Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Facility closures and program cancellations
ALL Strathcona County recreation and culture facilities are CLOSED and programs are CANCELLED until June 15 or until further notice. Visit Strathcona County’s COVID-19 page often for updates, including information on recreation pass and program refunds.
Questions? E-mail recreation@strathcona.ca
Why can't I ski at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre?
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Why was the Strathcona Wilderness Centre closed, even though it's an outdoor space?
1. Why was the Strathcona Wilderness Centre closed, even though it's an outdoor space?
Permanent link to Why was the Strathcona Wilderness Centre closed, even though it's an outdoor space?Strathcona County is taking Alberta Health's direction to limit social gathering places seriously. Alberta Health's direction is that having 6 feet (2 metres) of space between people (physical distancing) will help reduce the spread of COVID-19. While this distance may be achievable while skiing, it may not be in a busy parking lot.
After the Government of Alberta announced a state of public health emergency on March 17, we stopped offering a modified service at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre. The safety of our park's visitors and staff, and minimizing the spread of COVID-19, is our top priority.
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Is the Strathcona Wilderness Centre's parking lot really that busy?
2. Is the Strathcona Wilderness Centre's parking lot really that busy?
Permanent link to Is the Strathcona Wilderness Centre's parking lot really that busy?March 27 update: At various times throughout the day, there can more than 15 cars in the parking lot at one time. Alberta Health's direction is to limit mass gatherings to 15 or less. This will help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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If there's no one parked, can I go ski?
3. If there's no one parked, can I go ski?
Permanent link to If there's no one parked, can I go ski?No. Safety has always been our main priority. With the facility closed, we cannot ensure the safety of our skiers.
Go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre!
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Tots (under 2Y) – FREE
Child (2Y-12Y) – $2.75
Youth (13Y-17Y) – $3.25
Adult – $7.00
Family – $14.00
Senior – $4.50
Included with your Millennium Card
All prices include GST.
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Child (2Y-12Y) – $21.00
Youth (under 18) – $25.00
Adult – $55.00
Family – $115.00
Senior – $35.00
Included with your Millennium Card
All prices include GST.
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Spring season pass rates (February - March)
3. Spring season pass rates (February - March)
Permanent link to Spring season pass rates (February - March)Child (2Y-12Y) – $10.00
Youth (under 18Y) – $12.50
Adult – $28.00
Family – $57.00
Senior – $18.00
Included with your Millennium Card
All prices include GST.
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Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates
4. Ski and snowshoe equipment rental rates
Permanent link to Ski and snowshoe equipment rental ratesChild & 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 2 hours before closing
- Skis must be returned 1 hour before closing
- Photo ID required to rent equipment
All prices include GST.
Rentals are not included with your Millennium Card. There is no charge to use trails to snowshoe or walk.
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Parking
- accessible parking stalls (Lodge at north entrance and Information Centre-1 designated)
Entrances
- Lodge is accessible through exterior sidewalk and ramps
- Information Centre: accessible entrances
Facility
- accessible toilets
- equipment: sit-skis available on prior booking
Trails
- cross country ski trails
- all green trails are acceptable for sit-skiers
- lower multi-purpose trail is appropriate for beginner / low level skiers
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.
- Warm-up indoors in the skiers lounge.
Snowshoeing features
- Rent snowshoes for children and adults.
- Sign up for group and school lessons.
- Explore snowshoe and multipurpose trails.
Stay a while
- Stay for the day or the weekend in our lodge with commercial kitchen.
- Bundle up and ski or snowshoe to the tent-sites.
- Cook meals on the wood cook stove in the cookhouse.
- Bring the family, sports team, church or school group.
View the abundant wildlife
- Enjoy spotting birds, moose and deer.
- Leave your pets at home!
Contact
780-922-3939
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