NOW Magazine
How to get active outdoors this winter
Whether you walk, skate, snowshoe or toboggan, there are lots of ways to enjoy winter outdoors By Glenn Sumi
Jan 21, 2021
Under Ontario’s second state of emergency, we’re being told to stay indoors. At the same time, however, exercise has been deemed essential. So what is it safe to do? Here are some tips on being active outdoors this winter, based on the City of Toronto’s recent Welcome to Winter page at toronto.ca.
Walking – for exercise – is okay. It’s unclear how authorities will know if your walking is for exercise or not. Toronto Police say they plan to focus on dispersing large gatherings and that “individuals are not compelled to explain why they are out of their residence.” My plan is to use a GPS-based walking app that tracks my progress and proves I’ve left my home, and for how long. As long as you’re not in a group of five or more, you should be fine.