Muriel Lake M.D. Park Cross-Country Ski Trails
From gentle rolling knolls perfect for beginners, to steep exhilarating hills for experts, the trails at the M.D.’s Muriel Lake Park offer a wide variety of trails for all skill levels.
M.D. of Bonnyville Parks staff regularly groom and maintain 13 km of trail throughout the park each winter. Be sure to make your way to the lookout point – it’s one of the best views in the area! Check out the new Nordic Pulse app for up-to-date grooming information or visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca, or facebook.com/MDBonnyville.
The Bonnyville Nordic Ski Club (BNSC) began last season, with programs for both adults and youth. Members will enjoy group ski tours, community ski events, and discounts on ski rentals and lessons. They offer adult lessons as well as ski development programming for ages four to 18. The park is located 11 km south of the Town of Bonnyville on Range Road 452. You can now rent cross-country skis from the club, which includes boots, skis, and bindings!
Ditch the Skis for Snowshoes!
If snowshoeing is more your speed, stick to the groomed area beside the set cross-country tracks, and enjoy the beauty of the boreal forest blanketed in snow.
Need to warm up? Take the chill off in the warming shack. Skiers and snowshoers can get the code from the M.D. Parks office by calling 780-826-3972. There is a firepit with wood and kindling available. Just bring your own lighter.
Private Cross-Country Ski Trails
Hamilton House– A Woodland Oasis Inn & Adventures is one of a kind stay and play destination with 17 kilometres of mapped, machine-groomed trails that wind through open fields, over forested valleys/hills, and lakeshore. All trails start and end at the house, with five loops, varying in distance of between one and eight km.
Each loop offers a different experience and view, to cater to different skill levels. A daily trail pass ranges from $6-$10 per adult and $6 per child (prices depend on length of time spent skiing) or you can purchase seasonal and monthly passes. Rentals are available for adults and children. Lessons and guided tours can be booked for an hourly rate. Snowshoes are also available for rent for adults and youth, to be used in the open areas (not on the ski trails). Located 10 minutes southeast of the City of Cold Lake on Highway 55.
Ski around Journey North Cider Co. located on the grounds of the cidery southwest of Bonnyville, just off of Highway 28. This area offers 2.5 kilometres of trail. Once you’re done exploring, head indoors to taste some cider, order food, and cozy up by the fire!
Book a quick getaway at Evergreen Birch Lodge to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including their cross-country ski and walking trails.
Public Cross-Country Ski and Bike Trails
The Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club at 4 Wing Cold Lake grooms a seven km, looped trail on the golf course. Call 780-840-8000 ext. 7823 for updates.
The Cold Lake Bike Park & Trails transformed their Bike Park Trails for fat bike use in the winter. Fat Bikes are designed for snow-covered terrain and have become increasingly popular over the years as an emerging winter sport.
