Simcoe Muskoka is known for its recreational activities during the Winter season. This region has endless opportunities with a variety of indoor and outdoor sports for kids and adults to stay active and keep busy during the colder months. Your North Life has highlighted Winter activities and sports that are suitable for everyone to join throughout several different regions in Simcoe Muskoka.
Barrie
National Training Rinks
National Training Rinks offer a variety of hockey programs from Learn to Skate to hockey skill programs for your child to learn the fundamental skating and hockey skills needed to play the game.
Mariposa School of Skating
Mariposa School of Skating is known for its world-renowned Figure Skating program, but also offers a variety of beginner programs for children just learning to skate.
Moving Art
Moving Art is a local performing arts studio that offers a variety of programs in dance, drama, and music
Barrie Karate
Barrie Karate has been in operation since 1997 offering traditional martial arts instruction to children and adults through their primary style Okinawan Goju-ryu.
Maclaren Arts Centre
The center hosts a variety of art classes for children and adults inspired by the art gallery’s collections and exhibitions. All classes are taught by professional practicing artists from the region. Here kids can learn the basics of drawing and painting, and adults can learn how to make and paint ceramics.
City of Barrie
City of Barrie recreational facilities boast a variety of indoor sports leagues such as volleyball and basketball, as well as public and adult skates. You can also register for swimming lessons, fitness programs, and other workshops through the recreational facility closest to you.
Barrie Minor Hockey Association and Barrie Christian Hockey League
Both BMHA and BCHL host house league and rep level hockey leagues for all ages.
Orillia
Mariposa Gymnastics Club
The Mariposa Gymnastics Club is the only gymnastics club in the City of Orillia. Their area of expertise is in women’s artistic gymnastics, trampoline, boys’ groups, and tumbling.
Express Yourself Performing Arts
The Express Yourself Performing Arts studio offers classes in the performing arts with a focus on singing, acting, and dancing.
Orillia Skating Club
The Orillia Figure Skating Club offers a variety of Canskate programs for kids who would like to learn how to skate and for those who are becoming Figure skaters at the competitive or non-competitive level.
Orillia Minor Hockey Association
Orillia Minor Hockey Association offers organized hockey leagues for kids of all ages.
City of Orillia
The City of Orillia offers a range of swimming lessons taught by certified instructors beginning at just 3 months old through 16 years or older.
Springwater
Snow Valley and Horseshoe Resorts
o of the most popular ski and snowboarding places in the Simcoe County region. Both offer lessons in Skiing and snowboarding, or you can enjoy the slopes for some leisurely fun.
Town of Springwater
The Township of Springwater offers a variety of swimming lessons for all ages, as well as fitness classes for adults.
Blue Mountains
Blue Mountain Resort
A popular destination for skiing and snowboarding among other things during the wintertime. For those just learning or already have experience lessons are offered for any skill level.
Bracebridge
Bracebridge School of Ballet
A concert school providing certified instruction since 1986. They offer a variety of classes for girls and boys aged 2 ½ years old to adult, from beginner through advanced and professional.
Bracebridge Skating Club
Operating out of the Bracebridge Memorial Arena. The Bracebridge Skating Club offers Learn to Skate programs and Figure Skating instruction.
Town of Bracebridge
The Town of Bracebridge hosts a variety of aquatic programs, public and lap swimming. For youth and adults, also host many workshops and programs in the arts such as painting, photography, and writing.
South Muskoka Minor Hockey Association
The South Muskoka Minor Hockey Association hosts organized hockey leagues for kids aged 5 through 16.
Huntsville
Muskoka Dance Academy
The Muskoka Dance Academy offers a variety of dance classes for all ages taught by certified instructors.
Huntsville Minor Hockey Association
The Huntsville Hockey Association host organized hockey leagues.
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Muskoka Ski Club
The ski club has been in operation since 1971 and is one of Ontario’s most established and hidden gems. You can enjoy some recreational skiing with friends and family or join their Alpine racing program.
Town of Huntsville
The Town of Huntsville provides a variety of different programs for children through adults. There are Figure Skating lessons, Adult Skates, and Parent and tot skates that you can register for, as well as swimming lessons, and other aquatic fitness programs.
The Simcoe Muskoka region offers endless possibilities for your kids and adults to experience lifelong learning.
– The BDAR Team
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