The Best Cross-Country Skiing in the Kawarthas!
- Located just 40 minutes north of Peterborough, and 2 hours from Toronto
- Groomed ski trails, including 34 km of classic trails and 13.5 km of skating trails; plus 10 km of wilderness trails
- New snowshoe trail following a 10 km loop through beautiful Canadian Shield terrain
- Four picturesque trail-side cabins equipped with wood stoves and first-aid equipment
- Patrolled on weekends by the Canadian Ski Patrol
- Beautiful trails in a wilderness setting
- Fantastic accommodations in the area—make a weekend of it!
- Both classic and skate skis available for rent from local nordic retailers
- Exciting educational programs for skiers of all ages and abilities
- Pay-and-Display day passes available at the trails
- Yearly memberships available
- Sorry, no dogs are allowed on the trails
Newsletter & Important Membership Survey
The July newsletter (goto 'Our Club' then 'Newsletters') is now posted and contains an important message on membership fees. KNSC members will receive an email or mail invitation to participate in a survey. Member feedback through the survey is important to help the board of directors understand how members feel about the quality and importance of what the club has to offer in terms of trails and services. Please take the time to complete the survey.
Kawartha Lakes Fall Colours Cycling Tour
Saturday October 2nd and Sunday Oct 3rd KNSC has partnered with Elmhirst Resort to offer the 2010 Kawartha Lakes Fall Colours Cycling Tour. Enjoy two days of fantastic cycling featuring rolling hills, scenic views and the beauty of the Kawartha Fall Colours. Suit your own energy and interest levels each day by riding the full route of 100 km or the shorter option of approximately 50 km. Maps, food stations and support vehicles are provided along the way. Space is limited please contact Elmhirst’s resort
for registration and additional information at:
1045 Settlers Line
Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0
(800) 461-1940 (705) 295-4591
elmr@elmhirst.com or vist www.elmhirst.com
About Elmhirst’s Resort
Comfortable lakeside cottages featuring a wood burning fireplace await you at Elmhirst's Resort, on Rice Lake. Play on the waterfront,go horseback riding, get a partner
for tennis, visit the exercise room or swim, book a massage in the spa, meet friends on the outdoor patio or catch a fish.....you'll need more time here.
The proceeds raised from the cycling tour will be donated to the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (KNSC) to assist with trail improvements and grooming expenses. The club is very excited to be the benefactor for the proceeds from the Kawartha Fall Colours Cycling Tour.
Annual General Meeting Moved to Fall
The board of directors unanimously voted to move the Annual General Meeting for the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club to the fall. The AGM will be held this year on September 13, 2010. The financial year end still remains as March 31st, and the fall AGM will allow the accountants more time to complete the audit. The fall date will coincide nicely with the start up of membership renewals, trail work, and program and volunteer planning for the upcoming season. All members will receive official notice of the AGM at least 10 days prior. Election of the directors will happen at the AGM as it has in the past. If you are interested in getting involved with the club, as a director, member of the executive or volunteer, please contact us.
Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Kawartha Nordic Ski Club gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives $100 million annually in government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative. Thanks to their generous grant, we were able to make trail improvements to allow for skate skiing. In addition, we have purchased new grooming equipment to help with trail maintenance.