Jan 16 – Parking & Chalet Access for Kanata Nordic – OPEN! (during regular posted hours)

Magic of Lights crews worked hard to ensure that the club could access the 411 site this weekend. Our Jackrabbit programs will be running at this site starting Sat Jan 17 & Sun Jan 18. We are thankful to be able to enjoy the heated Chalet and beautiful forested trails! More

411 Parking and Chalet access – soon!

JAN 15, 2026 This big snowfall has everyone excited about the prospect of skiing (after yesterday's big melt) and soon we will be able to access the 411 trails and Chalet! BUT WE ARE NOT THERE JUST YET...1/ The 411 area is still considered an Active Construction site and therefore we cannot access the parking lot or the Chalet until the site is declared safe and clear for our use. 2/ Please DO NOT try to access via the 411 gates - they may be open as machinery and crew move about, but ... 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

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

The 2025 Corkstown Classic – a Success!

On February 9th, Kanata Nordic hosted the 3rd Annual Corkstown Classic at our 401 Corkstown trail located at the Wesley Clover Equestrian Park. Our race director, Andy Weekes, was all smiles this year as ski conditions were perfect. We were proud to host nearly 270 athletes, their families, coaches, and supporters on our trails this past Sunday and are thrilled that our classic race is building momentum in the community! Participants ranged from eight to 50-year-olds, with every ... 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