As we all know, Edmonton truly is a winter city, so embrace winter and get active! Cross country skiing is easy to learn, offers an excellent full body workout, and is an fun way to enjoy Edmonton. 

The Edmonton Nordic Ski Club offers lessons and equipment rentals and there are many other places around Edmonton where you can rent equiment as well (MEC, Strathcona Wilderness Centre, and Totem Outdoor Outfitters to name a few).

The City of Edmonton web site offers trail maps and descriptions, so it's easy to find a place to ski, especially in our beautiful river valley.

Much of the river valley trail system is plowed and maintained through the winter as part of the winter city strategy, including 55 km of groomed cross-country ski terrain. The trails at Kinsmen Park and Goldbar Park are groomed first, so they're probably a good place to start after a fresh snowfall. Goldbar Park offers beginner, intermediate and difficult trails, and is one of the most popular places to cross country ski in Edmonton.

Of course, if you're more interested in spectator sports, you can always check out the annual Canadian Birkebeiner, an 55km race that takes place on the second Saturday of February near Edmonton every year.

Photo Credit: Edmonton.ca

Homes for sale Near Goldbar Park

Courtesy of Troy Haymour of Re/Max Select

4715 104a AvenueGold BarEdmonton

$449,900, 1,081 sq.ft.

Beds

5

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4153541

Courtesy of Todd Bradley of Royal Lepage Arteam Realty

5611 106 Avenue NwFulton PlaceEdmonton

$332,900, 942 sq.ft.

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3

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4153203

Courtesy of Reuben Tucker of MaxWell Polaris

10320 48 StreetGold BarEdmonton

$325,000, 1,067 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152747

Courtesy of Keith Faria of Century 21 Masters

10627 48 StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$319,900

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ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152771

Courtesy of Keith Faria of Century 21 Masters

10629 48 StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$319,900

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ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152776

Courtesy of Nicole Knowler of Purplebricks

4015 112 AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$619,900, 1,455 sq.ft.

Beds

5

Baths

3

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152847

Courtesy of Chris Akins of Re/Max Select

4026 111 AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$289,900, 824 sq.ft.

Beds

2

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152335

Courtesy of Linda Holubitsky of RE/MAX Elite

10663 Capilano StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$399,900, 1,144 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4152164

Courtesy of Darren Porfon of Homes & Gardens Real Estate Limited

4237 112 Ave AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$397,500, 1,023 sq.ft.

Beds

4

Baths

3

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4151971

Courtesy of Paul Chell of RE/MAX Real Estate

10616 46 StreetGold BarEdmonton

$440,000, 1,272 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

3

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4151717

Courtesy of Jeffrey Scott of RE/MAX River City

3107 104 AvenueRundle HeightsEdmonton

$324,900, 1,304 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

3

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4151121

Open House

Courtesy of Catherine Brooker of RE/MAX Elite

3630 112 AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$250,000, 780 sq.ft.

Beds

2

Baths

1

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4150850