On Boxing Day the entire province of Ontario was locked down yet again. Most small businesses will be closed. No more movies at the theatre and no large gatherings. Not all is lost, though. We still have things to do. Especially if you live in the country! Here is a list of 10 things you can do through this lockdown, with kids.

Go exploring! That big forest really isn’t that scary once you get inside of it. If you’re lucky you already have trails to walk down. It is a little more difficult in the winter. Try taking a snowmobile down the trails first to pack the snow down. If your lucky you will find some treasures, old glass bottles or maybe an old coin. We once found a really old pocket watch! While you’re exploring, gather some crafting supplies. Twigs, pine cones, etc. Kids love making crafts.

Target Practice! My son really likes to take his air rifle out and shoot tin cans. Its a lot of fun. During the winter your hands will get cold so be sure to bring some nice thin gloves. Or, do what we do. Set up a tent! It keeps the wind down and with a small heater it gets pretty warm. If your new to shooting sports I suggest doing some research. You will be pleasantly surprised with how much fun you can have. We make it a game. First one to 10 wins!

Build a snow hill! If you have a snow blower, plow or even a shovel you can do this. Pile snow as tall as you like and the kids will have fun for hours. It doesn’t take to long with a snow blower and you can make it really big. You can also get creative and make snow slides. Think bobsled. The sky’s the limit. I don’t know one kid that doesn’t like to be king of the mountain!

Baking! Who doesn’t like fresh pumpkin bread? My kids love baking, even the little ones like to mix the dough and decorate the cookies. And after its all done, you get a nice treat!