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Glide through nature

Put away the laptop. Turn off the phone. Get out of the city and spend your time enjoying winter and nature.

Join us for Classic Skiing and Skate Skiing. Cross Country Skiing (XC), aka Nordic skiing, takes you through scenic and serene forests and meadowland on groomed trails. Glide through changing terrain: level and straight, curving, and up and down gentle hills.

Day trips explore the best trails in Ontario, with trips on Saturdays and Sundays. Catch the bus from 4 convenient pickup locations in/around Toronto, or drive up and meet us there!
Whether you're a beginner, expert, or in between, take advantage of our free lessons, so you can get the most out of your day.
For a longer getaway, register for the Cross-Country Travel trip!

Don't be fooled by its low impact nature, this activity is ranked higher than running for cardiovascular fitness, and engages both upper, lower and core muscles for a full workout, but is much easier on the knees and back than high impact sports like running or tennis. The clothing and gear for Cross Country skiing is lighter and less elaborate than for downhill skiing. You wear layered, breathable clothing and a light boot that comes up to your ankle (rather than heavier alpine ski boots). The toe of the boot is clipped into the ski, but your heel lifts as you glide. As with alpine skiing, you use poles, but more for propulsion than balance.

Register for trips and lessons

Registration

If trips are full, please register for our waiting list before the registration cut-off date. We add buses all the time, but only if we know you want to come. Join us!

No upcoming events

Travel Trips

No upcoming events

CANCELLATION

Contact Cross Country if you need to cancel or change your registration.

A fee will apply if you cancel after the registration deadline. This covers costs the club has incurred, such as by organizing buses and lessons.

Getting there

Bus

Buses pick up from locations at:

Royal York Hotel/Union Station
214 Merton St.
York Mills & Yonge
400 & 7

Occasionally we pick up from other locations depending where we are headed.

Driving up

Register for the trip in advance so we know to expect you.

Guests are not allowed to drive up.

At the resort, the Drive-up Coordinator (DUC) will get your ticket and help with rental equipment.

COSTS AND PAYMENT

Pay for your day trip online. We don't accept cash on the bus. How to use a credit

We're working with the resorts and bus company to update expected costs. Costs vary depending on the location.
Rentals (if required) are not included.

Will the trip run?

We make the decision on whether to run a trip on the Thursday before the trip, based on several considerations.

In the event NTSC would need to cancel a trip, we will issue a full refund on your account.

Plan your trip

Before your trip

What happens on a day trip
What should I bring/wear?
Rentals are available from the resort at an extra cost.
Bring your friends! Guests can attend twice
Review and agree to the waiver and code of conduct
Pay for your trip online, or use a credit

On a day trip

Be at the bus at least 10 minutes early (more if you need to pay for parking). The bus leaves on time!
Make sure you get on the right bus!
Store skis in a bag, placed in the luggage bins. Take boots inside (frozen boots are hard to ski in!)

ON ARRIVAL

The Drive-Up Coordinator or Bus Captain will pick up and distribute the trail passes. Please stay on the bus so we can be sure that everyone receives a trail pass.
If you are renting, let the bus captain know
The departure time will be announced. Ensure you're back on board before then.
Take everything that you'll need for the day. The bus is not accessible during the day.
Remember your bus number! There may be multiple buses at a resort, and unless you like exploring, you probably want to come home with us.

Return home

Be seated on the bus 15 min before we leave.
If you are delayed for any reason ensure the bus captain or someone else on the bus knows where you are. While we do a headcount, the bus must leave on time.
Keep the same seat on the way home.
Not returning on the same bus? Let your bus captain know
Did you forget something on the bus? Contact us and we'll get the items back to you. Please make sure to identify the item, its brand, model, shape, colour and anything else that would help identify it.

Lessons & Coaching

Get the most out of your day! NTSC Cross-country ski lessons focus on key techniques to develop Speed, Strength and Style

Lessons are free for members and guests! We offer small group classes at all levels from first time on skis to advanced techniques.

Our CANSI-certified instructors will guide you to

Improve your balance
Optimize effort - more speed, less work
Approach hills safely and with confidence
Glide with graceful, fluid motion

Love to ski? Coaching to become an instructor is available. Contact us for more information.

NTSC CROSS COUNTRY SNOW SCHOOL

Led by Nordic Technical Director Michael Leigh

Whether it's your first time out, you are a seasoned cross-country skier, or you are somewhere in between, consider taking a lesson with our team of Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI). They will help you improve your technique, face hills with confidence and reduce your risk of injuries.

We offer Classic and Skate Cross-country skiing.

Where do we ski?

We know the best trails in Ontario! We'll go wherever there's snow (based on conditions) but these are some of our favourites. Most are less than a 2-hour drive.

Nordic rentals Fatbike rentals Snowshoe rentals Wax service Cafeteria Coffee/tea only

Hardwood
36km Classic, 30km skate, 10km snowshoe
Highlands
20km Classic, 20km skate, 7km snowshoe
Horseshoe
30km Classic, 30km skate, 8km snowshoe
Georgian

30km Classic, 30km skate, 4.5km snowshoe
Scenic Caves

27km Classic, 27km skate, 10km snowshoe
Arrowhead

29km Classic, 12km skate, 6km snowshoe
Wasaga

30km Classic, 10km skate, 8km snowshoe
Coffee/tea only
Mansfield

35km Classic, 10km skate, 8.5km snowshoe
Wye Marsh

25km Classic, 0km skate, 10km snowshoe
No cafeteria