Kichi Sibi Winter Trail

Trails Skied: 14, 15, 16, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

Short skijor from Lemieux Island to War Museum and back this morning. Temperature around -20 with a little wind, but I'm getting used to that by now. About 5-6 skiers and 3-4 walkers on the trail at this time. Conditions were good - the skate portion of the trail was still holding up pretty well under the cold conditions and the classic tracks were mostly good. A few wind-blown sections of the trail but overall a decent day for skiing. The dogs had fun too.













Gatineau park map


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.

Kitchi Sibi Winter Trail map