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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

Fresh Air Experience: Nordic Ski Club Week 2015

Once-a-year Savings on skis, poles, bindings & boots Visit Fresh Air Experience Monday, November 9 to Sunday, November 15, 2015 to see all the latest gear and Kanata Nordic members receive 20% OFF any purchases of regular priced skis, boots, bindings and poles. Service & experience guaranteed! Large selection of: Salomon, Madshus, Fischer, Exel, Alpina, Swix Learn more about Fresh Air Experience: http://www.freshairexp.ca/ and visit them in-person at: 1291 Wellington Street More

Welcome to a new era for Kanata Nordic – President’s Message

Welcome to a new era for Kanata Nordic! With the recent opening of Registration for the coming ski season we embark on a new journey as we relocate all our programs and activities to Wesley Clover Parks (WCP) for the coming season. More

Club Skinouk Trail Running Event October 18

Club Skinouk invites you to register to Cross country Skinouk, a trail run, which will be held on 18 October 21, 2015 in Gatineau Park, from Relais plein air, in Gatineau. More information & register: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=10082&lan=1&cartlevel=1 More

Coaching Job Opportunity with XC Chelsea Masters

XC Chelsea Masters is looking for a part-time Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for designing the club's ski programs in collaboration with the Board of Directors and delivering the programs with a team of assistant coaches. This is a dynamic contract position that requires active engagement at team practices, races, training camps and meetings for the 2015-2016 dryland training and ski season. Reports to: President, XC Chelsea Masters Club Mission: XC Chelsea Masters is a ... More

Almost April and still skiing (March 28)

Bring your skis out for a spring fling on freshly groomed trails through WCP's campground location . . . best starting point would be the NCC parking lot on Corkstown Rd (P3).  Trails 4 (hydro line lookout) and 5 (down & up the steeper sides of the ridge) could not be groomed due to exposed rocks and icy hills, but the network of campground roads are primed for fast skate skiing.  Practice your glide and enjoy the sun! The equestrian area trails are showing wonderful signs of spring (i.e. ... More

2015 Kanata Nordic Sprint Race (the Pretzel)

Registration for the KN Sprint Race is now opened for registration on zone4 link.  You can find the race notice in English here, en français ici. The date is set for Sunday Feb 22nd. At the YMCA outdoor center on 6th line road, please consult details on the race notice. More

Welcome to Kanata Nordic 2014/15 season

More Good News from the Kanata Nordic Executive as of December 30,2014. Welcome to the 2014/15 ski season with Kanata Nordic! As some of you are already aware, at our Meeting of the General Membership on Sunday November 30,2014 , the Members approved the relocation of KN to the Wesley Clover Parks (the Parks) (along Corkstown Road) with the Executive to proceed with negotiating the necessary Agreements.  The Membership also approved the purchase of a new grooming machine and ... More

Notice for General Meeting Nov 30, 2014

Take Notice that a General Meeting of the members of Kanata Nordic (Kanata Cross Country Ski Club) will be convened at 4:00 PM on Sunday Nov 30 ,2014 at the Board Room of Dymon Storage opposite Canadian Tire across from the Kanata Centrum. Purpose of the meeting a) approval the purchase of grooming equipment being a Ginzu groomer and a snowmobile to pull the groomer (specifications on the equipment to be provided prior to the meeting) b) agreement in principle that Kanata Nordic ... More

Racing Rabbits on the spotlight

Racing Rabbits in the spotlight In March 2013 Councillor Mathieu Fleury joined the Racing Rabbits for a training session at the Y camp. Councillor Fleury is doing a project called '52 Sports in 52 Weeks' and chose Kanata Nordic to represent xc skiing in the National Capital region. Check out the video of his visit. We're the first of 52! More