Winter Wellness on a Dime

December 14th, 2023 | Montréal, Québec

I will also admit, the winter doesn’t compare to spring’s liveliness and warmth. Though, there is still fun to be had in the cold - or at least that’s what I tell myself. Winter break is coming up, and as a first-year university student at McGill University, this will be my first winter in Montréal. The activities I have listed below aren’t ones that I have tried yet, but the options I’ve found will fill in some of the dead days of my two weeks away from classes. I hope they can help with your search for winter activities to stay healthy, happy, and thriving throughout the oh-so-real Canadian winter.  

December is upon us, and so comes the colder months of the year.

Though hibernating may seem tempting, to get cozy with a blanket, comfort food and binge our favourite series. I will admit, I’m currently finishing Game of Thrones, which is such a long show - 8 seasons long! It has taken complete days of my life that I will never get back (Still, well worth it). But rather than letting the days pass us by in front of our TV screens, our bodies will thank us for getting outside and keeping active (Even if it’s so cold that we need three layers of clothes). 

1. Visit a museum for free and get your steps in!

List inspired by: 10 best free museums in Montreal you need to check out

2. Go outdoor ice skating!

List inspired by: Best Montreal Outdoor Skating Rinks

3. Go tubing!

This is just a starting point for what affordable winter activities exist in Montréal. There’s so much more available. I’m going to do my best to try out as many of the above activities as possible because – why not?

Let me know if you have an activity that you consider a must-try during the winter months in Montreal. You can reach me on my Instagram: @abbigail.whitcher

Your Wellness Liaison,

Abby

4. Go for a stroll on winter-friendly walking trails!

Main Photo Credit: Abbigail Whitcher, Made with Canva.

Author
Abbigail Whitcher
Physical Wellness Liaison (Montréal, Québec)
for Y4Y Québec
Instagram: abbigail.whitcher