Kichi Sibi Winter Trail
Skied from Westboro beach to the water purification plant and back. It had just stopped raining a bit before I set out, so the snow was wet. Mixed with the fresh snow from last night it felt like spring skiing at 3 degrees!
Coverage is good, except Westboro underpass and under a few trees. Conditions were a bit slow, but mostly because my skis weren't prepared for warm and wet. Warm wax and structure on the skis would have improved things a lot.
Classic track were set in places, but soft conditions and good usage made them disappear in places.
It's supposed to go below zero tonight, so potentially fast and fun tomorrow after grooming! It's always nice and scenic on that trail, especially late afternoon when the sun sets or early morning when it comes out!
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The Kichi Sibi Winter Trail is a groomed multi-use winter trail that stretches along the Ottawa River Capital Pathway, from the Lebreton Flats just west of Parliament Hill to Dominion Station. The trail welcomes all users whether they are walkers, skiers, runners, snowshoers or fat bikers.
Two tracks are set for classic cross country skiers. Between these tracks, the trail is groomed for snowshoers, walkers, runners, skate skiers and bikers. The walking track follows the existing pathway’s route. Serpentine loops increase the distance to the ski track at the Selby Plains and Remic Rapids greenspaces and at open lands adjacent to the War Museum and Champlain Bridge, for a total trail length of more than 16 kilometres. Points of interest along the trail include the Westboro Beach tobogganing hill, the John Ceprano rock sculptures and the café at the War Museum.
The trail is easily accessed. Running parallel to the O-Train Confederation Line, convenient connections to public transit are available at: Pimisi, Bayview and Tunney’s Pasture stations. Buses run to Dominion Station (future Kìchì Sìbì LRT station) as well. Parking spots are located at Westboro Beach, Champlain Park and the Canadian War Museum.
