The CBBCA’s Torbolton Nordic Ski Club, in collaboration with Ottawa Forestry, maintains approximately 20 km of ski trails through-out the Torbolton Forest. The trails are maintained by volunteers for the enjoyment of Skiiers and walkers.
Due to the variable terrain and diversity of users the actual grooming of trains was suspended after the 2015 season. At this time the club does not have a formal training or social program, members are encouraged to organize and expand into these areas. As always, the CBBCA and Community Centre are available to support members in these or other endeavours and activities. If you have an idea for a ski club event or program and would like to help out please drop us a note.
The risks and hazards associated with Cross Country skiing in Torbolton are similar to other skiing in other areas with some special considerations;
- Everyone is required to ensure dogs are on a leash in the forest. In addition to the hazard they represent to other users they exponentially increase the risk of an altercation with wild-life. There has never been a reported incident between people and bears or coyotes in the Torbolton forest; don’t be the first.
- All skiers are asked to stay off of the official snowmobile trail which runs parallel to trails 2, 4,5, and 14 down the centre of the forest.
- Ice does not form or thin uniformly in the river and bays; currents, precipitation, and temperatures can thin ice significantly from one day to the next. Most years the ice is not safe before mid-January or after early March. Areas near Constance Creek, the Point, and the river main channel are always at risk.
Please use caution; the City of Ottawa and the CBBCA, its Directors, and volunteers do not warrant the condition of any trail and are not responsible for any injury or loss you may experience, however caused, as a result of using the trails.
