Featured Park- Wasaga Beach

Winter Fun at Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach Park offers some of the most exciting nordic ski terrain in Central Ontario. The 30 kilometre Blueberry Plains Trails are located in the Dunes Area of the park. This unique features covers 500 hectares and features raised beach ridges, sand dunes and rare plants. It provides an ideal setting for winter exploration.

A Challenge for Every Skier
Wasaga Beach's ski trails are designed to accommodate all levels of skier expertise and both classical and "skating" ski techniques. Each trail is marked with the trail name and is colour-coded to indicate degree of difficulty.

The trails closest to the Trail Centre Parking Lot are designed for novice and intermediate skiers or for the experienced skier who wants to warm up for more challenging trails. The Blueberry Plains Trail suits the novice skier while others may enjoy the 8 km Skating Trail. Once you have warmed up on the classic glide trails, experienced skiers can head for the hills and ski the High Dunes Trail or the Monument Hill Trail for a more challenging outing.

The High Dunes Trail is physically demanding with steep uphill and downhill grades. It is designed for advanced skiers. The Monument Hill Trails takes its names from the parabolic sand dune that it passes. Switchbacks have been added to allow less-experienced skiers to enjoy these trails while by-passing the difficult sections.

Trail Pass Fees:

Take a Break
Two shelters are available on the trail for those skiers who want to relax, enjoy a snack or warm up before continuing. An open shelter is centrally located for any skiers using the trails close to the Trail Head. A closed shelter is located further along on the High Dunes Trail. Each shelter is equipped with a fireplace, barbecue, firewood and washrooms.

The Blueberry Plains Nordic Centre, located at the start of the Trail Head Parking Lot, provides a heated facility for skiers. It's equipped with washrooms, a snack bar offering light snacks and beverages, an eating area with a fireplace, a lounge and sun decks.

Safety First
Staff at Wasaga Beach have worked to ensure that your day skiing will be as safe as possible. The trails are patrolled by Wasaga Beach volunteers. Three emergency toboggan stations are located on the trail system. These stations provide equipment to help you get an injured skier to medical attention as quickly as possible. You should also follow the skier's code of conduct when using the trail system.

Skier's Responsibility Code

Learning to Ski
The Blueberry Plains Trail Centre (map PDF) offers a number of options for beginning skiers or those who want to improve their technique. Make arrangements with one of our certified instructors for a personalized lesson.

The Jackrabbit Program is specially designed for children. This fun, learn-to-ski course is aimed at children aged 5 to 12. The program runs weekly from the first Sunday in January until the last Sunday in February. Each Sunday afternoon, young skiers will work on developing their skills and achieving their Jackrabbit Levels. The program ends with the Jackrabbit Fun Day for all participants and their families.

Jackrabbit
$55.00 per season
$40.00 for ski rentals (additional)

Lessons:
$10.00 per half hour
$5.00 per half hour for each additional skier

Equipment Rentals
The Blueberry Plains Nordic Centre offers modern ski equipment for rent, ski wax and accessories. Rental equipment is available in all size ranging from a child's size 9 to men's size 14.

For more information, please contact the Blueberry Trails Nordic Centre at (705) 429-0943.

For trail conditions, contact 1-800-ONTARIO