SPECIAL NOTE: Saturday, Jan 4 & Sunday, Jan 5, 2025: Lodge will open later at 10:00am due to the cold. Closing at 5:00pm both days. No rentals on Sat 4th due to cold but rental pick up available 1:00-2:00pm Sunday 5th (return by 4:00pm). All outstanding parking passes will be mailed the week of Jan 6th. Thanks for your patience!
REGULAR WINTER 2024-2024 LODGE HOURS - effective November 25, 2024
NOTE:
Trail Lighting - effective November 25, 2024
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map):
REGULAR WINTER 2024-2024 LODGE HOURS - effective November 25, 2024
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 8:30pm
- Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
NOTE:
- Lower parking lot gate is locked at closing times - please park in the upper lot if you plan to ski later than closing times.
- If the lodge is closed, outhouses are available off the main parking lot behind the timing tower or at the biathlon range
- Cold temperature limits: The lodge will not be opened if temperatures (including wind chill) are -30c or colder. Same with blizzard or freezing rain conditions. Rental room closes at -21c or colder.
- Ski trails and Multi use trails are open 24/7- please do not walk or bike on the ski trails as we continually groom the trails for the ski season. Instead, walk, fat bike and snowshoe on the multiuse trails system. The multiuse trials are the trails marked with a yellow diamond and flagging tape.
- Group fire pit is only available by submitting a booking request.
Trail Lighting - effective November 25, 2024
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map):
- Main stadium
- Biathlon stadium
- Big Dipper
- South loop along Highway 40.
- Always bring a headlamp in case you are inspired to travel beyond our lit trails.
Lodge Amenities:
General: 2,000 sq ft two storey building
Lower floor: waxing tables, equipment rental, washrooms with shower, outdoor deck.
Upper floor: meeting space, wood burning stove, kitchen, wheelchair accessible washroom, outdoor deck.
Sorry - Wapiti Nordic does not permit private lodge rentals for weddings etc.
Lodge Guidelines:
WNSC members and day pass holders are welcome to use the Lodge for cross country ski activities for personal recreation purposes and club programs. Unfortunately, due to the demands placed on volunteers, we do not rent out the lodge for third party events (e.g. weddings) unless the group wishes to incorporate trail activities e.g. ski, snowshoe, run, hike. See our Group Use page. Members can always access the trails (see updated conditions) 24/7, and there are pit toilets beside the lodge.
Wax room (lower level):
Lodge Etiquette:
Summer Hours:
The Lodge does not open in the Summer; membership includes trail access only. Pit toilets are available beside the Lodge and at Biathlon Stadium.
General: 2,000 sq ft two storey building
Lower floor: waxing tables, equipment rental, washrooms with shower, outdoor deck.
Upper floor: meeting space, wood burning stove, kitchen, wheelchair accessible washroom, outdoor deck.
Sorry - Wapiti Nordic does not permit private lodge rentals for weddings etc.
Lodge Guidelines:
WNSC members and day pass holders are welcome to use the Lodge for cross country ski activities for personal recreation purposes and club programs. Unfortunately, due to the demands placed on volunteers, we do not rent out the lodge for third party events (e.g. weddings) unless the group wishes to incorporate trail activities e.g. ski, snowshoe, run, hike. See our Group Use page. Members can always access the trails (see updated conditions) 24/7, and there are pit toilets beside the lodge.
Wax room (lower level):
- Open for waxing (self initiated) anytime the lodge is opened
- The wax room is free of charge and available for anyone to use
- Irons are available for waxing your skis
- There is a box of donated wax that is free for you to use if you need
- Please clean the wax room after you use it (counter and floors- scrape, vacuum and sweep)
- Don't know how to wax your skis? Check out our Winter Clinics to sign up for a Learn to Wax clinic
Lodge Etiquette:
- Personal items are left at owner's risk - indoors and outdoors
- Please remove muddy shoes or boots
- Knock off excessive snow from footwear before entering the building
- No smoking indoors or on any of the outdoor decks
- Water in the kitchen is not potable / for consumption. Please bring your own.
- Use caution in the waxing room - the floor can be slippery
- Use common sense and tidy up afterwards: put tables & chairs away, do not leave any food items
Summer Hours:
The Lodge does not open in the Summer; membership includes trail access only. Pit toilets are available beside the Lodge and at Biathlon Stadium.
Additional Related Info:
- Rentals: XC equipment + snowshoes
- Trail Report: XC + Multi-Use status plus maps
- Passes: Day Use + Membership options - must purchase a day pass or membership to use our trails - Thank You!
- Lessons: Classic & Skate
- Upcoming Events: Find out what's happening at Wapiti Nordic