Planning a winter trip for a big family or a group of friends is its own kind of challenge: you need activities that work for grandparents and grandchildren alike, that can take six, eight, or ten people at once. The good news is that we’ve got plenty of those. Here are our favourite activities for large groups, built around snow, fun, and time spent together, with no skiing required.
What we keep in mind for a big group
| Activity | Who it suits | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Horse-drawn sleigh ride | Every age | A sleigh takes a good-sized group at once. |
| Treetop Walk | Every generation | Stroller and wheelchair friendly, with almost no climbing. |
| Snow tubing | Almost any age | Slower and faster chutes to choose from. |
| Paintball | Teens and adults | Age requirements apply. |
| ATV | Teens and adults | Age and licensing requirements apply, so check the details when you reserve. |
These are the activities that keep the whole group together, from the youngest to the oldest, at a gentle pace anyone can enjoy.
Pile the whole family under the blankets and let a team of horses pull you through the snow-covered forest. It is calm, it is scenic, and it works for every age. A sleigh takes a good-sized group at once, which makes it one of the easiest ways to keep everyone together and enjoy the ride side by side.
An elevated walkway that climbs gently through the forest to a panoramic viewpoint, with almost no climbing involved. It is stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, so no one gets left behind, and the view from the top is a favourite for family photos. A relaxed outing that suits every generation.
Slide down the snow on an inflatable tube, climb back up, and do it again. There is no skill to learn and no equipment to master, which makes it an instant hit with children and a surprising amount of fun for the adults too. We’ve got slower and faster chutes to choose from, so it is one of the easiest ways to keep a big group entertained for hours.
For the teenagers and adults who want to burn off some energy, these two turn a group outing into a bit of friendly competition and adventure.
Split the group into two sides, take cover in the winter setting, and see who comes out on top. Paintball is a great way to get a competitive family laughing together, and it’s built for groups. Age requirements apply, so it’s best suited to the teens and adults in your party.
Follow a guide along the trails on an all-terrain vehicle and cover more of the winter landscape than you ever could on foot. Our ride is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and families who want to try off-road driving. Age and licensing requirements apply, so check the details when you reserve.
Coordinating groups of six to ten is what we do. Tell us the ages in your group and how many days you have, and we will help you build an itinerary that keeps everyone happy. Our snow tubing and the Treetop Walk have plenty of departures throughout the day, so they’re easy to slot in alongside another tour like the ATV tour or the sleigh ride. Many of our activities combine well into a single day or spread across a longer stay, and we can arrange larger groups with enough notice.
Of course, a large group can also enjoy our flagship activities like dogsledding or snowmobiling. These have a bit more to plan around, including age and group requirements, so we encourage you to reach out to our activity coordinators to help coordinate the whole thing, especially if there are children under 7 years old in your group.
Yes. All of our activities in this guide work for groups of six to ten, and several can take more with advance notice. Let us know your group size when you reserve, and we will make sure there is room for everyone on the same departure whenever possible.
For a group that spans several generations, our horse-drawn sleigh ride, Treetop Walk, and snow tubing are the easiest wins: they suit almost any age and keep everyone together. Paintball and ATV have age requirements, so they are better for the older kids and adults, which makes them a good way to split the group for part of the day.
Group departures fill up quickly in winter, so the earlier you reach out, the more we can do for you. Spaces are limited, so we recommend you reserve in advance. Browse our winter activities and reserve for your group, and we will help you put the whole trip together.