Mooney's Bay Ski Area

Trails Skied: Classic Loop, Glide Wax: N/A (Waxless skis), Grip Wax: N/A (Waxless skis)

Positively gorgeous! Tracks in the loop are in excellent condition, blue sky, zero wind coming off the Bay -- a rarity. Zipped over to Hog's Back to ski along the river through Vincent Massey on the way out -- some 'grooming' by snowshoe-ers, but enough snow beside that path to lay down ski tracks. Turned around just before Bronson, poking around the bits on the shore that are usually all mud and cattails in the summer. On the way back, went by the band stand and and through the fields -- mostly untouched.













Mooney's Bay


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)

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