THUNDER BAY - A snow day on the weekend doesn’t have the same level of excitement as one during the school week. But a snow day that is happening across the world is reason enough to celebrate and head outdoors to play in the snow.
World Snow Day was held on Sunday and took place during the city of Thunder Bay’s weekly Winter Fundays at Marina Park.
Created by the International Ski Federation in 2007 with the launch of the Bring Children to the Snow campaign, the world-wide celebration is meant to promote healthy activities and keep kids active in the winter.
On Sunday at Marina Park, the city hosted a snow scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and snowman building.
“It’s a traditional activity,” said Calla Sampson, recreation and culture programmer with the city of Thunder Bay. “Whether it’s a snow day or the kids are looking for something to do on the weekend, you can send them outside. Most days in Canada the snow is perfect for a snowman, it’s nice and packy. Today we lucked out. It’s amazing. It was warm yesterday and the snow packed really well for us.”
Winter Fundays are held every Sunday at Marina Park until Mar. 11. Upcoming activities include dogsledding, winter science, and Thunderwolves day.
Sampson said attendance has been very strong in the first few weeks, despite some cold weather to kick off the year.
“The first week it was very cold so it was fairly slow but the second week we broke 200 and last week we had 150 people come out,” she said. “They are really loving it this year. Weather does play a role. During nice weather we have larger crowds, but they really enjoy the activities. It’s something new to do on a Sunday, it gets the kids out, and its family orientated, and everyone can come out.”
Visit the Winter Fundays website for a complete list of all upcoming activities.
