CANCELLED: Going for Gold: Nature Olympics Snowshoeing in Toronto's High Park

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10AM-12PM

Ages: 6+ years, Family-friendly

This event has been cancelled due to extreme cold and a heightened risk of frostbite.

NOTE: Pre-registration is required for all our events, hikes and workshops. We do this to ensure we don’t exceed our capacity for indoor events or the maximum limits for group sizes on High Park’s ecologically sensitive trails. Please register on our website before coming to High Park.

We cannot guarantee availability of walk-in spots. If an event is at capacity, please put yourself on our waitlist. We will notify waitlisted participants if we open up new spots or sessions for our events. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Going for Gold: Nature Olympics Snowshoeing in Toronto's High Park

Get ready to go for the gold in High Park! After learning the history of snowshoes and practicing our stride, we’ll head out on an Olympic-themed nature walk through frosty forests on snowy trails, discovering how animals compete to survive during the coldest season.

Snowshoes will be provided by the High Park Nature Centre.

Note: This event is highly snow-dependent. The program may be modified or canceled if the forecast changes.

What to Wear

Unlike skis, snowshoes don’t require special boots.  Snowshoes can be adjusted to fit most winter boots.  Insulated, waterproof winter boots are ideal for snowshoeing.

This is an entirely outdoor event making dressing for the weather important.  Please come dressed in warm outer and inner layers including, winter coats, snow pants, mitts, gloves, scarves, toques, etc.  

Price: $30 (Children 12 and Under – $20)
Ages: 6+ years, Family-friendly, Adults accompanying children must register for the event
Meeting Location: High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive

Event Cancelled
  • Day: Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Time: 10AM-12 PM

This event will start at the High Park Forest School building located at 375 Colborne Lodge Drive.

A number of changes were made to the travel network within High Park as part of the High Park Movement Strategy that might influence your decision to drive to High Park. In case you’re driving we strongly recommend you to park your car at the public parking lot near Grenadier Cafe.

We continue to recommend using the TTC or biking as the best way to get to High Park and the Nature Centre. The Nature Centre is situated just a 5-minute walk from the High Park Subway Station.

Please note, High Park is closed to cars on the weekends. If your event is on a weekend, you will need to park outside the park and walk in, or take transit.

Visit our How To Get Here page to learn more about planning your trips to High Park.

General Admission (Adults only):

  • $30

This event is for people 6 years old and above.  

Unlike skis, snowshoes don’t require special boots.  Snowshoes can be adjusted to fit most winter boots.  Insulated, waterproof winter boots are ideal for snowshoeing.  

This is an entirely outdoor event making dressing for the weather important.  Please come dressed in warm outer and inner layers including, winter coats, snow pants, mitts, gloves, scarves, toques, etc.  

Hike routes through High Park might include some uneven terrain and mild slopes.

The High Park Forest School building is not yet an AODA-compliant facility.

We try our best to accommodate accessibility needs on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us about any accessibility-related questions you might have.

Dogs and other pets are not permitted in our programs. However, certified service animals, such as registered therapy or guide dogs, are welcome.

Event Cancelled

Registration Policies

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  • General Cancellation Policy
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  • Behaviour Policy
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