Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

Trail closure - November 25 update

Please note that Strathcona Wilderness Centre trails are currently CLOSED for walking.

Staff have started packing the recent snowfall. Skate skiing is expected to be open to the public by mid-week.
There is currently no track on the trails. Track setting will begin once the packed snow depth reaches a minimum of 10 cm.
Rental equipment is not yet available. Check back for updates.

Last modified: Nov. 25, 2024, 10:46 a.m.

Jack Rabbit Level 1 kids cross country skiing program on winter trails at Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Regular operating hours are daily from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
All trails are open for walking from April to November.
Please leave your pets at home.
Walkers and dogs on leash are welcomed to enjoy these natural area trails:
- Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail on Range Road 211 has a beautiful trail with views of the moraine.
- Explore the top of the North Saskatchewan River Valley at the Riverside Nature Trail.
- Explore the Old Edmonton Trail and a 3 km walking trail at the Sherwood Park Natural Area.
Looking for cycling trails? Explore more than 80 km of bike trails at the Cooking Lake Blackfoot provincial recreation area. Drive south on Range Road 195 off Hwy 16 to the Blackfoot Lake staging area.
Strathcona County gift cards are available and can be used to purchase 2024-2025 season passes and programs.
Live trail conditions webcam
Subscribe to the ski bulletin for updates throughout the ski season including information on trail opening and conditions.
Register now for spring and summer programs and summer day camps.
Book the Lodge and campsite now. Bookings can be made up to a year in advance for overnight bookings.

Cross-country ski bulletin
Read the latest cross-country ski bulletin for updates on trail conditions and news from the Strathcona Wilderness Centre and The Broadmoor. For trail condition updates throughout the week, please check the Nordic Pulse grooming report.

Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Cross-country skiing
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Cross-country skiing
- Check out the live trail conditions before you head out
- Explore world class groomed trails for classic and skate skiing.
- Rent classic touring and skin skis, and skate skis
- Try out sit-skis and lessons for Para-Nordic skiers
Pricing
- Access to cross-country skiing trails is included with a daily admission purchase.
- Get ready for the ski season and avoid the rush by getting your season pass now!
- Access to cross-country skiing trails is also included on the Active Pass membership.
We also offer seasonal cross-country skiing registered programs.
Snowshoeing
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Snowshoeing
- Rent snowshoes for children and adults
- Use the snowshoe and multipurpose trails. When lake conditions are safe, lake snowshoeing will be available. Please snowshoe close to the lake shore.
- There is no charge to use trails to snowshoe, just the equipment rentals.
Check out the snowshoeing opportunities at the Broadmoor Public Golf Course. Includes snowshoe rentals.
Accessibility
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Accessibility
Parking
- Designated accessible parking stalls available at the Information Centre; parking also available at the overflow parking lo
Entrances
- Information Centre: accessible entrances
Facility
- Information Centre: Accessible toilets
Rentals
- ParaNordic skiing equipment (see below under "skiing and snowshoeing rates and rentals" for pricing) and lessons available
Firepit
- Lodge firepit is accessible
Trails
- Accessible ParaNordic xc ski trails: 12 km
- Year-round trails are wide and accessible for visually impaired, benches for mobility challenged
Lessons
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Lessons

Looking for fun and interesting ways to stay active and get outside over the winter months? Cross-country skiing offers a great alternative for active enthusiasts of every age and skill level to get out and explore winter. Take a lesson or play on the trails! Whether you're focused on hanging out with friends, a workout, enjoying nature or simply getting some fresh air, the Wilderness Centre wanders outside with you.

Outdoor program information
Walking
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Walking

Winter walking is available on the snowshoe trail (1.3 MB) only. All trails are open for summer walking from April to November.

Check out the Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail for more walking options.

Visit Strathcona County trails and parks for maps of the walking and cycle trails in Strathcona County.

Skiing and snowshoeing rates and rentals

1. Day pass rates
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Day pass rates

Tots (under 2Y) – FREE

Child (2Y-12Y) – $4.50

Youth (13Y-17Y) – $6.00

Young Adult (18Y-23Y) – $7.25

Adult (24Y-64Y) – $9.75

*Family – $22.00

Senior (65Y+) – $7.00

All prices include GST.

*A family is a maximum of 2 adults (18+ years) and unlimited children 17 years or younger living in the same household. A household cannot combine different types of passes and qualify for family pricing.
2. Season pass rates (November to the end of ski season)
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Season pass rates (November to the end of ski season)

Purchase your season pass online using Recreation Online.

Child (2Y-12Y) – $29.25

Youth (13Y-17Y) – $39.00

Young Adult (18Y-23Y) – $47.25

Adult (24Y-64Y) – $68.00

*Family – $150.00

Senior (65Y+) – $46.25

All prices include GST.

*A family is a maximum of 2 adults (18+ years) and unlimited children 17 years or younger living in the same household. A household cannot combine different types of passes and qualify for family pricing.
3. Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates (3 hours)
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Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates (3 hours)
Our cross-country ski equipment and snowshoes are available for rental use at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC). To help expedite the process, the rental waiver form can be downloaded, printed, and filled out prior to arriving at SWC.

Rental form

Child/Youth cross-country ski/para package – $14.00

Adult/Senior cross-country ski/para package – $17.00

Skate ski package (all ages) – $22.00

Skin ski package (all ages) – $22.00

Touring ski boots OR skis only – $11.00

Skate boots only – $13.00

Skate/Skin skis only – $16.50

Poles only (cross-country or skate) – $5.50

Baby glider (ski pulk) – $4.25

Snowshoe rental (all ages; no trail pass required) – $9.25

The above rentals are based on:
- Rentals are available from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., daily
- Rentals must be returned by 3:30 p.m.
- First come, first serve - no reservations
- Complete packages and partial sets available
- Rentals for use only within the park
- Ski equipment rental rate is for up to 3 hours
- Photo ID required to rent equipment
- Trail pass/season pass or Active Pass is required in addition to ski rentals
All prices include GST.

There is no charge to use trails to snowshoe.

The Broadmoor

Cross-country skiing
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Cross-country skiing

Enjoy FREE Cross-country skiing at the Broadmoor!

Classic and skate ski tracks are groomed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week, weather conditions permitting.

View the current trail conditions

Bring your own equipment, rentals are not available.
Snowshoeing
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Snowshoeing

Bring your snowshoes and enjoy a beautiful setting. Snowshoeing is available anywhere around the course except on the ski trails.
Walking and tobogganing
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Walking and tobogganing
Enjoy a wonderful walk at the Broadmoor!
- Please avoid the groomed ski trails.
- If walking the multi-use trails with your dog, they must be on a leash, pick-up after them and keep dogs off the groomed trails.
There are 2 toboggan hills available to use.

Check out the Broadmoor website for more information and to view the trail map.

Snowshoeing opportunities

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Contact
Strathcona Wilderness Centre 780-922-3939
The Broadmoor 780-467-2211

Outdoor skating

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Strathcona Wilderness Centre event and facility bookings

Tobogganing

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