City launches ‘Winter in Hamilton’ initiative for safe outdoor activities during COVID
Published December 8, 2020 at 9:08 am
The City officially launched the new “Winter in Hamilton” program in an effort to help residents find safe outdoor activities this winter.
The online resource offers a collection of winter activities, sports, and other things for residents to do outside in Hamilton this winter while staying COVID-conscious.
In an official release, the City said that “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.”
The City says it will continue adding to the list as more activities become available, however, right now there is information on:
- Outdoor skating
- Tobogganing
- Maintained trails for skiing, snowshoeing, walking, hiking and more
- Parks and play structures
- Golf courses (winter golf, maintained trails and open fields)
- Escarpment stairs
“During these difficult times it is important we take care of our mental and physical health,” said 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.”
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Residents can check out the full here: hamilton.ca/winter
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