Cross Country Skiing

Make the most of it when the snow falls; get out and enjoy it! Cross-country skiing is an exhilarating way to see the countryside and have an amazing workout at the same time. Windsor-Essex region is ideal for this activity with its network of exciting trails to explore.

Where to enjoy this activity

• Chrysler Canada Greenway
  Undoubtedly ideal for cross-country skiing with 50 kms of trail to explore across the region.
• Devonwood Conservation Area
  Plan a skiing adventure through this woodland landscape right in the City of Windsor.
• Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
  Enjoy a 5 km circular route around this beautiful natural area near Leamington.
• Holiday Beach Conservation Area
  Beautiful in every season this important Conservation Area offers a variety of trails through woodland, past Big Creek marsh and along Lake Erie shoreline.
• Kopegaron Woods Conservation Area
  Kopegaron Woods offers an exciting circular trail meandering through the trees.
• Maidstone Conservation Area
  This woodland trails winds its way around this quiet natural area, at points joining the banks of the Puce River.
• McAuliffe Woods Conservation Area
  For a shorter cross-country skiing outing McAuliffe Woods provides an enjoyable trail through the trees within this urban area.
• Ruscom Shores Conservation Area
  Near the shores of Lake St. Clair, Ruscom Shores Conservation Area offers an easy trail from accessible to all family members.
• Tremblay Beach Conservation Area
  Ski along the shoreline of Lake St. Clair to see the Conservation Area from a completely new perspective.
• Amherstburg - Essex Greenway
  Perfect for cross-country skiing, this new stretch of Greenway provides 1 km of trail in addition to the trails through Sadler's Park.

Tips

• Wear several thinner layers rather than one heavy layer  you may start out cold, but you'll soon heat up with this activity.
• Take a bottle of water and a snack.
• Be prepared for a change in the weather.