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401 Trails groomed Dec 30

Big thanks to our groomers Dan Z and Tom D for breaking up the ice... 401 Trails open ! More

2026 Jackrabbit Parents Guide!

We're super-excited to kick off the season for families January 3rd and 4th. Here's a guide to common questions that instructors get about ski equipment, clothing, parking, trails, and lessons in general. Please reach out if you have any other questions! Jackrabbit 2026 Season Parents BriefingDownload More

Job Opportunities

We're Hiring! Join the Kanata Nordic TeamKanata Nordic is getting ready for an exciting winter season, and we’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded people to join our team! Check out our open positions below. Rental Shop AssistantHelp skiers get set up for a great day on the trails! The Rental Shop Assistant will fit equipment, assist with rentals and returns, and keep the shop running smoothly during busy days.Job Description (PDF): Rental Shop Assistant Community Outreach ... More

Annual General Meeting – 2025 Season

Dear Kanata Nordic Members, You are invited to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, May 12th at 7pm. This meeting wraps up the 2024-25 season, discusses the programs and events that occurred, outlines our financial position, discusses plans and future developments for the club and elects volunteers to the Executive Committee. We want you to attend. If you're curious about the club's operations, successes and challenges, this is a great way to find out more and ... More

Access to Campground (411) Trail system

Magic of Lights in close to completing its teardown, which means we are close to having access to the Cabin! Our volunteer groomers have started working on some of the 411 trails. Please note that the 411 parking lot is off limits for now, as it the Cabin area to allow MoL to finish up. Members can access 411 trails by parking at P3 and going up Trail 2, past the storage containers onto Trail 6 and 1. We will let everyone know when we have full access. More

Rabbit Parent Meeting 2024-’25

Frequently Asked Questions for Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit Parents What Equipment? What Clothing? What Snacks? Where to meet? Where will they ski? What do they learn in lessons? What else can Kanata Nordic offer families? Jackrabbit-2025-Season-Parents-Briefing-1Download More

Annual General Meeting

Dear Kanata Nordic Members; Kanata Nordic is having their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday May 13th. This meeting wraps up the 2023-24 season, discusses the programs and events that occurred, outlines our financial position, celebrates our retiring volunteers, discusses plans and future developments for the club and elects volunteers to the Executive Committee. We want you to attend. If you're curious about the club's operations, successes and challenges, this is a great way to ... More

Kanata Nordic Adopts Revised SafeSport Policies

Kanata Nordic has adopted the Nordiq Canada and Cross-Country Ski Ontario’s (XCSO) policies for Safe Sport. https://www.kanatanordic.ca/governance-bylaws These policies give our club a clear set of guidelines for providing a safe environment for athletes, coaches, and volunteers. Adoption and implementation of these policies are mandatory for any club that is affiliated with XCSO.  Kanata Nordic is a place where everyone feels welcome and safe to be able to fully enjoy the sport ... More

New policy on Dogs on the Kanata Nordic Ski Club Trails

Dogs are not permitted on Kanata Nordic's cross-country ski or snowshoe trails. They compromise the safety of skiers on the trails and in parking lots, impair grooming quality, leave waste on the trails and conflict with the animal policy of one of our key land partners. The only exception to this policy is for dogs fully certified as sight or support assistance dogs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If that applies to you, please contact Kanata ... More

Proposed Updates to Kanata Nordic Bylaws

Please find a copy of the proposed changes to the Kanata Nordic Constitution and Bylaws being proposed by the 2022-2023 Executive Committee to align the existing documents to Ontario's new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and integrate past Special Motions into the text of the bylaws. This is being proposed as a motion for the membership to accept at the May 15th 2023 Annual General Meeting. Proposed-2023-Kanata-Nordic-Bylaws-2Download 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