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Physical Distancing Activities

We recognize that many of our residents may be feeling lonely or isolated while at home during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. With many of our usual recreation facilities and social activities closed or canceled, we have compiled some ideas of other activities you can do while maintaining physical distancing.

Outdoor Activities:

Click here to view a list of all CRD parks and trails maps
Click here to view a list of all Langford parks and trails
Go for a bike ride on the Galloping Goose Trail
Visit one of Langford's three lakes: Langford, Glen and Florence lakes
Hike up Mt Wells
Go find the suspension bridge on the Sooke Hills Wildnerness Trail
Take the dog for a walk around Thetis Lake

Kid's Activities

Set up a treasure/scavenger hunt
Draw with chalk in the driveway
Collect and paint rocks
Have an indoor picnic
Train the dog
FaceTime with Family
Film TikToks
Tune in to DJ Mel's weekly kid-friendly Living Room Dance Party
Read a story
Write a letter to a grandparent
Make your own Play Dough, soap or slime
Play a board game
Go for a walk
Play charades
Try origami
Play hopscotch
Learn to draw Mickey Mouse with a seasoned Disney cast member
Audible has made many of their children's audiobooks available for free
Both Pacific FC and Westshore Town Centre have colouring sheets available to print

Online Activities/Resources:

Participate in an online yoga class from Yoga with Adriene
Check out a virtual museum tour
The Metropolitan Opera is streaming performances of some of their most famed shows for free
Explore five of America’s National Parks from the comfort of your home
Scholastic is offering free online courses for children to keep them learning while they aren't attending classes
Skype or Facetime with friends and family
Explore the YouTube Learning webpage
Host a remote Netflix Party! Download this Chrome extension, and have a long-distance movie night with someone special. The extension synchronizes video playback and includes group chat.
Explore some of the world’s famous historic and cultural heritage sites
Check out this list of 125 ideas of things to do with your kids to keep them entertained while at home
The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting a Home Safari Facebook Live event daily at 3pm
Over 2000 free online courses from Harvard, MIT and more are available online
Watch an educational Ted Talk
Check out this African Wildlife livestream
Shaw is allowing access to Shaw Go WIFI network hotspots for everyone
The Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park have a Rhino webcam available to view
Lululemon has lots of free virtual fitness and yoga classes
View the Emily Carr Collection online via the Royal BC Museum
Check out Virtual Disney World! Virtually experience Walt Disney World and Disneyland attractions, shows, hotels, monorails, trains, boats, park areas, and more within an interactive 360º video environment.
While the Royal BC Museum is closed during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can still enjoy their online programs, from materials for learners of all ages to videos, talks with curators and more.
Disney has launched www.DisneyMagicMoments.com, a website where you will find fun and engaging Disney content, stories and resources — for free! — from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, to Walt Disney Animation Studios, National Geographic, Disney Parks and beyond.
The Disney Parks Blog also has lots of family-fun activities and online resources.
CTV Vancouver Island is live-streaming their 5pm, 6pm and 11pm newscasts for everyone.