Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit

SAT FEB 7 – JR lesson adjustments

In keeping with XCSO guidelines for cold weather cancellations - Bunnyrabbit (BR) & Jackrabbit (JR1) lessons are cancelled for SATURDAY FEB 7 afternoon. Older levels (JR2 & above) will proceed with a modified plan & shortened session. More

Corkstown Classic on Feb 1! Impacts….

We look forward to welcoming skiers from several different clubs as they test themselves on our Forested "Upper Campground" trails. This will impact access to parking, Cabin and trails on Sunday, until approximately 3 pm when clean up is just about done. All Learn to Ski programs for Sunday will be at the 401 Corkstown Rd location. Rental shop will be closed Feb 1. More

JAN 24 – SKI LESSONS CANCELLED & RENTAL SHOP CLOSED

Due to the very cold temperatures today our rental shop will remain CLOSED and ALL Learn to Ski Lessons (Adult & Children / Youth) are cancelled. More

JAN 11 -GROOMING OPERATIONS UNDERWAY!

The snow has returned, and our dedicated Trails crew are out. The snow is wet and heavy and there are still underlying slushy spots. Please be patient as the crew works with the conditions. We got the snow, now we need some cold! More

TRAILS CLOSED JAN 10 – LESSONS CANCELLED

The recent warm temperatures and rain have affected our trails. If predicted snow (10 cm or more) materializes we hope to re-open trails and hold our Sunday lessons. Start doing your best snow dance! 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

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

JR2 Group shares ‘What they like about the Jackrabbit 2 Program’

During lesson 4’s hot chocolate break, the group of JR 2s (led by Don, Martin and Jasi) was asked: What do you like about the JR 2 program at Kanata Nordic? Here are some responses from the kids: We play games like  soccer while on skis We get to ski up and down hills, on the Pretzel course and we even climbed over a big tree log I saw deer foot prints and lots of squirrels in the woods I like to ski with my friends and the leaders. My dad was not here to ski today, but it was ... More

JR3 Group shares ‘What they like about the Jackrabbit 3 Program’

During lesson 3's hot chocolate break,  Tim and Trent's group of JR3s were asked: What do you like about the JR 3 program at Kanata Nordic? Here are some responses from the young skiers: I get to ski fast and furious with my dad, who is one of the leaders We get to ski through different trails and there was one trail that had lots of trees (Note to Reader: that would be the Trails 103 and 104 ; so if you have not skied out there, make sure you do) We played a game called Cops ... More