Information on curling in Wilberforce can be found on our Curling page.
Activities for Winter
No need to hibernate in Highlands East when there are winter activities like these to take part in.
Enjoy winter hiking along our multi use Homesteader and Prospector trails.
To ice fish in Ontario you need a valid fishing licence. We do not have ice fishing seasons in Ontario, only fishing seasons. Whether you are fishing on the ice, boat or shore depends on the local conditions during the open/closed season for a particular species. You can view or download a copy of the Ontario Fishing Guide Summary. Highlands East is in Zone 15.
Ice fishing huts need to be registered but you do not need to register tents made of fabric covering 7 m2 (75.4 ft2) or less when erected.
In the fall and winter pickle ball takes place at the Lloyd Watson Community Centre in Wilberforce. The group welcomes new faces, anyone wanting to learn the game and enjoy getting some exercise. View our Events Calendar to find out when this activity takes place.
A unique antique, hand blow glassware or that elusive hardware item you need, there are a wide variety of shopping opportunities in Highlands East.
Public skating, figure skating lessons, hockey league information and outdoor rink locations can be found on our Skating and Hockey page
Enjoy cross country skiing in Silent Lake Provincial Park.
Enjoy thousands of kilometers of snowmobile trails with a trail permit available through the OFSC website. An interactive trail guide is available during the snowmobiling season and the Paudash Trail Blazers Club has compiled a list of parking areas and other amenities to help plan your trip.
Sucker Lake Trial and Farr Road Trail are walking trails that would be ideal for a scenic snowshoe outing. In the future, Herlihey Park will offer walking trails as well.