Embrace the outdoors this Winter Walk Day!

Grab your toque, put on your boots and get active this Wednesday, Feb. 5 for Winter Walk Day.

Winter Walk Day is a province-wide initiative promoting outdoor activity during the winter months. Since 2006, on the first Wednesday of February, Albertans bundle up and head outside for a 15-minute walk, individually or as part of a team with their friends, family, classmates and co-workers.

"Winter Walk Day is the perfect opportunity to get outside, get active and enjoy the beauty of our Albertan winters. I encourage you to join me in lacing up our boots, stepping outside and embracing the fresh air this Winter Walk Day.” — Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport

In 2024, more than 146,000 Albertans participated in Winter Walk Day. This year, the event aims to engage even more participants, highlighting the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle throughout the year. Albertans are encouraged to get involved by registering their office, school, family or themselves and sharing a photo of their winter walk on social media using #WinterWalkDay.

Alberta's government proudly supports Winter Walk Day in partnership with Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere (SHAPE), the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) School Patrol, Ever Active Schools, Alberta Blue Cross, Fitness Alberta and the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association.