Hiawatha Highlands/Kinsmen Park

Whether you plan to test your skiing ability on a competition trail or just take a slow “wildering” tour north to Mabel Lake, you’ll find a trail here that suits your needs. In total, 40 km of Nordic trails traverse the 3,000 acre Hiawatha Highlands wilderness preserve. Hiawatha contains marked, groomed and track-set trails for intermediate to advanced skiers, including one lit trail. Open daily from December to March.

Stokely Creek

Lying along the rolling hills of the Canadian Shield, Stokely Creek offers cross-country skiers and snowshoers the opportunity to explore a winter’s paradise. Over 130km of well-marked trails expand through 8,400 acres of privately-held land, plus 3,000 acres of land owned by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, making Stokely Creek one of the four largest cross-country ski resorts in North America. Trails receive over 200 inches of lake effect snow per year guaranteeing snow every winter.

Bellevue Park

This beautiful park is located right in town, set on the shore of the St. Marys River and offers something for everyone. In the winter, the park’s walking trail becomes suitable for cross-country skiing.Bellevue Park offers a 3.6 km loop trail, ungroomed and unmarked with 1 km to Topsail Island. Facilities include a heated trailer, concession stand, washroom, skating rink and playground. Open 8 am to 10 pm daily.