Winter Activities

Pinery offers a full range of activities during the winter months. Visitors can camp on electrically serviced sites, ski on the 38 kilometres of cross-country trails or walk along one of the trails. In the centre of the park there is a heated chalet and toboggan hill.

Cross Country Skiing
38 kilometres of trails form a series of loops, providing a variety of challenges for the beginner and advance skier alike. Trail maps can be picked up at the main gate, trail entrances and the Visitor Centre. Cross-country skis and snowshoe equipment rentals are available through the Visitor Centre on Saturday and Sunday from 10-4. A volunteer Ski Patrol is often found along the trail to assist skiers

Ausable Trail (4.7 km)
As you travel through an oak-pine forest be prepared to use skiing techniques such as side stepping and snowplowing.

Huron Trail ( 9.6 km)
While this is Pinery’s longest trail, it does have a short cut back to Area #9 parking Lot. Follow the markers for this short cut. This trail is meant for the more experienced skier who can ski longer distances.

Dune Ridge Trail ( 9.4 km)
This is Pinery's most difficult trail. The experienced skier is offered a variety of challenges on this physically demanding trail. Advanced cross-country skills are required as you travel on steep up and downhill grades along Pinery's oldest dune ridge.

Chickadee Trail (3.2 km)
Recommended for beginner and inexperienced skiers, this trail offers gentle slopes and easily skied terrain. Watch for signs of beaver activity in the wooded areas.

Skate Ski Trail (11 km)