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The Canadian Family Winter Bucket List 25 Winter Adventures Brought to You by Prairie’s Toyota

  • 5 days ago
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Family in bright ski gear plays in snow on a sunny mountain, smiling with skis in the background. Snow splashes in the air.
It is so important to find the magic and celebrate winter together!

Winter is an invitation to explore. Adventures slowdown and the pace becomes more manageable. In childhood, those small moments that become lifelong memories and as parents we get that chance now to create the magic of winter and childhoods. This winter bucket list is designed to inspire families to step outside together in ways that feel accessible joyful and adventurous no matter the weather. These are ideas to help inspire families to create thier own winter bucketlists. With Toyota as our trusted winter adventure vehicle families can explore with confidence knowing they are supported by safety, reliability, and performance built for Canadian winters.


A person with two children in snow gear walks near a white SUV, against a backdrop of snow-covered trees. Mood: adventurous.
I shopped for my 4Runner at my local Prairies Dealer

Winter adventures start long before the boots hit the snow. They begin in the vehicle that gets your family there safely and comfortably. Whether you are loading up skates for a backyard rink night, heading out for a winter hike, or chasing snowy weekends across Canada, Prairie’s Toyota is here to help you find the right Toyota for your family’s season of adventure. Visit your local Prairie’s Toyota dealership to explore vehicles built for Canadian winters, trusted for safety, and designed for real family life. This winter, let your Toyota be the start of every memory made outside. And make sure to take inspiration from Winter Bucketlist for Families:


Bucketlist for Families: 25 Winter Activities for Families


  1. Build a snowman together and let the kids choose the accessories

  2. Go sledding at a local hill and race to the bottom

  3. Skate at an outdoor rink under the winter sky

  4. Try wild skating on a frozen lake or pond where permitted and safe

  5. Go for a winter family hike on a packed trail

  6. Have a winter picnic with thermoses of hot chocolate

  7. Snowshoe through a forest or local park

  8. Build a backyard igloo, ice rink, or visit one

  9. Go ice fishing for the day

  10. Make snow angels after a fresh snowfall

  11. Try cross country skiing as a family

  12. Go downhill skiing at a local ski hill

  13. Try snowboarding for the first time together

  14. Explore a winter waterfall hike

  15. Go winter camping or stay in a backcountry hut

  16. Take a scenic winter drive to explore new places

  17. Try kids ice climbing or dog sledding or horse sleigh ride

  18. Watch the sunrise or sunset on a snowy trail

  19. Go wildlife tracking and look for animal prints

  20. Roast marshmallows over a winter campfire

  21. Go fat biking on groomed winter trails

  22. Take family photos in the snow just for fun

  23. Have a snowy backyard or park obstacle course or make a craft outside

  24. Go stargazing on a clear winter night

  25. End the day with cozy layers stories and gratitude


Print our bucketlist below so your family can check these off too. We have provided some fun ideas in our Prairies area but you can make your own version of a bucketlist and inspire the whole family to participate in ideas.


Winter bucket list featuring activities like building a snowman, skiing, and ice fishing. Includes snowflake and hot cocoa illustrations.

Why Toyota is Part of Our Winter Story

Toyota vehicles are built for real family life and real winter conditions. From snow covered backroads to icy parking lots delivers peace of mind every step of the way. Advanced safety features all wheel drive capability winter ready engineering and dependable performance allow families to focus less on the drive and more on the experience.


winter road trip with mom smiling wearing yellow jacket and hut booties
Backcountry hut trip 4x4 trip in my 4Runner

Toyota is not just a vehicle. It is the bridge between home and adventure. It carries sleds skates skis snowshoes and sleepy kids after a long day outside. It shows up for early morning rink sessions and late night drives home under falling snow. It makes winter feel possible approachable and joyful.



Winter Driving Tips with Toyota

We have created a dedicated resource to help families feel confident behind the wheel all winter long. You can link our Winter Driving Tips with Toyota blog right here to support families with practical guidance safety tips and winter preparedness before heading out on their next adventure.



Our Hope for Families This Winter

From small backyard moments to big snowy adventures this bucket list is an invitation to connect as family and bundle up together. Winter days can make everyone a little tired because of the fresh winter air. You are creating traditions and memories that your children will remember forever.



Kids Who Explore believes winter is not something to get through. It is something to experience together. With Toyota beside us we are ready for every snowy road ahead. Don't forget to print our list or make your own!


Make your own list with our template:

winter bucket list template for families to build their own

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