A survey released last week confirms grown-up Canadians still like to groan about going outside to play, often because they find outdoor activities too uncomfortable or time-consuming. The Ipsos poll asked 2,000 Canadians to report how often they traded urban comforts for a natural setting. Canadians say they're spending more time indoors than they used to. "There's a saying — 'People will protect what they love, and love what they know.' On average, the survey found Canadians spend just over an hour in nature on weekdays, going up to two hours on weekends.

Source: CBC News October 06, 2018 18:56 UTC