Here’s a list of COVID-friendly winter activities in Hamilton
- Michael Kras
- 09 Dec 2020
In any other year, the winter and holiday season is a time when family and friends gather and spend time together. However, this isn’t really any other year.
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic means loved ones can’t safely get together this year, that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some winter fun to be had in a responsible way.
That’s why the City of Hamilton has launched a new Winter in Hamilton program by compiling a list of pandemic-friendly winter events and activities you can enjoy this holiday season, while much of the world is still on pause and gathering with others poses significant risk.
Earlier today, the City launched a new “Winter in Hamilton” program, which is an online collection of winter activities, sports and other safe things for residents to do outside in Hamilton this winter.
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“While Public Health is continuing to encourage residents to avoid unnecessary trips outside the home and to limit close contact with those they don’t live with, it’s still important to find ways to keep up with physical health and mental wellbeing,” reads a release from the city.
A new Winter in Hamilton webpage lists dozens of activities locals can enjoy this winter; all of them safe to enjoy with those in your household during the pandemic.
The list includes outdoors activities such as ice skating, tobogganing, hiking the city’s maintained trails, exercising on the escarpment stairs, and much more.
“During these difficult times it is important we take care of our mental and physical health. That’s why I am pleased to see the launch of “Winter in Hamilton”, a list of outdoor activities for community members to safely enjoy throughout the winter months,” says Mayor Fred Eisenberger.
“From our many trails, skating rinks and tobogganing hills, there is something for everyone to safely experience the outdoors. Hamilton, please ensure precautions including physical distancing and proper hand hygiene are followed during these activities so we can all enjoy the winter season while keeping the risk of virus transmission low.”
Of course, to keep these activities safe and limit the spread of COVID-19, public health advice says to only enjoy these activities with those you live with, maintain at least 2 metres distance from others in public, try to hit up less populated areas, and to wear a mask or face covering with physical distancing is not possible indoors or outdoors.
Read more about Winter in Hamilton on the city website.
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