About the Trail
The trail connects the Canadian War Museum and Mill Street Brew Pub with parklands along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to Westboro Beach, animating spaces that until now have been little used in the winter. Transit stations border the trail at LeBreton Flats, Bayview/O-train and Dominion Stations, with parking at Westboro Beach, Champlain Park and the Canadian War Museum, providing ready access for visitors from around the National Capital Region.
Two tracks will be set, one for snowshoers, walkers and bikers and the other for cross-country skiers, supporting both classic and skate style techniques. The walking track will follow the existing pathway. Serpentine loops will add distance to the ski track at the Selby Plains and Remic Rapids greenspaces and open lands adjacent to the War Museum and Champlain Bridge, for an expected distance of 16 kilometres.
Amenities along the trail include the Westboro Beach tobogganing hill, the NCC Remic Rapids Bistro (AKA the Nordic Village), the John Ceprano rock sculptures and the café at the Canadian War Museum and Mill Street Brew Pub serving pub grub and craft beer.
The trail offers 16km of groomed trail, along with onsite rentals provided by Silver level sponsor Fresh Air Experience. Stay tuned for fat bike events, ski days and more.