Mooney's Bay Ski Area

Trails Skied: Skate Loop, Glide Wax: Worn off, almost bare skis, Grip Wax:

Great day & fast conditions. Snow was that firm mulch of crushed/processed crust mixed with smaller powder. Skis were plenty fast even with almost no glide wax left. Watch out for those pesky twig bits, they'll put the brakes on one ski pretty quick ;-)













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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