Choose your Own At-Home Adventure
As the nights start to get darker quicker and the weather gets colder, you may be looking for some new indoor virtual activities you can participate in. The Wellness@Work Programming Committee have compiled a few online resources you can check out to learn something new, explore unique places around the world, have some fun and/or connect with others.
Connect with Nature and Animals
- Bird Cams: A virtual window into the natural world of birds
- Monterey Bay Aquarium: Tune in to a web cam to experience the wonder of the ocean
- San Diego Zoo: Watch a live camera to observe the zoo animals
- Many national parks are available for viewing thanks to Google Earth and Google Arts & Culture, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite
Travel from the Comfort of your Couch
- Explore some wonders of the world, including the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, or even the Sydney Opera House
- 360-degree tours of Disney parks like Disney World, Disneyland, and even Epcot are available through Google Street View
Tour Interesting Buildings and Spaces
- Explore NASA’s Space Center and experience virtual reality experiences on the Space Center Houston app
- View some of the best mural and graffiti on the streets of Toronto with this interactive map from StreetARToronto
- View exhibits at the Royal Ontario Museum
Watch a Performance
- Enjoy a Shakespearian performance like Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet from the Stratford Festival “From Stage to Screen.”
Learn Something New
- Search for home cooking videos from your favourite chefs
- Try a new workout or fitness routine from the many free fitness apps and videos now available
- Explore courses on LinkedIn Learning to learn a new skill
- Join a free course like Yale's Science of Well-being online course
Socialize Virtually with Friends and Family
- Try Words with Friends or Draw Something as fun games you can
- Use a virtual platform to video chat with family and friends
Additional ideas have been compiled by the City of Toronto, categorized by the activity type and audience.
Do know of a great virtual activity that others might also be interested in? Let us know at wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca and we can continue to update the list!