We just couldn't wait any longer! As of Sunday December 18, 2016, Caledonia Nordic will be opening for the season. Our groomers have been diligently rolling the lower trails and dog trails, however until we get more snow the trails are still quite rough in some areas. We ask that visitors keep their passes visible when on the trails and be mindful of other skiers while on the trails.
The office hours for the remainder of December will be Weekdays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Weekends 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the exception of our holiday hours.
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
New Years Eve 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
New Years Day 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NEW Grooming Report
Our groomers have been hard at work rolling and packing some of the lower trails here at Otway. Look forward to seeing an all new grooming reporting system this season. We've teamed up with SkiTrails llc. to provide live and interactive grooming reports available online. You can find the link to the report live on our website, or bookmark this link: skitrails.info/report/caledonia . In addition, be sure to follow our grooming team on twitter at @caledoniagroom.
The grooming team would also like to request that all users on foot remain on designated snowshoe/singletrack trails and avoid walking on groomed ski trails. We greatly appreciate everyone's cooperation with this.
We're looking forward to the forecast snowfall to help us get our ski trails in to the great shape
Active for Life
Registration for Active for Life Ski and Snow Shoe Lessons are still open and spaces are filling up quickly. So if you would like to brush up on a few skills, need a refresher or are just starting then this program is for you!
Join us for a Classic Ski Lesson with certified senior/55+ instructors on January 9th from 1:00PM - 2:30PM with tea, coffee and goodies after in the rotary lodge from 2:30PM - 3:00PM.
And for a Snowshoe Lesson with senior/55+ instructors join us on January 11th from 1:00PM - 2:30PM with tea, coffee and goodies after in the rotary lodge from 2:30PM - 3:00PM.
Seniors will also receive a 50% discount on day passes and classic ski and snowshoe rentals on Monday afternoons during the Lessons and Explore More Tours.
For more information visit the programs & rates page on our website >> here <<
You must pre-register between Monday December 5, 2016 and Thursday January 5, 2017. Pre-register by phoning Brigitte at the Ski Office at 250-564-3809. Registration is limited.
Nordic Winter Festival
Join us to celebrate winter and Nordic sports at Otway Nordic Center, January 17th, 2017. Trail passes are FREE all day and there are plenty of activities happening all day.
8:30AM - 11AM Pancake Breakfast
10AM - 11AM Introductory Classic Ski Lesson $5.00 per person
(age 6 and over)
10:15AM - 10:45AM Registration for Chocolate Race
11AM Chocolate Race Start
10:30AM - 12:00PM Family Snowshoe - Nature Scavenger Hunt & Games
$2.00 per person or $5.00 per family
11:15AM - 12:00PM Waxing Demo - Free in the Stadium
11:30AM - 3:00PM Hotdogs and Hot Chocolate at the Gravel Pit
- by donation, proceeds to local charity
12:45PM - 2:15 PM Afternoon Snowshoe Tour $2.00 per person
1:00PM - 2:00PM Introductory Classic Ski Lesson $5.00 per person
(age 6 and up)
1:00PM - 1:45PM "Try out Biathlon" $10.00 per person
2:00PM - 2:45PM Waxing Demo - Free in the Stadium
1:45PM - 2:30PM "Try out Biathlon" $10.00 per person
2:30PM - 3:15PM "Try out Biathlon" $10.00 per person
Watch for the Piston Bully in the afternoon where you can chat with the Head Groomer and get a tour of the machine.
Please Register and pay for the Nordic Winter Festival Sessions and Chocolate Race at the Registration table in the Rental Shop
**CASH ONLY**
Registration table open from 9:00AM - 2:30PM
Rental equipment available on a first come, first serve basis. Regular rental prices apply.
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