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Try a Trail - Winter Edition

Get outside to fight the winter blues.

Try a trail is back from Feb 23 to March 9!

Health Promotion is back with a Try a Trail campaign, it's just a little different this time.

Canadian winters can be tough, often bringing cold temperatures, little sunlight, and long periods indoors. These conditions leave many people feeling tired, low in energy, or down—sometimes leading to the “winter blues”. Being active is an accessible, effective, and low‑cost way to boost mood and improve overall well‑being during the winter months.

Follow the instructions below to learn how getting outside could help you win a MEC gift card (prize reserved for CAF members only).

How does it work?

Instructions
From Feb 23 to March 9, enjoy the outdoors on your own or with friends and family! Tell us what trail in Ottawa - Gatineau you used and what you enjoyed about it.
1. Get outside and enjoy a trail! Walk, fat bike, ski, snowshoe, whichever you prefer.
  1. This can be a trail that you use every day or a new one that you have been looking for an excuse to try.
2. Tell us why you liked it or...not.
3. Take a picture by yourself or with family and friends enjoying the trail. Don’t want to be in the picture? Send us a nice landscape picture.
4. Send to healthpromotionncr@cfmws.com before March 10 to get a chance to win a MEC gift card!
5. *One entry per person.
*Eligibility for the prize: Prize available for military members only. Prize draw is random amongst qualifying entries.
Trail ideas
Looking for some ideas on where to go?
- Check out the NCC trail maps! They have specific maps for specific activities: Interactive Trail Map | National Capital Commission
- Discover the trails and activities at the Highlands Golf Course! Home - Hylands Golf Club
- Check out the Carling Trail maps.
Don’t forget to check the conditions of the trail before heading out.

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