Easy - In Ottawa, there is a unique 16 km Nordic trail experience that is well suited for this region. Right on the banks of the Ottawa River, the SJAM (Sir John A. Macdonald) Parkway is a strip of urban parkland locals go to for recreation...

Easy to Intermediate - Your visit to Murphy’s Point will likely be an enjoyable trek through this Provincial Park. Six loops on this 22 km circuit give you route options and none of them are too difficult. Murphy’s Point is halfway between ...

All Levels - The Ottawa area has some of the best Nordic skiing in the province. Gatineau Park is well known and Nakkertok is the other top spot for the avid Nordic skier or Snowshoer to visit. Just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, on the o...

Easy to Intermediate - On the east side of Timmins, you will find 25 km of well-groomed and maintained trail. Porcupine Ski Runners club volunteers run one of the largest Nordic sports clubs in Northern Ontario. Skiers praise the friendly s...

Easy - Make a trip just north of Toronto to find over 15km of easy trails to Cross-Country Ski or Snowshoe at the Eldred King Woodlands. This is an old favourite of mine north of Toronto. It’s close by for people in the GTA east, free, quie...

Easy - Way up north, Kap Nordic is a small ski and Snowshoe location just outside of the town of Kapuskasing. With 25 km of classic cross country and skate skiing and about 13 km of snowshoe trail, one can enjoy a day out on the snow.

All Levels - The Northumberland County trails are a little-known yet large forested area that offers a free cross-country skiing experience for those willing to rough it. No frills here, just nature and a good, stress free day of outdoor ex...

All Levels - Hiawatha Highlands offers over 35 km of scenic and varied Nordic ski trail, (many double tracked), and all skate skiing too*. Snowshoeing can be done on 9 kms of loops as well. A popular centre for active recreational or seriou...

Intermediate to Advanced - Just north of Sault Ste. Marie, in the wilds of northern Ontario, is Stokely Creek Lodge. A special place for avid Nordic skiers and Snowshoe hikers alike. Established over 40 years ago, its goal has remained the ...