Kanata Nordic 2021 Ski Swap

Following last year's successful Ski Swap, the 2021-'22 Kanata Nordic Ski Swap is going to be in partnership with Kunstadt Sports. at their Hazeldean Rd. location.  October 18 thru November 21 @ Kunstadt Kanata Bring in your gently used Nordic gear for the Kunstadt team to document, process and sell! 70% of sale go to Kanata Nordic member. 15% of sale goes to Kanata Nordic Ski Club.15% of sale stays with Kunstadt Sports  Kunstadt will complete the drop off form ... More

New Trial Trail

We're launching an experiment!Kanata Nordic is reaching out to the local community by grooming the National Capital Commission (NCC)' 5.5 km Watts Creek Pathway from where it intersects with Corkstown Rd. at Moodie Dr. to March Rd. (map below). This is a trial season for grooming this public trail, powered by Kanata Nordic's volunteer labour, club membership fees and equipment, with the support of the NCC.Please note that Kanata Nordic will only be grooming the Pathway on a "best efforts" ... More

Jackrabbit Toque Contest 2020

Hello to all Jackrabbits and Bunnyrabbits!  Nordiq Canada is inviting all Jackrabbit and Bunnyrabbit skiers to design the 2021 Jackrabbit Toque, which will be worn by 10,500 Jackrabbit and Bunnyrabbit skiers across Canada! Get your ideas ready…here is the template for your design: Jackrabbit Toque Design Contest 2021 The criteria for entering in the contest are as follows: Contestants must be currently enrolled in a Nordiq Canada Jackrabbit or Bunnyrabbit programContestants must be ... More

January 22, 2020 Newsletter

Keep up with Kanata Nordic news, events, programs, clinics, the racing team and more with our email newsletter. To read this week's post about adult clinics, the racing team news, and club coaching, please read the newsletter - and sign up to have it in your email inbox! More

Private Lessons & Clinics

Updated information about Private lessons being offered at Kanata Nordic this year should be available shortly. Non-members can also sign up for private lessons, but will need to purchase a Day Pass. Kanata Nordic is hoping to offer Clinics for our Members. We will update this page with information as soon as we have confirmation of leaders and dates / times. Private Lesson Instructors Anna Vigneron - Instructor / Coach Anna has raced for many years with Kanata Nordic, and with ... More

Winter Rentals 2020

Thanks to a generous grant in autumn 2018 from the Ottawa Community Foundation, Kanata Nordic now has a modest fleet of rental ski packages, snowshoes, and headlamps. The ski shop is located at the main Kanata Nordic entrance, in Cabin D, in front of the chalet (see trail map). OPERATING HOURS The shop will be open the following times, assuming the trails are open. Note: rental shop closed Sat Jan 11 and Sun Jan 12. Trails are closed due to icy, unsafe conditions. Saturdays January ... More

2019-20 Ski Clothing Now Available

Want new toques, jackets, pants or tights? The Kanata Nordic ski clothing store through Louis Garneau is now open - check it out:  https://ppr.louisgarneau.com/KANATANORDIC9LG2021 The store is self-serve, and is ONLY OPEN UNTIL OCT 27 - so if you want any new gear for this season NOW is the time to order. We will receive a group order and distribute to you. In-person fittings are being done the weekend of October 20th - please contact racing@kanatanordic.ca for more information. ... More

2019 Ski Swap!

Have used equipment to sell? Want to try the sport with inexpensive gear? Or pick up skis for your kids? The 2019 Ski Swap is on November 9th at Nepean Sailing Club (3259 Carling) from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, click here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/event/annual-ski-swap-and-sale/ More

Used equipment sale at Mooney’s Bay

Lafleur's at The Terry Fox Athletic Facility is hosting a pre-season xc ski sale on Sat. Dec 8 from 10am until 4pm. Click here or on the poster for more details.   More

Coaching Workshops

Here is a summary of the coaching workshops scheduled in Ontario so far. Community Coaching November 24/25 Deep River; Ottawa (Nakkertok) December 1/2 Sault Ste. Marie December 6 and 8 Parry Sound December 7/8 Sudbury December 8/9 Highlands Nordic, Duntroon December 15/16 Huntsville L2T Dryland November 17/18 Sault Ste. Marie L2T On Snow January 26/27 Sault Ste. Marie More information on these workshops is on the XCSO website. Contact Katja Mathys with any questi... More

Coaching course – free to all leaders

All on-snow leaders should have at least a basic level of training. To that end, Kanata Nordic is offering a certified Community Coaching course, from Cross-Country Ski de fond Canada. It's free to any volunteers who are leading or assisting this season. The course is being hosted at Nakkertok South, Saturday Nov. 24 from 12:30 - 6:30pm and Sunday Nov. 25 from 12:00 - 6:00pm. They will have snow! (Thanks to their snow-making equipment.) The instructor will be the engaging and very knowledg... More