Uncategorized

MEC Ottawa Race Series

Even though the snow is gone and the skiing has stopped, MEC has some incredible events for you up in Gatineau Park this summer. What better way to do some off-season training than to have a bit of an inter-club friendly competition?! We all knowKanata/Chelsea/Gatineau/Ottawa has one ski club that is a cut above the rest, but now is the time to prove it's yours. We've got sportstats timing, double black diamond hill climbs, and free bananas and bragging rights at the finish. ... More

Congratulations to KN Members

Congratulations to all Kanata Nordic members, in the racing program and other programs, who participated in in NCD races this season on a strong season. Below are the Top 10 results for the season long National Capital District Race Series. National Capital Division Results for KN Racers:   More

Volunteers needed for KN Spring Cleanup – Saturday April 9

Come help at the Kanata Nordic Spring Trails Cleanup. Volunteer by: Clicking here and completing the Google Form Date: Saturday April 9 2016  Time:  8: 00 AM  to noon Meet location: Kanata Nordic Storage Area Enter 401 Corkstown Road Drive towards main parking for Wesley Clover Parks Left at the parking lot Continue towards large beige metal building with the Red Tomlinson dumpster Turn right at the Red Dumpster towards 2 white storage containers Reminders:... More

Making Ottawa Winters More Fun with some help from our partners!

    More

Notice of Annual General Meeting of Kanata Nordic (Kanata Cross Country Ski Club) 2016

The Annual General Meeting of Kanata Nordic (Kanata Cross Country Ski Club) will be convened on Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 7 PM at the Ottawa Public Library (Beaverbrook Branch – Room B on the Main floor) immediately beside the Mlack Center and adjacent to the Earl of March High School. All members are welcome and are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting. One of the business items will be the election of members of the Executive who may be nominated by any adult club member ... More

2016 Chelsea Cookie Beiner

This coming Saturday March 5 is the Cookie Beiner at the Chelsea Nordiq. All advanced skiers are invited to take part in this fun cookie loving ski-venture in the Gatineau Park. The shortest distance is around 7km (roundtrip) from P9 to the first cookie station at Keogan. The registration fee is $7. The zone4 link is https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=11415&lan=1&cartlevel=1 More

Chandra Crawford at CSM Fast and Female 2016!

Chandra Crawford at the CSM  Fast and Female  Event, Saturday Feb 20, 5-6 PM, Château Montebello: Open to all girls from 8 to 18. Girls, come  celebrate you participation in skiing and sports in an inspiring event with the CSM Olympic Gold Medalist Honorary Co-President! https://ff2016canadianskimarathon.eventbrite.ca Chandra Crawford, MCS  événement Rapides et Radieuses, le samedi 20 février, 5-6 PM, Château Montebello: Ouvert à toutes les filles de 8 à 18Les filles. V... 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

Pick-Up your Kanata Nordic Season Passes 

All Kanata Nordic members get a season pass for the 2015/16 season as part of their membership. If you weren't able to pick up your 2015/16 Kanata Nordic Ski pass please contact info@kanatanordic.ca to arrange pick up.  This season all registered members aged 13+ will receive a season ski pass and should have it visible when skiing our trails at Wesley Clover Parks (WCParks). Non-members are welcome to ski the trails by buying a day pass at the trailhead.  More

Pilot Project with Mush Larose to introduce skijoring to the KN trails

On Wednesday evenings, starting January 6, Kanata Nordic and the Mush Larose dogsled club are kicking off a pilot project to introduce skijoring to the Kanata Nordic trails. Skijoring is a sport that combines cross-country skiing with dogsledding. A team of 1 or 2 dogs is harnessed to a skier. A small group of Mush Larose members have joined Kanata Nordic to gain access to a new groomed trail system for training. Some members of the group are hoping to be selected for the Canadian team that ... More

Plan your ski outing on our new trails!

The snow dances worked and winter has finally arrived in the capital. The trails have been groomed (thanks to our dedicated volunteer groomers) and we are excited to begin our first official ski season at WCParks with a growing trail network groomed for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. Plan your ski outing: Get your trail pass Members receive a season trail pass as part of their KN membership. If you haven’t already picked yours contact info@kanatanordic.ca to arrange ... More