Cross Country Skiing

Want to enjoy winter’s quiet beauty at your own pace? Cross-country skiing in Western Canada offers a journey into untouched landscapes, where snowy trails meet crisp mountain air.

From the Rockies to hidden valley trails, cross-country skiing in British Columbia and Alberta is a chance to connect deeply with nature and recharge.

With SnowSeekers, you’ll find the best spots for nordic skiing across the most stunning winter destinations in Western Canada. What are you waiting for? Get started on your journey with the stories below!

Trail expansion and new huts developed by the Wells and Area Trails Society (WATS) and Cariboo Ski...

Are you ready to find solid gold this winter? Welcome to Quesnel BC, a city that sits at the start...

Nordic skiing Grande Cache AB Paul lavoie

Our top reasons for Nordic skiing in Alberta are as varied as the terrain you can stride and glide...

Vermilion Provincial Park Alberta Nordic cross-country skiing Paul Lavoie

Vermilion's Olympic heritage and provincial park setting make it a great place to enjoy a late...

Hallis Lake Ski Centre, Quesnel BC Bonnie Grenon

Make Quesnel your northern BC hub for winter activities, and you'll have easy access to skiing and...

Snow falls heavily as four women make their patient way on snowshoes and skis up the forested...

Smithers BC sleigh ridge couple fire cabin

Looking for some new ideas to kindle the old flame? We got you. Rather than settling into the couch...

Looking for a less-travelled road trip this winter? Greenview's vast landscape will blow you away...

nordic skiing Raven Lodge Mt Washington BC Stevie Gaultier

“Get down and boogie!" My instructor cracks a smile as he gives our crew our first cross country ski...

Smithers Photographer Spirit North

Olympian Beckie Scott gets great joy out of seeing a group of young people with rosy-cheeked smiles...

Ice Fishing Dragon Lake Quesnel BC Bonnie Grenon

Quesnel will help you put a new spin on date night with ice-fishing, snowshoeing or cross-country...

Edmonton's vibrant winter patio scene provides you with ways to connect with friends, enjoy time...

Ever wonder what it's like spending multiple days or weeks at a ski resort for the winter? No need...

Skiing under Northern Lights in Bonnyville AB Paul Lavoie

Picture this: cresting the rise of Muriel Lake on skis as it opens onto an endless view of snow...

Jarvis Lake Hinton AB Fat Biking #SkiNorthAB

As the sun emblazons the Rockies pink and gold, two adventurers warm up their legs for cross-country...

Grande Prairie-Grande Cache AB #SkiNorthAB Nordic Skiing

Head to Grande Cache for uncrowded cross-country skiing trails with epic views in all directions...

Lac La Biche Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing Shaw Lake Provincial Park

As David Schultz and Heather Maekelburger emerge from the forest onto Shaw Lake, their skis gliding...

Vermilion Alberta #SkiNorthAB Cross Country Skiing

This surprising northern Alberta prairie town with a provincial park on its doorstep is perfect for...