winter Archives - The Griff

How to romanticize winter in Edmonton

Wintertime is for falling snowflakes, hot chocolate, and a romantic white christmas. This time of year always has beautiful views, but it can also be troubling to go outside in the snow.

November 24, 2023

Culture

Staycation

Whenever the word vacation comes up, images of great adventures or relaxing on a beach are likely to be at the forefront of our thoughts. However, this is not the case for

February 9, 2020

Lifestyle

Student Travels: Get rid of those winter blues

As students desperately await warmer weather and new adventures, it is natural for the winter blues to set in, but who says one can’t have fun in the winter? Perhaps the cold

January 20, 2020

Lifestyle

Combating loneliness during the cold and lonely months of winter

After spending about 10 winters in Canada and four in Edmonton, I can say that wintertime can get pretty lonely since it is harder to engage in outdoor activities and I don’t

December 10, 2019

Lifestyle

Winter holiday guide

‘Tis the season! The holidays are just around the corner, and with this merry and bright time upon us, an abundance of events and activities are coming to the Edmonton area. From

December 6, 2019

Lifestyle

Date Night

We all know what ice skating is. With regards to endorsing the activity as a good way to spend an afternoon with a newly met date or loved one — which it

November 11, 2019

Lifestyle

Holiday guide for 2018

We all know that around November and December the weather starts to get colder, especially here in Edmonton where winter lasts roughly seven months of the year. And during those dreaded winter

November 26, 2018

Events

Warming up to winter

Edmonton winters can be tough. For seven months of the year, the streets and sidewalks are frozen, icy, and covered in snow. Some days, our city is the coldest place on the

February 1, 2018

Events

Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show packs on the excitement

As the leaves turn red and orange, some people are left dreading the impending stark white landscape to come. But for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, the only question on the mind is:

October 30, 2016

Events