by JENNIFER MELLACE

Summer is right around the corner—time to put away your skis and snowshoes in favour of hiking boots, golf clubs and maybe even a surfboard. If the warmer weather and longer days have you itching to get outdoors, here are a few fun activities to keep you moving.

Canada offers countless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including 174 national historic sites and nearly 50 national parks. “Whether visitors are looking for adventure, fun for the whole family or a break from the everyday, Parks Canada has 450,000 square kilometres of protected areas with countless unique experiences to suit their needs,” says Claudia Crépeault, media relations contact for Parks Canada.

Are you ready to go but not sure what’s nearby? Parks Canada (pc.gc.ca) offers the Parks Canada National App, a mobile app to help make trip planning to a national park even easier. “Visitors can plan their entire itinerary, check out trail options and download trail maps right from the app,” says Crépeault. And if you’re planning to camp and hike, the app offers information you need to plan and enjoy your camping trip, including recipes, checklists and insider tips.

You can also check social media for local trail and hiking groups, which often share recent updates on trail conditions and recommendations for must-see hikes in your area.