​ Strathcona Wilderness Centre winter trails

Image caption: a staff member using a Tidd-tech groomer to set tracks on Wagon Trail - December 11, 2024.

Trail condition updates

Grooming report
For trail condition updates throughout the week, please check the Nordic Pulse grooming report. *Nordic Pulse is a third party reporting tool that is updated by Strathcona Wilderness Centre staff.

Webcam
See the live trail conditions webcam for a quick view of the trails.

Cross-country ski bulletin
Read the latest cross-country ski bulletin for updates on trail conditions and news from the Strathcona Wilderness Centre and the Broadmoor Public Golf Course.

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Facility information

The Strathcona Wilderness Centre is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NOTE: This facility is CLOSED on Christmas day (December 25). 

As a year-round destination for outdoor adventure, you'll find many forested hiking trails, picnic sites, snowshoeing and world-class cross-country skiing, and much more! 

What to expect when you arrive.

Renovations were completed in fall 2024 to better serve our guests. Changes are outlined below:

• Skiers should proceed to the Information Centre on the rental side of the building to access services for season passes, day passes, rentals and washrooms.
• The old customer service area, now called the Wilderness Room, will host school groups, booked events and registered programs during the week. This room will remain open to the public and ski programs as a warming area. Skiers are asked respect this shared space and be mindful of program participants.
• A winter outdoor patio area has been set up with picnic tables and heaters for guests to socialize and enjoy snacks or lunches. Please bring your own thermos if you would like to enjoy a hot beverage. A water fountain is available in the Information Centre.
• For more information about the facility renovations, please reach out to our team at SWCinfo@strathcona.ca.

Facility accessibility
The Strathcona Wilderness Centre has some accessible amenities for guests with limited mobility.

Parking: Four (4) designated accessible parking stalls available at the Information Centre.

Facility: Accessible facility entrances. Note: entrances include ramps to the Lodge and Information Centre, but the doors are not self-opening. 

Rentals: ParaNordic skiing equipment and lessons available. See below under "skiing and snowshoeing rates and rentals" for pricing.

Fire pit: Sidewalk accessibility to the Lodge fire pit.

Trails: 12 km of accessible ParaNordic cross-country ski trails. Year-round trails are wide and accessible for guests who are visually impaired. Benches are set up throughout the trails for rest areas. 

Strathcona County gift cards are available and can be used to purchase 2024-2025 season passes and programs.

Broadmoor Public Golf Course winter trails

Enjoy cross-country skiing, walking, tobogganing and snowshoeing at the Broadmoor Public Golf Course! From November to March the golf course is open for daily public use from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

See details on the Broadmoor Public Golf Course webpage.

Many fun winter activities are available around the County! Find information about community events and recreation drop-in times in the online calendars:

• Community events calendar
• Recreation drop-in calendar