The City is encouraging students to stay active by walking to school or the bus stop this winter.
City services | January 30, 2025
Lace up your boots, zip up your jackets and get active! The City of Mississauga is celebrating Winter Walk Month and is encouraging students and their families to walk to school or the bus stop. For those who live further from your school, you can still make a positive impact by parking five minutes away and walking the rest.
Walking not only enhances your physical and mental health, but also helps create a safer environment for school zones. Choosing to walk over driving also lowers carbon emissions, promoting a healthier environment for our community.
Winter walks can offer you some unique experiences, such as listening to the sound of snow crunching under your boots, spotting animal footprints in the snow, admiring snow and icicles on trees and houses, and feeling your body warming up as you move.
Don’t let winter blues get to you. Stepping out for a winter walk can have many benefits for your physical and mental health. It can help improve your fitness, reduce stress and improve your mood and sleep. It’s also a great way to get outside and socialize with your family and friends, discover new places and increase your energy levels. Whether you’re at work, school or running errands, try incorporating more outdoor activities into your routine. It could be as simple as walking around your neighbourhood, making trips to the nearby park or exploring new trails in Mississauga.
Find a park or trail near you.
If you’re walking, remember to:
If you’re biking, remember to:
If you’re dropping someone off at school or work, remember to:
Visit mississauga.ca/schoolroutes to access custom maps to plan a safe and active route to school.
Learn more about Region of Peel’s Winter Walk Month.
City of Mississauga Media Relations
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