Winter is almost over and you’ve rewatched your favourite Netflix series so many times that you can lip-synch the dialogue flawlessly. That’s right – it’s time to get out of the house.

It’s time to face a basic truth about winter in Saskatchewan: it’s cold out there. Fortunately, there are plenty of family-friendly indoor activities for parents and kids around the province.

Schedule a day off from work or book a weekend where you can focus on restoring your energy. Here are a few relaxing and rejuvenating spas and wellness retreats to treat yourself to this winter.

Winter in Saskatchewan offers outdoor enthusiasts countless adventures, including incredible ice fishing. Once the lakes and rivers across the province freeze, communities of ice fishing shacks pop up.

Snowmobilers are not only a common sight in northeast Saskatchewan, but they are warmly welcomed.

Saskatchewan is a playground for winter enthusiasts – especially kids. The season is perfect for snowy adventures and bonfires, marshmallow roasting and even camping.

Crokicurl takes two classic Canadian pastimes – crokinole and curling – and combines them into a popular new game that every Canadian can love.

Explore Saskatoon’s Meewasin Valley when it transitions into a snowy, picturesque fantasyland. Discover how nature revels in this special time of year.

Before you hit the ‘buy’ button on tickets to Hawaii in a blind panic, take a moment and consider a weekend getaway closer to home. Drop the kids off with family, put your phones away and take a well-earned Regina weekend for yourselves.

Saskatchewan has endless opportunities for adventure. While it can easily be found in all four of our beautiful seasons, winter is the one that hangs around the longest. Being someone who loves to be outside with my three young kids, I’ve learned that the key to any successful outdoor adventure in the winter is the ability to stay warm and dry.

Pop quiz, readers. This winter, would you rather: a) snuggle with your snookums, b) hole up with your honey, or c) fraternize with your flame? 

Winter hikes make great day trips – when many of Saskatchewan’s hiking trails become cross-country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing trails.