Mid-February blues? In Alberta the third weekend is a long one with a Monday " Family Day ". 

For the first time in about 3-4 years got to go up to Jasper Alberta and joined several families in the annual x-c ski weekend in the Rockies...a tradition of almost 30 years. Our group which included at least 12 children  stayed at Athabasca Youth hostel and the other more adventurous group went to Beauty Creek further down the highway 93 south of Jasper. Dorm style cabins and outdoor johns and lots of fluffy snow made for a good adventure for all...one dad here adjusting the bindings for his pre-schooler... Short skis up the — at Athabasca Falls road or Geraldine Creek, slippery walk up  Maligne Canyon Jasper. ...( it was just above freezing...note the snowballs ) and swimming in Jasper town site with day trips. Reading books, lounging in long johns, board games, & shared meals all made a perfect getaway from the city .