Cross Country Ski Trails
Ski Trail Season
A minimum snow depth of 30 cm is required for setting and establishing trails.
Trails are inspected and groomed as needed. Upper and Lower Meewasin, Diefenbaker, Kinsmen, and Forest Parks are the main cross country ski trails. Following the completion of the main cross country ski trails, the City will begin grooming trails in 30 neighbourhood parks. Additional trails are groomed by Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club. Visit saskatoonnordicski.ca for more information.
Whether a novice, intermediate or advanced skier, you can enjoy a cross country ski experience right here in Saskatoon! Cross country ski trails are maintained along the East and West banks of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River and in a variety of parks and open spaces throughout Saskatoon. Nordic Ski Club offers cross country ski lessons for children, youth and adults at Holiday Park Golf Course and Gordie Howe Complex. For more information visit Saskatoon Nordic Ski
Trail Updates (Updated March 14, 2022)
| Location | Date set | Condition Status | Maintained By | Access Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Park Golf Course |
- |
Visit Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club for more information | Nordic Ski Club | Avenue U South | Outside loop 3.5km double track & skating track |
| Lower Meewasin Park | Mar 14 |
Fair to Poor |
City of Saskatoon | Pinehouse & Whiteswan Drive | Loop 4.8 km single track |
| Upper Meewasin Park | Mar 14 | Fair to Poor | City of Saskatoon | Pinehouse & Whiteswan Drive | Loop 3.4 km single track |
| Meewasin Park to Adilman Buffer | Mar 14 | Fair to Poor | City of Saskatoon | East end of Adilman Drive or Meewasin Park | 2 km single track |
| Diefenbaker Park | Mar 14 | Fair toPoor | City of Saskatoon | Ruth Street & St. Henry Ave | 2.6 km single track |
| Forest Park | Mar 14 | Fair to Poor | City of Saskatoon | Lowe Road, Nelson Road & Forest Drive | 2 km single track - Connecting link to Silverspring Park |
| Wildwood Golf Course | - | Visit Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club for more information | Nordic Ski Club | 8th Street East |
Outside loop - 2.5 km trail set for classic skiing Inside loop - 5.5 km trail that winds through the middle of the |
| Kinsmen Park | Mar 14 | Fair to Poor | City of Saskatoon | Spadina Cres. West by the Mendel Art Gallery | 2.7 km single track set for both classic and skate style skiing |
Neighbourhood Parks
The Community Associations will be providing ski trails in neighbourhood parks for the 2021/2022 season. As of January 13, not all trails are ready for use. Trails that have been set, have been noted below.
| Community Association | Park | Address |
| Westside | ||
| Caswell Hill | Ashworth Holmes | 915 Avenue D |
| Confederation Park | Parc Canada | Meighen Crescent & John A. MacDonald Road |
| Fairhaven | HS Sears | 222 Pendygrasse Road |
| Holiday Park | Holiday Park | 1205 Schuyler Street |
| Hudson Bay Park | Henry Kelsey | 36th Street & Howell Avenue |
| Riversdale / King George | Victoria Park | 810 Spadina Crescent West |
| Lawson Heights | Rochdale | 402 Redberry Road |
| Mount Royal | Sifton Park | 415 Witney Avenue North |
| North Park / Richmond Heights | GD Archibald | 1815 Spadina Crescent East |
| River Heights | Umea | 219 Primrose Drive |
| Silverwood | WJL Harvey North | 290 Russell Road |
| Westmount | Pierre Radisson | 1320 29th Street West |
| Eastside | ||
| Adelaide Park /Churchill | Churchill | 1015 Wilson Crescent |
| Buena Vista (groomed Jan 12) | Buena Vista | 310 7th Street E |
| Brevoort Park | Brevoort Park North | 2625 Early Drive |
| Brevoort Park | Brevoort Park South | 2620 Early Drive |
| Briarwood | Donna Birkmaier | 1015 Briarwood Road |
| College Park | Dr Gerhard Herzberg | 215 Acadia Drive |
| East College Park | Edward McCourt & Along 8th Street |
373 Guelph Crescent |
| Eastview | James Anderson | 3102 Arlington Avenue |
| Eastview | Kistikan | 3031 Arlington Avenue |
| Holliston | Canon Smith | 1507 Isabella Street |
| Lakeridge | Crocus Park | 223 Emmeline Road |
| Lakeview | Lakeview | 175 Whiteshore Crescent |
| Rosewood | Hyde | Slimmon Road |
| South Nutana Park | Harold Tatler North | 2525 Jarvis Drive |
| South Nutana Park | Harold Tatler South | 2520 Jarvis Drive |
| Varsity View (groomed Jan 12) | President Murray | 1205 Colony Street |
| Varsity View | Grovsner | 1603 Main Street |
| Wildwood | Wildwood | 315 Rosedale Road |
| Queen Elizabeth / Haultain / Exhibition (groomed Jan 12) |
Weaver | 515 Adelaide Street |
Ski Trail Etiquette
- If you enjoy walking in areas where there are ski trails, please respect skiers and avoid groomed trails. Footprints can damage the ski tracks and skating lanes, making skiing difficult and less enjoyable.
- Dogs are not permitted on ski trails.
- Please obey directions on one-way trails.
- Ski on the right on double tracks.
- Please step off the trail for faster skiers.