Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Cross country skiing at The Broadmoor
Broadmoor updates including trail conditions, or phone 780-467-2211.
Strathcona Wilderness Centre updates
- Feb. 26, 2021: The recent fluctuation in temperatures has induced a significant transformation of snow conditions; the fresh snow and a full renovation will improve conditions considerably. We will be grooming and resetting Friday evening and Sunday morning; please watch for grooming equipment and give our groomers time and trail to work – please stay off the trails as they are being groomed.
- Live grooming updates and trail conditions webcam.
- Equipment rentals are now available. In order to provide a safe and efficient service, up to 6 guests will be allowed in the ski rental room at one time. This includes picking up and returning equipment. Print and complete your rental waiver or minor rental waiver form in advance.
Please remember: leave your pet at home, dogs are not permitted at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Thank you for your cooperation.
Check out the Dog off-leash areas in Strathcona County.
- Bicycles, including fat bikes, are not permitted at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Park, ski, and head home. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
- Follow all provincial guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Gathering in the parking lot is not permitted.
- Maintain a physical distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from anyone outside of your household, at all times. This includes inside of the ski rental room.
- Masks or face coverings are required for individuals 2 years of age and older when inside all Strathcona County indoor facilities.
- Once the parking lot at Strathcona Wilderness Centre is full, you will be redirected to other areas. Please visit alternate cross country skiing locations like Cooking Lake – Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area or try snowshoeing at Beaver Hills Biodiversity Trail.
- Stay home if you are sick or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19
- Learn more about how to stay safe and prevent the spread of Covid-19 when outdoors.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing: Know Before You Go
Go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre!
Equipment rentals are now available for the 2020 / 2021 season.
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Tots (under 2Y) – FREE
Child (2Y-12Y) – $2.75
Youth (13Y-17Y) – $3.25
Adult – $7.00
Family – $14.00 (2 adults and up to 3 youth under the age of 18 living in the same household)
Senior – $4.50
All prices include GST.
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Season pass rates (November to the end of ski season)
2. Season pass rates (November to the end of ski season)
Permanent link to Season pass rates (November to the end of ski season)Purchase your season pass online using Recreation Online.
Child (2Y-12Y) – $21.00
Youth (under 18) – $25.00
Adult – $55.00
Family – $115.00 (2 adults and up to 3 youth under the age of 18 living in the same household)
Senior – $35.00
All prices include GST.
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Spring season pass rates (February to the end of ski season)
3. Spring season pass rates (February to the end of ski season)
Permanent link to Spring season pass rates (February to the end of ski season)Child (2Y-12Y) – $10.00
Youth (under 18Y) – $12.50
Adult – $28.00
Family – $57.00 (2 adults and up to 3 youth under the age of 18 living in the same household)
Senior – $18.00
All prices include GST.
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Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates (3 hours)
4. Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates (3 hours)
Permanent link to Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates (3 hours)Child & Youth ski package (wax-less) – $13.00
Adult ski package (waxless) – $16.00
Performance skate ski package (skis, boots and poles) – $20.00
Classic skin ski package (skis, boots and poles) – $20.00
All terrain snowshoes – $8.75
Preschool skis – $3.75
Baby glider (ski pulk) – $3.75
The above rentals are based on:
- First come, first served - no reservations
- Complete packages and partial sets available
- Rentals for use only within the park
- Ski equipment rental rate is for up to 3 hours
- Baby glider and preschool skis rental rate for up to 2 hours
- Rentals available up to 3 hours before closing
- Rentals must be returned 1 hour before closing
- Photo ID required to rent equipment
All prices include GST.
There is no charge to use trails to snowshoe or walk.
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Parking
- Designated accessible parking stalls available at the Information Centre; parking also available at the overflow parking lot adjacent to Tee #1
Entrances
- Information Centre: accessible entrances
Facility
- Accessible toilets
Rentals
- ParaNordic skiing equipment and lessons available
Cross-country skiing features
- Explore world class groomed trails for classic and skate skiing.
- Rent classic touring and skin skis, and skate skis
- Try out sit-skis and lessons for Para-Nordic skiers.
- Sign up for group or private lessons for beginners to advanced skiers, children and adults.
Snowshoeing features
- Rent snowshoes for children and adults.
- Sign up for group and school lessons.
- Explore snowshoe and multipurpose trails.
View the abundant wildlife
- Enjoy spotting birds, moose and deer.
- Leave your pets at home!
Contact
780-922-3939
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