Discover the Top 3 Spots to Go Nordic Skiing in Muskoka This Winter

Winter is a magical time in Huntsville, Muskoka. Snow-covered landscapes provide the perfect setting to get outside and rediscover the spirit of the season. This winter, Huntsville will once again transform into a winter playground with incredible venues for you to get out and travel through the forest and go Nordic skiing. Wondering where to go? With 2 provincial parks and a forest reserve within easy driving distance of downtown, Huntsville has you covered with 3 unique cross-country ski sites where you can glide to your hearts content.

Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Park is a fascinating place to visit in the winter. For many visitors the deep snow, ease of viewing wildlife, and the vast solitude of Algonquin Park’s ski trail network and backcountry are appealing.

Algonquin Park has 85 kilometres of groomed and 32 kilometres of non-groomed cross-country ski trails available in several trail networks. Trails range in degree of difficulty from easy to difficult. View the latest ski trail conditions to ensure you are prepared.

Arrowhead Provincial Park

Arrowhead’s winter offerings are well-known across Ontario, and for good reason – there’s nowhere better to go to experience Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and skating through the forest, all in one spot.

Specific to Nordic skiing, Arrowhead Park features 28 km of classic ski trails and 16 km of skate ski trails, ranging from beginner to expert level.

Before visiting be sure to check out the Arrowhead Snow Report for full information on snow levels and more.

Limberlost Forest & Wildlife Reserve

Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is a wilderness haven with twenty private lakes and more than 10,000 unspoiled acres of mixed forest near Huntsville. The private forest reserve contains more than 70 km of hiking, skiing and snowshoeing trails made available to the public at no charge.

The Nordic skiing trails at the Limberlost Forest provide access to innumerable special natural features and tours around several large lakes. There are 11 cross-country ski trails at Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve that are groomed and qualify as high-quality trails.

Renting Equipment

Need to rent before visiting any of these venues? Rentals are available from the Algonquin Outfitters store in Huntsville.

Book Your Stay

Need a place to stay to make the most of your winter visit to Huntsville? Check out these great accommodations nearby.