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Is roller skiing for you?

To roller ski or not to roller ski?That is the question. With the end of ski season, the mind begins to ponder how to keep in shape until the next snow fall. For serious skiers, there is no question – roller skiing is an important part of any training plan and a great way to keep in shape during the long off-season. For those of us who aren’t focused on racing all winter long, the answer is less clear. Here are three questions you might consider before taking the plunge on roller ... More

National Capital Division’s AGM, April 22, 2018

Letter from National Capital Division (NCD) President, Thom Lyon To our Local XC-Ski Clubs, I’m writing to inform you of the upcoming NCD AGM and to encourage you to encourage volunteers from within each of your clubs for the board.  The volunteer effort required for NCD board positions are relatively small and the few meetings during a year are in a warm, comfortable room (Hopefully this makes the roles more appealing). The NCD serves all 15 clubs in the National Capital Region and ... More

End of season party details

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Spring programs from the Ottawa Orienteering Club

This year the Ottawa Orienteering Club has rejigged their programs slightly. They are now offering 4 programs on Tuesday nights: FUNdamentals (6-9 year olds), Learn to Train (9-12 year olds), Adventure (a non-competitive program for 10+ year olds), and Basics and Beyond program for beginner adults. These program will run from April 10th to May 29th (8 weeks) with the first 4 weeks from the Kanata Nordic cabin at Wesley Clover Parks and the second 4 weeks at Bell Centennial Arena in Bells ... More

You know how to ski. Now here’s how to shoot!

Kanata Nordic has a small Biathlon Bears program (youth racers who shoot air rifles) that it's been piloting for a few seasons. Here's an article from one of our current biathletes, along with photos from the Coupe Quebec/Ontario Cup biathlon race hosted by Chelsea Nordiq Feb 24-25, 2018. Six Fundamentals of Shooting If you don't know that much about biathlon, all it is is skiing, shooting, skiing, shooting, and skiing like crazy. Oh! I almost forgot - and it's fun! There are the six ... More

Happy Trails!

Discover upgrades to our trail network plus changes to access points and hours Now that the ski season is well underway, we’re thrilled to be back on the boards and hitting the trails. This year we’ve made many upgrades to our trail network, as well as some changes to access points and hours. Some of the updates were made due to changes to the annual Magic of Lights display, which is a significant event for Wesley Clover Parks and a fundraiser for the Ottawa Senators Foundation. The ... More

Ottawa Citizen article on ski trails in the area

December 26, 2017: "Happy trails: Place where you can XC ski, right in Ottawa" by Matthew Pearson. "Nothing beats gliding down Champlain Parkway in the crisp sunshine or hitting the trails after dark to enjoy supper by candle light in the cozy confines of Shilly Shally, one of the park’s iconic red-trimmed shacks heated by woodstove and the huffing of skate skiers. But what if you: a) don’t have a car or b) only have a short window of time in which to squeeze in a skinny ski? Well, ... More

Equipment rentals

[This has been updated to reflect new information: please see http://www.kanatanordic.ca/trails/equipment-rentals/] Kanata Nordic doesn't currently have xc skiing or snowshoe equipment for rent. We hope to in the future. In the meantime, we can recommend the following knowledgeable retailers. We suggest you call ahead to determine availability. Fresh Air Experience (xc ski gear) MEC (xc ski gear and snowshoes) Kunstadt Sports (xc ski gear) More

Feb 6, 2016 All Learn to Ski Programs at Wesley Clover Parks are CANCELLED

Hello BR, JR and Dyna Parents After a trip back from Wesley Clover Parks,  the Club has decided that all Learn to Ski classes for Sat Feb 6 2016 are  cancelled due to unsafe conditions.   The heavy rain earlier in the week, followed by the cooler temperature, had turned the whole of  WCParks into a sheet of ice.   All  trails and fields leading from 401 Corkstown Road are CLOSED for skiing. Trails leading from 411 Corkstown Road are CLOSED or Fair, at best. If you are anxious to ... More

Plan your ski outing on our new trails!

The snow dances worked and winter has finally arrived in the capital. The trails have been groomed (thanks to our dedicated volunteer groomers) and we are excited to begin our first official ski season at WCParks with a growing trail network groomed for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. Plan your ski outing: Get your trail pass Members receive a season trail pass as part of their KN membership. If you haven’t already picked yours contact info@kanatanordic.ca to arrange ... More