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 Faye Domingues of Sterling Real Estate

3642 105 Avenue NwBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$324,900, 971 sq.ft.

Beds

2

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4179548

Courtesy of Nicole Knowler of Purplebricks

10712 50 StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$399,900, 1,075 sq.ft.

Beds

5

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4178925

Courtesy of Dale Throndson of RE/MAX Elite

Address Unavailable?Beverly HeightsEdmonton

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$214,900, 1,170 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4178991

Courtesy of Maureen Nicholson of Century 21 All Stars Realty Ltd

10320 42 StreetGold BarEdmonton

$299,900

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N/A

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ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4179118

Courtesy of Al Dredge of RE/MAX Real Estate

Address Unavailable?Beverly HeightsEdmonton

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$259,900, 1,206 sq.ft.

Beds

4

Baths

3

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4179139

Open House

Courtesy of Greg Dunham of MaxWell Progressive

4712 106 AvenueGold BarEdmonton

$495,000, 2,293 sq.ft.

Beds

6

Baths

4

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4178422

Courtesy of Rennie Wong of Initia Real Estate

4425 113 AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$293,000, 1,267 sq.ft.

Beds

3

Baths

1

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4178337

Courtesy of Sheryl Grier of Schmidt Realty Group Inc

4017 113 AvenueBeverly HeightsEdmonton

$438,700, 1,009 sq.ft.

Beds

5

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4178076

Courtesy of Ian Choi of MaxWell Polaris

5803 106 AvenueFulton PlaceEdmonton

$287,500, 953 sq.ft.

Beds

2

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4177900

Courtesy of Keith Faria of Century 21 Masters

10627 48 StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$319,900

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N/A

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ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4177912

Courtesy of Keith Faria of Century 21 Masters

10629 48 StreetCapilanoEdmonton

$319,900

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N/A

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ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4177913

Courtesy of Becca Duiker of RE/MAX Real Estate

10739 31 Street NwRundle HeightsEdmonton

$325,000, 1,028 sq.ft.

Beds

4

Baths

2

ACTIVE Single FamilyMLS® #E4177725