The Mount Evergreen Ski Club in Kenora has a lot to offer. Operating since 1946, the Club is well run and the hills are well groomed. It has many runs including 5 black diamond runs, a Terrain Park, a tubing hill and even has a Magic Carpet lift for the little ones or beginners. There are over 20 kms of beautiful cross country ski trails that offer both classic and skate skiers the chance to experience the magnificent Canadian Boreal Forest. All trails are groomed for classic skiing and almost 7 km of trails also accommodate skate skiing. The chalet is a great place to warm up, take a break and have a bite to eat. Ski rentals are also available.

The Mink Bay Trail is located in the Keewatin area and offers a trail system with a view of Mink Bay Wetlands, Portage Bay and Lake of the Woods. The trail includes a grassy and well-worn forest trail, coupled with sidewalks and green spaces through Keewatin’s business district The Mink Bay trail is just over four kilometres of easy to moderate trails (with alternate routes moderate to high difficulty) ideal for hiking, biking, skiing and snowshoeing.

The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club trails are located in Northwestern Ontario just outside of Fort Frances and are open to the public. The trails cover 15 km of groomed skate & classic tracks and 5 Km of snowshoe trails.

The Umfreville Trail is family friendly with easy terrain and starts at the Sioux Lookout Information Centre and finishes at the Umfreville Park Historic Site. The trail is 8 km along a 6 foot wide asphalt path which provides accessibility not only for walkers and joggers but cyclists, rollerblades and wheelchairs. During the winter months skiers also enjoy the use of the trail.

The Beaten Path Nordic Trails has a trail for everyone. Families with small children can ski for an hour on one of the easier trail loops, or an extreme skier can enjoy an all-day adventure on one of the larger loops. There so many connecting trails to choose from, including sections of the Trans-Canada Trail. Skiing at Atikokans Nordic Trails is a must for every skiing enthusiast. Series of trails include: Kemuel Loop - 4.6km Beaver Lake Loop - 6km Jack Rabbit - 4.5km Rabid Fox Run- 3.4km Timber Wolf Loop - 8.7km Moose Loop - 4.5km Nordic Loop - 10.5km North Trans Canada Loop - 7.9km Trans Canada Trail (Nym Lake Segment) - 3.8km

Red Lake Golf Course Ski Trail is maintained by the Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club and is located near Balmertown. The trail is a 4 kilometer, single-loop layout along fairways and open wooded paths. The slopes are gentle and the course is ideal for fitness and training. Please stay on the groomed trail to avoid damage to the golf course. Parking is located at the corner of Highway 125 and the Nungesser Road - exercise caution when crossing the highway to access the trailhead.

The Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club is responsible for maintaining over 40 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails in the Red Lake area including the Golf Course trails in Balmertown, Centennial Park in Red Lake, and the McKenzie Island Trails. The trails offer excellent classic and skate-skiing opportunities. The Club also offers programming, such as Jackrabbits. Centennial Park: Short ski loop Red Lake Golf Course: 4km McKenzie Island: 35km of trails For more information on Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club Trails please see “Trails” in the Recreation icon on the App homepage.

The trail offers a great view of Rabbit Lake and the surrounding nature. One may choose to hike, cycle, or ski during the winter months. The trailhead starts on Rabbit Lake and there is 2-10 km trails with moderate-high terrain. There is also a public washroom and playground at Garrow Park. The trail connects to Rotary Way Trail.

The Minaki Trails are moderate to extreme terrain and encompasses 25 km of beautiful landscape throughout the boreal forest. Some sections are winter only but trails are open all seasons.

McKenzie Island ski trails are maintained by the Red Lake District Cross-Country Ski Club. As the weather gets colder and the water freezes the skiers begin in Cochenour and ski across the Ice Road to McKenzie Island where there are 35km in groomed ski trails, the trails are groomed for skate skiing and diagonal or classic. You will be skiing in a wilderness setting where there is much wildlife, so you may want to bring your camera with you! You may also notice the old mine sites on the island as you enjoy the crisp clean air of Northwestern Ontario. Loops: Yellow 4.4 (Moderate terrain) Orange 4.3 (Moderate terrain) Red 6.5 (Easy terrain) Greean 8.2 Blue 11.8 (Both grean and blue loops have difficult terrian with steep hills and turns) *Weekend passes available*