a pretty happy biker when he got his new Prevelo bike this past spring |
One cool thing about Prevelo is that you get to choose between two different lines of bikes (the more affordable Alpha series, and the more technical Zulu series.) Have children that are not getting big air in the bike park and like casual pathway riding or easy mountain biking? Purchase one of the Alpha bikes and know that you're getting a quality bike without some of the fancier components your child might not need.
And it's your choice if you want to put the bike together for the big "Christmas morning reveal" or if you want to wrap the box (which would make for one very large present to be opened.)
AND all Prevelo bikes are now available (and in stock) for order from the Prevelo website.
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Invest in quality mountain bikes for active kids who love to ride |
Other Gifts for Kids Who Love Biking
- Bike Gloves (we love the ZippyRooz half finger ones.) And for cold weather biking, we're a fan of these Outdoor Research Gloves from MEC.
- A buff for cold weather riding and fat biking (we always wear buffs under our helmets to keep our ears warm when riding in cool temperatures.) Alternately, check out these Outdoor Research Ninjaclavas which look amazing.
- A new bike helmet, a bike bell as a stocking stuffer, mountain bike padding, or a bike jersey if you can find a youth sized one.
First, consider renting fat bikes for a day (or a weekend) from Nomad Mobile Gear Rentals in Calgary (they have one youth 24" fat bike for rent.)
Biking can be a fun activity year round |
Or, visit B-Line, Calgary's indoor bike park where you can bike for the entire day for $30. (Much cheaper than a ski lift ticket.)
And ENTER TO WIN a family day pass (for up to three children living in the same household) for B-Line Indoor Bike Park.
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
My son uses a small hydration pack for our day hikes but has a Deuter Fox 30 for overnight trips. We love this backpack and are pleased with the amount our son can carry with it.
And, ENTER TO WIN a backpack of your choice (maximum $100 value.)
See the full collection of backpacks at All out Kids Gear here
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
- With giveaway from Altitude Sports
I have lots of suggestions here for kids who want to play outside all winter long while staying warm
And, ENTER TO WIN a youth Icebreaker base layer set of your choice and a set of youth Icebreaker ski socks from Altitude Sports.
Check out the selection of youth Icebreaker products from Altitude Sports here.
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
- with giveaway from the Calgary Climbing Centre
Here are a few of my top suggestions here:
And, ENTER TO WIN three climb park passes from the Calgary Climbing Centre for either the Hanger Location or the Rocky Mountain Location. (and there will two separate giveaways, one for each location)
Read more about the Calgary Climbing Centre's Climb Parks here. (no climbing experience is required to use these parks and they are fabulous for children.)
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
- with giveaway from Trail Blazers Outdoor Store in Cochrane
I have lots of suggestions for you here:
Below are some random ideas I had for year round active play:
Want something that's less about collecting "stuff" and more about family bonding and fun adventure?
Below are some of my top picks for the Calgary area:
B-Line Indoor Bike Park - Calgary's Biking Playground! Enjoy bike park and BMX style riding year round. There are levels of progression for all riders and you can rent everything you'll need (including bikes.)
Read more: B-Line Indoor Bike Park Review
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
Conquering the beginner jump line at B-Line Indoor Bike Park |
Kids on the Trails - Gift ideas to keep kids hiking year round
- with giveaway from All Out Kids Gear
The BIG Gift: A New Backpack
All out Kids Gear has a great assortment of backpacks from kids' starter packs up to hydration packs and overnight packs for backpacking.My son uses a small hydration pack for our day hikes but has a Deuter Fox 30 for overnight trips. We love this backpack and are pleased with the amount our son can carry with it.
And, ENTER TO WIN a backpack of your choice (maximum $100 value.)
See the full collection of backpacks at All out Kids Gear here
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
Backpacks make excellent Christmas gifts for active kids |
Other Gifts for Kids who Like Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Backpacking
- A new pair of snowshoes so you can get out this winter (My 9 year old has the MSR Shift Kids Snowshoes.)
- Kahtoola microspikes for canyon hikes this winter (the Switching Gear store in Canmore sells XS spikes which should fit most children and youth.)
- Youth adjustable trekking poles (my son uses his for both cross-country skiing and downhill skiing as well so we only need one pair of poles)
- Youth hiking gaiters (very useful if scrambling, hiking down scree, or when hiking through muddy or snowy conditions)
- A new trucker hat, ball cap, or hiking hat (my son loves his Ambler trucker hat)
- A water bottle (we've been impressed with our Hydro Flask products.)
- Fun flavors of power bars, honey stinger energy chews, or chocolate bars (Seriously, check out the fun assortment of products at MEC.)
Get the kids some snowshoes and enjoy year round hiking! |
Winter Kids - Gift ideas to keep kids happy and warm all winter long
- With giveaway from Altitude Sports
I have lots of suggestions here for kids who want to play outside all winter long while staying warm
- New mittens or gloves (We personally love Stonz Mitts and my son still fits the largest size, 4+, at age 9.)
- New ski socks (and you won't go wrong with these Icebreaker socks)
- New base layers (Icebreaker again has great base layer sets)
- A new toque or winter hat (this is fun every year purely for variety)
- A new snowsuit or ski pants/jacket combo (We are in love with the one-piece mono suits from TOBE outerwear - read my review for the TOBE Novus Mono Suit here.) - and yes, they are worth the price.
TOBE also has great Novus Winter Jackets for youth along with Novus Bib Overalls (for kids who don't want to wear a one-piece snow suit.)
And, ENTER TO WIN a youth Icebreaker base layer set of your choice and a set of youth Icebreaker ski socks from Altitude Sports.
Check out the selection of youth Icebreaker products from Altitude Sports here.
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
Dress the kids warm and get out to play! |
Crag Kids - Gift ideas for kids who love rock climbing (inside or out)
- with giveaway from the Calgary Climbing Centre
Here are a few of my top suggestions here:
Climbing shoes make great Christmas gifts |
- Climbing shoes (We swear by the Mad Rock Mad Monkey shoes.)
- A climbing harness (great for kids who've been renting at the gym and would like their own)
- A climbing helmet (great for kids who've been using bike helmets for outdoor climbing) - Personally, we've loved our son's Edelrid Shield Helmet.)
- Build the kids a basement climbing wall! (could be hard to keep as a surprise, but it would be an awesome gift!)
- A chalk bag for a stocking stuffer
And, ENTER TO WIN three climb park passes from the Calgary Climbing Centre for either the Hanger Location or the Rocky Mountain Location. (and there will two separate giveaways, one for each location)
Read more about the Calgary Climbing Centre's Climb Parks here. (no climbing experience is required to use these parks and they are fabulous for children.)
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
Climbing helmets are great for scrambling and hiking too! |
Ski Kids - Gift ideas for kids who enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing
- with giveaway from Trail Blazers Outdoor Store in Cochrane
The BIG Gift: New Skis and Boots
This is the obvious choice, right? Seriously though, a pair of skis makes for a great Christmas gift if your family wants to get into cross-country skiing. Buy the skis, boots, and poles, and then you're set with free skiing the rest of the winter.
Buy adjustable poles to cut down on one cost (one pair will last for years and can be used for both cross-country and downhill skiing along with hiking as well.)
And if you're buying downhill skis, consider Roces adjustable ski boots that expand to fit your child for several years.
And need to save a few pennies? Check out the local consignment stores. Your child likely won't care if their skis or boots aren't brand new. I bought my son's cross-country boots second hand from Trail Blazers in Cochrane this year.
And ENTER TO WIN a $50 Gift Card from Trail Blazers.
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
And ENTER TO WIN a $50 Gift Card from Trail Blazers.
*Giveaways at the bottom of this gift guide
Get the kids on the slopes with new ski gear for Christmas |
Other Gifts for Kids who Love Skiing
- Any of the clothing items above under the "winter kids" section
- A new ski helmet
- New ski goggles! (it's always a treat to have goggles without scratches!)
- A new thermos for the ski hill (hot lunches are the best!)
- Any of the ideas in this gift guide from last year: A Ski Family's Holiday Gift Guide
Ski goggles make an excellent Christmas gift |
Little Campers - Gift ideas for kids who love camping
I have lots of suggestions for you here:
- A new headlamp (we're always losing ours!)
- A new sleeping bag (kids grow, right?)
- A slackline for car camping trips next summer
- A hammock for next season's camping trips (kids LOVE playing around in hammocks!)
- Hut booties! (the best thing for winter hut trips) - my son has a pair of XS hut booties
- A fun camping themed water bottle from MEC
- A badminton set for the campsite next year (Go into any Walmart and they're marked down to ridiculously low prices right now.) - Alternately, any outdoor game set would be fun for camping and you should get good deals now on end of season clearance
- A fishing rod! (Something my son just discovered he enjoyed this summer while backpacking) - My son has the Junior Ugly Stik rod and we've been satisfied with it.
A fishing rod is a great gift idea for active kids |
Active Kids - General gift ideas
Below are some random ideas I had for year round active play:
- A new sled! (sleds get cracked, broken, etc. Then there's just the "it's a new sled!!!" factor
And, check out this cool GoFloats Winter Snow Unicorn! Also comes in penguin, ice dragon, flamingo, or polar bear design - A Strider Ski Attachment for balance bikes (has to be Strider brand) - my son loved his!
- Snow Skates, Scooters, and Boards for the sledding hill
We've had fun with a Stiga Kick Scooter with ski attachment as well.
And if your child needs more balance, check out these Tri Scooters with skis.
Alternately, if your child would rather sit than stand while sliding down a hill, check out these new Stiga Snow Riders.
Finally, you can buy your child a regular scooter as a Christmas present as well. Our city pathways are oven shoveled year round meaning scooters can be used throughout the winter on warm days. - Snow toys (including snowball slingshots!) - See a giant assortment of fun toys here from Airhead Sports.
- A step counter to encourage walking and daily active living. My son has the Garmin Vivofit Jr. Activity Tracker. So far our only complaints are that the battery needs replacing frequently and we've gone through several straps. Otherwise, we've enjoyed it a lot.
Another idea for an activity tracker, that can be charged without replacing batteries, is the Fitbit Ace which we're consider for our son's next tracker. And I imagine you can find them at any electronics store. - Active toys for indoor or outdoor play. I personally love the ninja toys (rope ladders, zip lines, and slacklines) from the Slackers company.
- New ice skates for the winter, or inline skates for the summer (and add a hockey stick if buying ice skates)
- A One World Futbol, an unpoppable soccer ball that never needs a pump and never goes flat. Perfect for travel, vacations, camping, or just the backyard. And, when you buy one of these balls, the company donates a portion of the price to organizations helping to bring play to youth in disadvantaged communities.
- Fitivities, the board game that moves you - "Each individual or team competes against each other by completing the number of repetitions of a given exercise, which are determined by the spin of the arrow."
"Fitivities is part board game, part workout, and all fun." - And check out these ideas for active toys from the Active for Life Gift Guide.
Activity trackers make great holiday gifts for active kids |
The Gift of Experience and Fun - Gift cards, ski discount cards, and more!
Want something that's less about collecting "stuff" and more about family bonding and fun adventure?
Gift cards for local indoor playgrounds, indoor bike parks and climbing gyms
Below are some of my top picks for the Calgary area:
B-Line Indoor Bike Park - Calgary's Biking Playground! Enjoy bike park and BMX style riding year round. There are levels of progression for all riders and you can rent everything you'll need (including bikes.)
Read more: B-Line Indoor Bike Park Review
Give the kids a gift card for B-Line Indoor Bike Park in Calgary |
Calgary Climbing Centre - Take the kids to one of the Calgary Climbing Centre's Climb Parks for an hour of fun on creatively-themed climbing walls. There are two locations in the city and no experience is necessary thanks to the auto belay system that's used on every wall in these parks. Learn to climb and have fun doing it!
Read more: Rocky Mountain Climb Park Review
Read more: Hanger Climb Park Review
Give the kids a gift card to use at a Calgary Climbing Centre climb park |
Inja Nation - Ninja + Trampoline + Climbing! All in one location in NE Calgary. Spend a couple of hours here as a family and enjoy their ninja obstacle courses, trampoline park, and climbing features. It's a great way to burn off some energy on a cold winter day. (My son begs me to go here at least once every couple of weeks.)
Read more: Inja Nation Review
There's never a bad day at Inja Nation in Calgary |
Ski Discount Cards, Tube Park Passes, or lift tickets for your local ski hill
Below are a few suggestions here:
- Put a ski discount card in your child or teenager's stocking.
Read: How to Become a Ski Family (without breaking the bank) for a comparison of all discount cards for hills near Calgary - Tube park passes make another great stocking stuffer. And the Acura Tube Park at WinSport's Canada Olympic Park is a lot of fun!! (It's one of the fastest tube parks in the area.)
- Pick up some lift tickets and surprise the kids with a ski day at one of their favourite hills. Most hills have incentives for multi-day skiing or provide discounted pricing if you purchase lift passes online. Again, read my story on how to become a ski family above (where I've talked about how to buy affordable lift tickets.)
Tube park passes make a great stocking stuffer gift |
GIVEAWAYS
Terms and conditions for all giveaways:
All giveaways finish on November 26th at 12am. A winner will be chosen randomly for each draw on the 26th.
Each winner has until November 28th to respond to the email I will send out. If you do not respond, a new winner will be chosen.
All contests are open to Canadian Residents 18 years of age or older.
Please note that you will need to be in Calgary this winter in order to use the gift cards for B-Line Indoor Bike Park or the Calgary Climbing Centre.
You will also need to visit Trail Blazers in Cochrane in person in order to use your $50 gift card. Shopping for All Out Kids Gear and Altitude Sports can be done online from anywhere in Canada.
Note that selection of a backpack from All Out Kids Gear and selection of Icebreaker base layers/socks from Altitude Sports is based on availability of stock. The stores will try their best to get you the product of your choice in your desired color/size, but you may have to choose an alternative item (or brand) if they are sold out of what you request. (This will be further explained by email to the winners)
All Out Kids Gear Giveaway
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Altitude Sports Giveaway
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Calgary Climbing Centre Giveaway (Rocky Mountain Location)
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Check out these other Family Holiday Gift Guides and Giveaways
The Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List 2018 - Bring the Kids
The Best Gifts for Skiers - Brave Ski Mom
The Best Outdoor Gifts of 2018 | Editor’s Choice - Outdoor Families Magazine
The Best Adventure-Inspired Gifts for Outdoorsy People - Hiking in my Flip flops
Outdoor Family Gift Guide - 2018 - Tales of a Mountain Mama
The Best Gifts for Travelers - Traveling Mel
Ethical Gifts for the Outdoor Family (+ Giveaway) - Born to Be Adventurous
Gift Guide for Ski Families - Mountain Mom and Tots
Meaningful Gifts You Actually Want to Give Your Children - Wike Baby
Holiday Gift Guide for Lovers of the Outdoors - Play Outside Guide
Gift Guide for Adventure Travelers and Outdoor Lovers - Nomads with a Purpose
2018 Ultimate DIY, Handmade Guide for Your Wild Child!- Wilder Child
Big Thanks to all sponsors of this year's holiday gift guide!
- All Out Kids Gear
- Altitude Sports
- B-Line Indoor Bike Park
- The Calgary Climbing Centre
- Trail Blazers
Amazing ideas Tanya. Thanks for always giving us reasons to get the kids outside!!! No excuses!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Tanya,
ReplyDeleteFavorite hiking trail - why just one? Any trail that's not too crowded, has a variety of terrain and a destination sounds great to us.
Fav. family winter activity - downhill skiing.
Kids like biking...anywhere, no complaints yet
Clothes/gear still needed... a balaclava and maybe ski poles, haven't checked them yet
Kids have tried rock climbing outside and at a climb park - one definitely likes it, one kid thinks it's too much work though they both thought the climb park was fun.
Such a great gift Guide as always Tanya!
ReplyDeleteGood suggestions!
ReplyDeleteFav. hike - black prince cirque
ReplyDeleteFav. winter activity - snowshoeing in the ravine
Fav. bike trails - any around town and Peter Lougheed
Gear still needed - cross country skis for my youngest
Tried rock climbing - yes, both kids, they loved it and were great at it!
Been to a climbing park - yes, I was amazed at the amount of walls for kids
Thanks for the opportunity! Fingers crossed :)
Favourite family hiking trail - Grassi Lakes or Troll falls
ReplyDeleteKids love biking at COP!
My boys love the climbing centres - looking to sign up for classes!
Great post Tanya!
I got my kids (4 & 6 yo) into a couple of climbing classes at the MRU, but we've yet to hit a climbing park since. Thanks for the reviews and contests!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great ideas! Still need a couple pairs of winter boots at our house. Our kids have tried climbing but I’m sure they’d love some lessons.
ReplyDeleteFave hiking trail with the kids so far is troll falls! Perfect distance, terrain, areas to play in and of course the waterfall ! Our kiddos have never tried climbing and I’m sure would love to over the winter!
ReplyDeleteFavourite local hike - Juan de Fuca trail
ReplyDeleteWinter gear needed - ski boots and paddling gloves
Favourite winter activity - skiing
The Twitter account for Altitude Sports is wrong. The correct one is https://twitter.com/altitudesports_ :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's been fixed. :)
DeleteMy family's favourite winter activity outside is cross country skiing.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite hike is Ptarmigan Cirque!
ReplyDeleteOur favourite hiking trail is troll falls.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite winter activity to do as a family is downhill skiing.
ReplyDeleteWe like to bike at b-line and chestermere family bike park!
ReplyDeleteWe love sledding in the winter!
ReplyDeleteWe like biking on highway 66 in the spring.
ReplyDeleteWe have never been rock climbing but something we would love to do.
ReplyDeleteWe still need toques and wool socks.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest needs xc skis!
ReplyDeleteNever been to the climb park before. I’m sure my kids would love it.
ReplyDeleteWe like rock climbing, especially outdoors.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been to the climb parks yet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic list! I tend to think of things throughout the year and then totally forget when it comes time to pick up gifts.
ReplyDeleteFavourite family hike - Last year we did Jumpingpound Summit and really enjoyed it.
Favourite winter activity - Our youngest son discovered snowboarding last year, so this year I'm taking lessons too so we can enjoy it together.
Favourite bike trails - we really miss Paskapoo Slopes! Our favourite rides have been in Nelson, BC. We've also really enjoyed taking the lift up to ride at Winsport
Gear we still need this year - definitely some better base layers for the kids
Have we tried climbing and what do we think - Yes! We've only done indoor climbing, but it's always been a good time. I'm looking forward to the day when my kids can belay for me!
Have we visited a climb park before - We had our sons birthday party at the Hanger climb park a couple years ago, everyone loved it and a few friends have since had their party there too!
Favourite hiking trail - Troll Falls
ReplyDeleteFavourite winter activity - sledding
ReplyDeleteWe haven't biked much other than around our home.
ReplyDeleteWe still need base layers!
ReplyDeleteWe tried rock climbing when my daughter was younger and she was not a fan. Maybe she would enjoy it now she is a little older.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaways to put under the tree!
ReplyDeleteWe have yet to visit a climb park in Calgary.
ReplyDeleteWe have yet to visit a climb park in Calgary.
ReplyDeleteLots of great giveaways! We are bikers more than hikers and our current favourite trail would be the Valley of the Five in Jasper. We love to cross-country ski in the winter and both kids could could really use some good wool base layers. We also need a new pair of cross-country skis for one child. I really wish we lived closer to Calgary as the bike park and climbing gym passes would be awesome too!
ReplyDeleteFavorite hiking trail - The Hoodoos in Drumheller
ReplyDeleteFavourite winter activity outside - skating
All Out Kids Gear Giveaway + Our favorite trail is at Exshaw, Alberta. It is at the far north east corner of the town. Although most trails out of town lead up the hill and seem to connect.
ReplyDeleteWe love the Tiger Lily Loop at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park for a short, nearby outing!
ReplyDeleteMy kids are really starting to enjoy cross country skiing this winter, and I'm thinking we may need to get them their own gear!
They like to climb - they do it at school - but we haven't tried a climb park yet!
Altitude Sports Giveaway = We love snow hiking with our dogs. Tobogganing is fun too
ReplyDeleteTrail Blazers Giveaway = As the children grow...what don't we need :)
ReplyDeleteCalgary Climbing Centre Giveaway (Hanger Location) - no we have not been to a climbing centre but are willing to try
ReplyDeleteOur favourite is hiking the Chief in Squamish!
ReplyDeleteIts mild here so we still like Geocaching!
ReplyDeleteI second the trails at Glenbow Ranch for some easily hiking (especially with a toddler in the winter). We love to cross-country ski in the winter (excited for some snow closer to Calgary so we can get out soon). Our little guy is just getting ready for his first biking adventures (so far he's been confined to the Chariot but he's been going to get his strider bike out of the garage so I think he's almost ready for his own wheels). We're always looking for new mittens - something that is going to be warm and stay on! We haven't taken the family to a climb park yet (and the little guy hasn't tried climbing yet - but I think he's going to like it) but this winter might be the perfect time to go.
ReplyDeleteElbow Falls would be our favourite Family hiking Trail
ReplyDeleteSo you are aware, the Twitter account you have linked to in your form isn't Altitude Sports... It is an individuals accounts... I do believe you want us to follow this profile: https://twitter.com/AltitudeSports_
ReplyDeleteThanks Keri. It's been fixed. :)
DeleteOur favorite outdoor winter activity would be cross country skiing.. Growing up in a Norwegian family, it is just something you do.. it is in our blood.
ReplyDeleteI need new poles
ReplyDeleteMy son loves rock climbing and actually just invested in his first harness!
ReplyDeleteTroll Falls was fun this summer !
ReplyDeleteSkiing and sledding , looking forward to more ice time this year to lace up the skates
ReplyDeletelove minnewanka trail
ReplyDeletebiking the legacy trail
ReplyDeleteneed another set of baselayers!
ReplyDeletehaven't tried rock climbing yet, hope to do so when my son is older
ReplyDeleteour fave hike is Bruce Trail.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite hiking trail is Cape Split in Nova Scotia. Great for families and the end view is amazing (as long as you don't go on a foggy day!)
ReplyDeleteOur favourite winter activity...I guess it'd be skiing (downhill and xcountry), although we're hoping to get fat bikes this winter, and I can see that quickly becoming our favourite!
ReplyDeleteOur favorite hiking trail is in Pinery conservation area.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite family activity is to ski.
ReplyDeleteWe love cross country skiing as a family. We live in the Northwest Territories and it only takes 5 Mins of walk with our skiis and chariot to toll our toddler to the skidoo and dog running trail where we can ski. It's great fun and exercise for us!!
ReplyDeleteOne of our favourite hiking trail is the Heather trail in EC Manning Park in BC.
ReplyDeleteWe hike at Prince Albert National park on numerous trails.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite winter activity is skiing.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite family hiking trail is Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite family hiking trail is a small conservation area near our home - Enniskillen
ReplyDeleteour favourite activity in winter is hiking and snowshoeing
ReplyDeleteWe like the grassi lake trails near canmore
ReplyDeleteMy kids love to go sledding in the winter.
ReplyDeleteMy kids have done the rock climbing wall at places like cobb's adventure park/corn maze but nothing bigger than that before.
ReplyDeleteWe have never visited an actual rock climbing park before but i think my boys would have a blast! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite hiking trail is on our property in No9rth eastern Ontario.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite outdoor winter activity is ice skating. We build a rink in the backyard every year.
ReplyDeleteOur favorite outdoor activity in winter is snowshoeing
ReplyDeleteOur favorite trail is the Pine Point trail in MB
ReplyDeleteI like hiking the trails at Birds Hill Provincial Park. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWe like going tobogganing and skating in the winter.
ReplyDeleteWe loved hiking up Mount Robson together - beautiful views! Enjoy many local trails closer to home as well.
ReplyDeleteWe like to build snow forts and snowmen in our yard!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite trail is around Kathleen Lake in the Yukon. Such Great views!
ReplyDeleteMy family loves to go skiing. This year, we are going to try snowmobiling. :)
ReplyDeleteFav. hike - our go to are Fullerton Loop and Prairie Mountain. Love Grotto Canyon in the winter
ReplyDeleteFav. winter activity - Cross Country skiing
Fav. bike trails - Fish Creek
Gear still needed - Under layers for winter and cross country skis for my girls
Tried rock climbing - Yes, been lots and they love it! They prefer real rock to gyms but love gyms too.
Been to a climbing park - Yes, such a fun time!
Favourite hike - We enjoy troll falls.
ReplyDeleteFavourite winter activity - skiing.
Favourite bike trails - around our neighbourhood or fish creek park.
Gear still needed - baselayers, kids keep outgrowing theirs.
Tried rock climbing - we love rick climbing!
Been to a climbing park - so much fun
Great gift guide! I'd petsonally like everything on the list!!! :) And I love the smiles in the fishing picture.
ReplyDeleteall credit to you for the smiles in the fishing picture. And all credit to you that there's a photo of a fish on my blog!!!
DeleteFav hike = Ribbon lake to Galatea lake
ReplyDeleteFav winter activity = sliding on snow
Fav family bike trail = Teen Spirit in Fairmont (you were right!)
Gear needed = base layers, new ski helmets
Tried rock climbing, both kids love it--one says it's her favorite summer activity
Been to several climb parks--good times!
Love, love your Xmas guide! So many great outdoor related ideas for the whole family! Thanks for putting this together and for the opportunity at some fantastic giveaways!
ReplyDeleteFav. hike - ptarmigan cirque
ReplyDeleteFav. winter activity - cross country skiing
Fav. bike trails - Napika Mountain resort
Gear still needed - pedal bike ski goggles for my youngest
Tried rock climbing - yes
Been to a climbing park - yes, but my oldesFav. hike - black prince cirque
Fav. winter activity - snowshoeing in the ravine
Fav. bike trails - any around town and Peter Lougheed
Gear still needed - cross country skis for my youngest
Tried rock climbing - yes for mama only.
Been to a climbing park - yes, but my oldest didn’t take to it the first time so want to try again!
So far, our favourite hiking trail with our 5 year old has been Ptarmigan Cirque.
ReplyDeleteWe could not pick a favourite outdoor activity in the winter - we love them all! Skiing, skating, sledding, trail walks - winter is awesome!
ReplyDeleteOur 5 year old progressed to single track riding this summer and loved Fish Creek Park
ReplyDeleteFor winter gear - our daughter needs cross country skis and boots.
ReplyDeleteWe have absolutely loved living calgary and have grown a deep love for the local Rocky Mountains. We love skiing hiking camping and entering into the hiking world. Our three little ones have learned with us creating an amazing family bond we are pumped to grow in.
ReplyDeleteA favorite hiking trail is tough to choose! I think we love Troll falls for the quick reward. We really like Hector Lake and camping out there.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure about just one favorite but we enjoyed sparrowhawk tarns and little Arthusa
ReplyDeletewe really enjoyed biking in kananaskis this summer, especially the high Rockies trail
ReplyDeleteMy family tried rocking climbing at the rocky mountain ccc and really enjoyed it. Hopefully transition to outdoor at some point in the next few years. we also tried the climbpark and had a blast too!
ReplyDeleteFave hike - Larch Valley
ReplyDeleteFave winter activity - downhill skiing
Fave bike trail - Fish Creek
Gear still needed - cross country skis for both kids
Tried rock climbing - yes, they loved it and want to go again!
Been to a climbing park - yes... they especially loved the kids area and jumping off
MY kids are still in need of a one winter jacket, mitts for skiing and larger buffs for their ever growing little selves.
ReplyDeleteLove the mixture of ideas, will definitely be using the idea of an item with an activity this holiday. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLake Louise Tea House is our favourite hiking trail.
ReplyDeleteMy son needs skates and my daughter still wants new cross-country ski boots
ReplyDeleteOur favourite outdoor activity in the winter is cross-country skiing.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter was at the climbing centre earlier this week on a school trip and she loved it and wants to go back
ReplyDeleteChester Lake is our favorite hike.
ReplyDeleteOur family loves x country sking
ReplyDeleteMight need to get new ski boots as my son's feet kept growing.
ReplyDeleteNo we have never climbed
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome read! We are still not a very outdoorsy family but the kids would be all over the biking and climbing activities. I entered those giveaways :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGrassi Lakes in Canmore, Alberta
ReplyDeleteWe love cross country skiing in the winter.
ReplyDeleteMy son needs a new hockey stick as he has grown to tall for his.
ReplyDeleteMy kids have never tried but both want to try it.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite hiking trail is Grotto Canyon in the winter, spike up, sled down!
ReplyDeleteOur favourite winter activity is hiking up icy trails then sledding down!
ReplyDeleteOur kids still need new ski gear for the year as they outgrew last year's!
ReplyDeleteMy kids have tried rock climbing and they LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI first went to the Climbing Centre two weekends ago, the kids and I loved it! My arms were sore for days though, lol
ReplyDeleteFave family hiking trail: the local ones in MA we can get to most often!
ReplyDeleteFave family winter activity: cross country skiing so far - hoping to get the little one into downhill this winter!
ReplyDeleteMy kids love biking around the neighbourhood. We’ve tried a couple local outdoor bike parks - they are tentative but starting to get braver!
ReplyDeleteThe kids love the climbing - my injuries don’t allow me to do it anymore! It was fun back in the day!
ReplyDeleteThe kids love sledding - they can do it for hours - and on their own! Win-win!
ReplyDeleteWe love the trails in K-country! Nearby and beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteour fav hiking trail is Taylor Creek because its close to home and goes clear across the city of Toronto east to west and you are still in a natural area
ReplyDeleteMy son needs a larger size of snow pants this winter season.
ReplyDeleteGrassi Lakes Trail is our family's favorite place to hike. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOur favorite winter activity is sledding! So many laughs & a great workout, too!
ReplyDeleteWe love the hoodoos trails near Fairmont
ReplyDeleteOur favorite winter activity is tobogganing
ReplyDeleteOur eldest needs skates
ReplyDeleteWe love to go ice skating outside
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