Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Strathcona Wilderness Centre updates

*March 19: The ski trails are done for the season – significant melting has produced increasing bare patches with exposed grass/dirt/mud/gravel. Grooming is no longer feasible or safe, and skiing is not recommended; rentals are closed.

• Read the latest SWC bulletin.

• Live grooming updates and trail conditions webcam.

• Equipment rentals are closed for the season.

• Call the Wilderness Centre at 780-922-3939 to learn more about current conditions and passes.

• Find registered programs at SWC.

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.