Ottawa West Winter Trail / Sentier d'Hiver de l'Ouest d'Ottawa

07/10/2026

Here is second update on the balance of the OWWT trails. The trail from Middle Intersection north to Shirley's Bay is open and only has minor damage. The north, east and south segments of NCC trail 10 are fine. The approach ramp to the bridge by the Ottawa River, that was washed away during the spring, has even been repaired. But the south segment, parallel to Carling Avenue, is closed because one small bridge has washed away. But it's easy to walk around it. BTW, when using the Watts Creek trail, especially west of MI, beware of all the wild parsnip right on the side of the trail. It looks beautiful but don't touch!

07/08/2026

Here is a July grooming update. It's going to take a bit more snow than normal to fill some of these potholes following the deluge on July 1. Watts Creek from Andrew Hayden Park to Middle Intersection is fine. Watts Creek west of MI (middle intersection - Watts & TCT) is closed (though lots of people are using it). The first photo is a washout on Watts Creek between Burke Rd and March Rd. The Trans Canada Trail from MI south to Corkstown and further south to Timm Rd is closed and has huge damage. South from Timm to Robertson Rd is open and has minor damage. In many places, there is a lot of loose gravel which is ok to ride with a mountain bike but not with a road bike. I haven't yet checked north of MI to the Ottawa River but at least the trail is not closed. Report from Groomer Chris (waiting for snow).

06/18/2026

(Not winter related at all, but as the coordinator and group admin, I figure I can take the odd liberty to use this group of folks passionate about playing outdoors….)

My kayak club, the Ottawa River Runners, has some great summer whitewater kayak camps and courses for kids and youth, right downtown. You can check out all the options at https://www.ottawariverrunners.com/camps/

However, specifically there is a 2 day course next week Thu/Fri looking for more youth. 25% discount code now in effect DISCA25

04/12/2026

Just a reminder about this for tomorrow!

As the ski season winds down, the Kanata Nordic racing team is hosting a storage wax fundraiser this Sunday April 12th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at our main cabin (411 Corkstown Rd. look for the blade flags).

Get your skis ready for the off-season with a base clean and storage wax application — we’ll wax all types of equipment, nordic skis, alpine skis, and snowboards, so bring them all!

Pricing:

Base clean + storage wax: $10/pair
Grip wax removal + base clean + storage wax: $15/pair
Klister removal + base clean + storage wax: $20/pair
Alpine skis (base clean + storage wax): $20/pair
Snowboards (base clean + storage wax): $25

This is open to anyone - KNSC members or not. Let us treat your skis right!

04/10/2026

Check this event out on Sunday and prep your skis for the off-season!

As the ski season winds down, the Kanata Nordic racing team is hosting a storage wax fundraiser this Sunday April 12th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at our main cabin (411 Corkstown Rd. look for the blade flags).

Get your skis ready for the off-season with a base clean and storage wax application — we’ll wax all types of equipment, nordic skis, alpine skis, and snowboards, so bring them all!

Pricing:

Base clean + storage wax: $10/pair
Grip wax removal + base clean + storage wax: $15/pair
Klister removal + base clean + storage wax: $20/pair
Alpine skis (base clean + storage wax): $20/pair
Snowboards (base clean + storage wax): $25

This is open to anyone - KNSC members or not. Let us treat your skis right!

04/02/2026

Hats off to Kunstadt Sports for supporting our Annual Volunteer Appreciation evening, with swag and gifts for our dedicated volunteers!

Chapeau à Kunstadt Sports pour avoir soutenu notre soirée d'appréciation annuelle des bénévoles, en offrant des cadeaux à nos bénévoles dévoués !

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had a long season with our last groom being on Mar 22nd.
A huge shout-out to one of our key sponsors, the Crystal Beach Lakeview Community Association. Thank-you for coming on board again this 2025-26 season with some funding that will help us continue to bring you the OWWT next season and beyond.

Nous avons eu l'immense chance de connaître une longue saison, notre dernier entretien des pistes ayant eu lieu le 22 mars.
Un grand merci à l'un de nos principaux commanditaires, l'association communautaire de Crystal Beach Lakeview. Merci de nous avoir à nouveau soutenus pour cette saison 2025-2026 grâce à une aide financière qui nous permettra de continuer avec le SHOO dans la saison prochaine et au-delà.

04/01/2026

As KSWT says..
Please fill in the survey.
Thanks!
(PS if you’d like a new organization to extend the trail in Bells Corners, please tell the NCC as we’re all tapped out with our current territory)

Comme le dit KSWT…
Merci de bien vouloir répondre à ce sondage.
Merci !
(P.S. : si vous souhaitez qu’une nouvelle association prolonge le sentier à Bells Corners, veuillez en informer la CCN, car nous avons déjà atteint nos limites sur notre territoire actuel)

K-Trail, and every other multi-use urban winter pathways across the city are NOT the National Capital Commission but we are important and essential partners. We could not operate our respective trails without their blessing, partnership, support, financial contribution and encouragement.

Tell them what you think about urban winter pathways here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17tPgyoZgi

Survey closes this week.