Mooney's Bay Ski Area
Trails Skied: Stadium, Skate Loop, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:
First time ever at Terry Fox... Trails were freshly groomed at 1pm today. I found the loop trails were harder packed than the stadium. I was the 2nd skate skier out by the looks of the tracks. Only 2 others on Classic trail while I was there and it looked pretty decent as well, cause those 2 were flying!
Only small sections of asphalt (poles hitting only), on bike paths. Along the beach was perfect!
Overall, quite impressed as staff told me the groomer only did one pass as it was getting too soft by mid-day.
Mooney's Bay offers skiing inside the Ottawa city limits! There are 5.5 km of groomed trails for classic and skate with some portions lit at night. Perfect for after work. Perfect for the entire family. To view course offerings: Ottawa 2021/2022 Recreation Registration Page.
Terry Fox Athletic Facility (at Mooney's Bay Park) 2960 Riverside Drive 613-580-3575
Features:
- Access to the trails for a reasonable daily rate of ONLY $3.75 per day or $39.75 for the season.
- Free parking!
- Rentals by 'Lafleur de la Capital' #613-298-3775
- Indoor change rooms and washrooms
- Lit trails for night skiing
- A ski tuck shop and hot chocolate for sale
- Official sponsor 'Fresh Air Experience'
- Free information on equipment, clothing, waxing, trails and related services
The indoor facility will be open from mid December through early March (weather permitting), at the following times: 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
(Updated: 2021/12/10)
