Snowfest 2025 will be held from Friday, February 14th to Monday, February 17th in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

Snowfest 2025 is four days of winter fun the whole family can enjoy!
Start the day off with a Pancake Breakfast
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Bobby Orr Community Centre
Price - Adults: $8.00 - Students/Seniors: $5.00 - Children Under 4: Free
**Cash Only**
All You Can Eat Pancakes:
Dive into delicious stacks of fluffy goodness!
Sausage Serving:
A savory side to complement your breakfast
Beverages:
Coffee, tea, and juice included

Spend some time outdoors enjoying all the winter fun *Toboganning *Ice Fishing and *Skating then come inside the Bobby Orr Community Centre and warm up with a hearty meal and let loose on the dance floor.
Don’t miss the breathtaking fireworks show at 7:00 PM that will light up the winter sky and leave you in awe.

Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival is on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th in Dorset, Ontario, Canada.

The 2025 Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival is a FREE family-friendly event featuring fun winter activities for the whole family!
Snowball Winter Carnival will feature a parade, skating, horse-drawn wagon rides, pancake breakfast, a silent auction, archery, snowshoe races, cardboard toboggan races, hockey shoot-out,
Hockey Night in Dorset and more!
A Family Skate Party will have music, a campfire, and hot chocolate at the Dorset Ice Palace.
Shows - Great Canadian Lumber Jacks and the Wildlife Caller
Treat yourself to some delicious maple taffy and take a virtual dog sled tour.
Enjoy some great food and shopping at the Snowball vendor booths.
Be sure to stop by The Dorset Heritage Museum between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival wraps up with Hockey Night in Dorset on Saturday evening
at the Dorset Ice Palace on Main Street across from the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Come out and cheer on the teams playing for the Dorset Cup!
Dorset vs. Lake of Bays

Hours:
Friday, Feb 14, 2025, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 6 p.m. Hockey Night
Check the website for the full Carnival Schedule

Asskicker's Winter Retreat 2025

NOURISH . MOVE . REFRESH . CONNECT

You are invited to a Winter Retreat at Vicky Tree Yoga & Wellness near Horseshoe Valley, Ontario on Saturday, March 1st from 9:15 am - 3:30pm.

Itinerary includes a guided hike through the Copeland forest, delicious healthy snacks and lunch, an Upper Body Sculpt class—and will wrap up with a luxurious Hot Stone Restorative Relaxation Class.

We'll also enjoy a presentation from Virginia called Busy Life and Sticking To It "Goal Setting, Consistency + Imperfectly Perfect Living" followed by a discussion circle.

Join us for this magical day in a beautiful forest setting!

The 2025 TERRA Winter Market returns to Hamilton and is now at our Waterdown location!

Shop Saturdays and experience local vendors amongst the beautiful TERRA plants and people.

Get out of the cold and spend time at TERRA!

Saturdays January 11th to March 15th

10 am - 3 pm

Free Admission

What better thing to do on a rare snowy and wintry day in Victoria BC than to partake in a Hot Chocolate Festival!

The Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is back for its second year, and is on from February 1 to 28, 2025.

Not only will participating local business showcase their creativity and community spirit by creating hot chocolate experiences but $1 of each purchase goes to support the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.

This year there are over 25 participating businesses, a big increase from last year. Just wait, Victoria will soon rival Vancouver's Hot Chocolate Festival, perhaps next year!

Following are just a few samples of hot chocolate creations awaiting your tastebuds. Check out the website for a map to the locations and details on all the participating businesses this year and of course mouthwatering descriptions of all the delicious hot chocolates! There is even an opportunity on the website to vote for your favorite!

Q Bar & Veranda at the Fairmont Empress (721 Government St)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Marshall's Marshmallow Melt - Inspired by Paw Patrol's fire-fighting dalmatian, this hot chocolate includes a spiced dog bone cookie, milk chocolate cremeux, roasted hazelnut and gooey marshmallows. The drink is fired up with red sprinkles to match Marshall's red-hot gear and fire truck.

Pendray Inn and Tea House (309 Belleville Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Traditional Hot Chocolate: A focus on quality ingredients without any additives, syrups, or artificial flavorings. Chocolate/Cacao is Organic and Fairtrade and served with freshly made whipped cream and other true ingredients.

Working Culture Bread (2506 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Passionfruit dark hot chocolate with a buttery shortbread cookie to dip.

Blue Crab Seafood House 9146 Kingston Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Callebaut Belgium chocolate, smoked lapsang souchong syrup, homemade whipping cream, double smoked bacon powder and orange.

Selkirk Cafe (C-2960 Jutland Road)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Majestic Strawberry Hot Chocolate - Rich dark hot chocolate topped with real strawberry.

L'Apero Wine and Cheese Bistro (1028 Blanshard Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate: (FONDUE)
Hot Chocolate Fondue! Discover how cheese and chocolate is the pairing you didn't know you needed. Belgian Dark and Milk Chocolate with Red Wine Reduction and three Fine Cheeses for Dipping!

The Ruby (642 Johnson Street and 3110 Douglas Street)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Mexican Hot Chocolate - Rich, indulgent, and with a little spice to keep things interesting. Infused with cayenne, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of nutmeg, it's topped off with a cinnamon sugar whipped cream. Feeling adventurous? Add a shot of creme de cacao for an extra kick.
Biscoff Hot Chocolate - This caramel-infused delight is topped with a caramel and chocolate dusted whipped cream, making it the perfect cozy treat.

Faro Handcrafted Pizza and Tasting Room (1175 Beach Drive)
Featured Hot Chocolate:
Indulge in a Fog Hot Chocolate, featuring steamed milk infused with chocolate sauce and Earl Grey tea, finished with whipped cream, honey drizzle and chocolate flakes. Served with a chocolate dipped biscotti topped with pistachio.

and proving that there is really something for everyone:

Beacon Brewing (9829 Third Street, Sidney) 
Featured Hot Chocolate: (BEER)
Yes, throughout the month of February, Beacon Brewing will offer 3 rotating hot chocolate inspired beers! The base of all 3 will be a Chocolate Stout, with rotating flavors of peppermint, marshmallow and Mexican hot chocolate.

Craving chocolate yet! Don't just stop at one, try them all contributing to a great cause while doing so!

Canada's largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences in coming to TORONTO! I'm planning on heading there February 21st or 22nd, and I CAN'T WAIT!

Why? Because there are over 320 exhibitors offering the latest camping gear, paddle sports, outdoor clothing, scuba diving and adventure travel destinations.

Did you Know? There are over 100 adventure presentations being offered over the course of the weekend as well!

When: February 21-23, 2025
Where: International Centre, Toronto

How much? About $17 per person, or get a weekend pass for $21