Winter Bucket List: 10 Canadian Adventures to Get You Started

From lively festivals to snowy adventures, make the most of the season with memorable winter escapes

Toronto, ON, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winter is the perfect time to discover something new! From dazzling light displays to lively outdoor festivals, Canada offers countless reasons to embrace the season. To help travellers get started, Days Inn has put together a winter bucket list of 10 adventures from coast to coast, each with a comfortable and welcoming place to stay nearby.

“Canada’s winter events showcase the creativity, history and community spirit that make each region unique,” said Ally Wesson, Vice President of Marketing, Days Inn Canada. “With locations near many celebrations, Days Inn makes it simple for travellers to turn a festival visit into a memorable getaway.”

1. Celebrate Carnival Season – Vernon, BC
Vernon Winter Carnival returns February 5–14, 2027, with colourful parades, snow sculptures and family-friendly fun at one of Western Canada's largest winter celebrations. Make Days Inn by Wyndham Vernon your home base in the Okanagan.

2. Catch a Chinook Blast – Calgary, AB
From January 29 to February 16, 2027, Chinook Blast fills downtown Calgary with dazzling light installations, vibrant art and live entertainment. After the festivities, settle in for a comfortable stay at a Days Inn location in Calgary.

3. Let Winter Shine – Saskatoon, SK
Saskatchewan's premier winter festival, Nutrien WinterShines, takes over Market Square February 13–20, 2027, with a snow park, sparkling sculptures and a popular soup cook-off. Warm up afterwards in the heated pool and waterslide at Days Inn by Wyndham Saskatoon.

4. Shout "Hé-ho!" – Winnipeg, MB
Western Canada's largest winter festival, Festival du Voyageur, celebrates the joie de vivre of Manitoba's francophone and Métis heritage February 12–21, 2027, with music, snow sculptures and plenty of fun. Rest up at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winnipeg Airport Manitoba.

5. Head for the Hills – Collingwood, ON
Hit the slopes at Blue Mountain Resort, then warm up with a Nordic spa experience at nearby Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain. Settle in at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood, just minutes from the hills, where an indoor pool, hot tub and cozy lobby fireplace await after a day in the snow.

6. Chase the Lights – Niagara Falls, ON
Millions of sparkling lights illuminate the Falls through January 10, 2027, during the Winter Festival of Lights, complete with interactive displays and seasonal fireworks. Relax afterwards at one of the Days Inn by Wyndham hotels in Niagara Falls.

7. Play in the Capital – Ottawa, ON
Winterlude transforms Ottawa-Gatineau January 29 to February 15, 2027, with ice sculptures, snow slides and live shows. Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa on Rideau Street puts you within walking distance of downtown attractions.

8. Dance Through the Cold – Trois-Rivières, QC
ArtikFest brings DJs and live performances to the downtown waterfront February 18–20, 2027, for an outdoor electronic music experience. Explore the Mauricie region and unwind at Days Inn by Wyndham Trois-Rivières.

9. Get Frosty – Fredericton, NB
Atlantic Canada's largest winter celebration, FROSTival, fills three weekends from January 21 to February 7, 2027, with indoor and outdoor experiences across the Fredericton Capital Region. Unwind in the indoor pool and sauna at Days Inn by Wyndham Fredericton.

10. Warm Up Your Winter – Summerside, PE
All February long, Summerside’s Winter Warmth Festival brings the season to life with cozy culinary events, moonlight snowshoe walks, fat biking and live entertainment. Make Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Summerside your downtown home base, steps from the harbour, with free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.

Start Checking Off Your List
Whether planning a family adventure, a couples' getaway or a weekend with friends, Days Inn invites travellers to start checking off their winter bucket list and Seize the Days. With free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast or an on-site restaurant, pools at many locations and kids staying free, Days Inn offers comfort and convenience throughout the journey. Guests can also earn Wyndham Rewards points on qualifying stays and redeem them for free nights and other exciting rewards. Start planning your winter escape today by visiting daysinn.ca or calling 1 800 DAYS INN (1-800-329-7466).

About Days Inns - Canada
Part of Realstar Hospitality, Days Inns Canada is one of the country's leading hotel chains with over 105 independently owned and operated properties and over 8,515 rooms. Its franchises cover a wide range of urban, airport and resort properties in primary and secondary markets across Canada. Every Days Inn by Wyndham in Canada participates in the Wyndham Rewards guest reward program. Part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH), Days Inn by Wyndham is a globally recognized hotel brand with over 1,600 properties across 23 countries. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by number of properties with approximately 8,900 hotels across nearly 95 countries on six continents. For more information about Days Inns Canada, to make an online hotel reservation, to become a Wyndham Rewards member or to learn more about the elevated health and safety protocols with the Count on Us program, visit daysinn.ca or call the bilingual reservations hotline at 1 800 DAYS INN (1-800-329-7466). Like us on Facebook, follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok.

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Melissa Stober
Days Inns - Canada
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melissa.stober@realstarhospitality.com