Easter Activities Across Canada

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    ood Friday and Easter are quickly approaching and most kids are already on spring break. Good Friday is typically a day of fasting and prayer, with Easter the following Sunday. Families and individuals alike can explore different provinces in Canada and take part in various activities. From egg hunts to Easter parades, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Every Province has different traditions and activities to do during Easter. Usually, activities like attending church services, participating in Easter egg hunts, enjoying festive meals with family and friends, and exploring local Easter markets or events are the most common. 

    Let’s delve deeper and see which province has what event for you. This blog will cover the events and activities, whether you're looking for an adventure or just a way to spend time with family and friends, there's something special to do in each province this Easter. So get out there and explore!

    Easter Activities around Winnipeg, Manitoba

    If you live in or around Winnipeg then it’s the best time to make this long weekend fun filled with different activities or places to visit. 

    Easter Eggstravaganza

    This is a perfect family event where you can have activities like soft play, ball pit, prizes, photo booth, and music to make it lively and more fun filling. 

    To learn more about the event click here.

    When - Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Where - Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg

    Admission - CHILD (Ages 2-12): $15, Adult $5 + tax + fees

    Beyond the Beat: Music of Resistance and Change

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    Discover significant moments in history where music has been a driving force in social and political change. Witness iconic instruments and extraordinary stage attire. Engage with interactive music and video displays. Delve into the world-changing power of music. To know more about the event click here.

    When - February to September 2024

    Where - Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg

    Admission - Regular admission

    Easter Activities in Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Welcome the spring with Easter weekend and enjoy the good weather around Halifax. Make this weekend enjoyable with your kids and kith and kin. Head to Halifax for some Easter activities. Enjoy the delicious treats and fun activities.

    Hockey: Faster than Ever

    Are you able to halt a puck moving at a speed of one hundred miles per hour? Have you ever wondered what causes ice to be slippery? Explore the beginnings and delve into the scientific aspects of ice hockey at the latest exhibition, Hockey: Faster than Ever, at the Discovery Centre. Click for more details.

    When - Wednesday – Sunday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Where - Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax

    Good Friday | Closed

    Admission - Included with Museum Admission: $14.50 – $17.50, 2 & under Free admission

    Bunny Breakfast

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    Indulge in a tasty pancake breakfast provided by A&W, get your face painted, and meet a 'VIB' - a very important bunny! Capture memories with Bunny in our photo booth. Click for more details.

    When - Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Where - Halifax Shopping Centre – Terrace Dining Hall, 7001 Mumford Road, Halifax

    Admission - The ticket includes 1 A&W pancake serving and a choice of orange or apple juice provided by Tim Hortons. Coffee is complimentary!

    Fun Things to Do During Easter Weekend in Regina

    Learning Lab: All About Eggs

    Make this Easter break full of learning and fun. For this, you need to stop by the SaskTel Be Kind Online Learning Lab over the Easter break to see how the dino eggs are progressing and whether they have hatched. Click for more details

    During this Easter break, consider attempting to hatch baby dinosaurs by incubating chicken, duck, and goose eggs! Modern birds originated from dinosaurs and are part of the theropod dinosaur group, which also includes T. rex. The recognizable features found in birds, like feathers, wings, and wishbones, all trace back to their dinosaur predecessors throughout tens of millions of years. A great way of learning history with fun activities. Families should prefer going here with kids as it would be a great source of learning. 

    When - Daily, March 30 to April 7 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

    Where - Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 2445 Albert Street, Regina

    Admission - Regular admission

    Cineplex Family Favourites

    Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $3.99. Get more details here. 

    When - Saturday mornings

    Where - Participating in Cineplex theatres

    Admission - $3.99

    Easter Weekend at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

    Easter Brunch at Delta Marriott

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    A brunch for all. Every member of the family can enjoy this from kids to elders. This would let them enjoy not only the food but also the live music with Carter MacLellan, kids' movies, and a cookie decorating station. Bookable Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 11:00 am-3:00 pm (last reservation at 2:30 pm). For more Details.

    When - Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Where - Water’s Edge, 18 Queen St, Charlottetown

    Admission - $55/person

    Art Party – All Ages This or That Easter Crafts or Painting

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    Come and join us for an art party that is for all ages. You can choose to paint an adorable Bunny Painting, or create some fun Easter Crafts! Tons of fun for the whole Family! For details click here. 

    When - March 29 – 30, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Where - East Coast Art Party Studio, 135 Great George St Suite 200B, Charlottetown

    Admission - $20.00 – $40.00

    Conclusion

    All the above places are great to visit this Easter and make it a memorable one with new memories and things to learn. We hope you have an amazing Easter and don't forget to visit these or any other local events to enjoy all the exciting activities they have to offer!  And don't forget to take pictures to keep these memories with you forever! 

    Join ABM College in celebrating the spirit of renewal and hope this Good Friday and Easter!  

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    Wishing you a blessed and joyous holiday filled with love, peace, and prosperity.

    #GoodFriday #Easter #ABMCollege

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