Terry Fox Athletic Facility

Track and field complex 

This outdoor sports facility features an extensive outdoor track and field complex featuring a lighted, international standard 400-metre polyurethane-surfaced eight-lane running track, along with multiple throwing and jumping event areas. These include high jump, long jump, javelin, shot put, hammer & discuss. 

Sports fields 

The facility has three lit, premium-classed, grass sports fields, which can be used for a variety of activities such as soccer, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee and special events. 

Mooney's Bay Ski Centre

During the winter, the facility turns into a cross-country ski centre - Mooney's Bay Ski Centre - featuring five-kilometres of track-set lit trails, for classic and skate-skiing, and includes a ski school for all ages and abilities.

Facility closure

Terry Fox Athletic Facility is closed for the season. 

Mooney’s Bay Ski Centre is currently closed, and will open in January 2025.

Location and contact

2960 Riverside Drive
Ottawa ON K1V 8N4

Virtual Tour

Facility rentals

Tel: 613-580-3575

2025 rates

Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.

Age and group definitions

  • Preschool: Ages two and under
  • Child: Ages three to 12 years
  • Youth: Ages 13 to 17 years
  • Student: Full-time
  • Adult: Ages 18 and older
  • 50+: Ages 50 and older
  • Senior: Ages 65 and older
  • Household/family: Up to two related adults, with or without their child(ren) all living at the same address. Children must be age 25 or younger.
  • Groups: Ten or more. 

Drop-in fees

  • Adult (19 to 64) $5.00
  • Senior and youth (13 to18) $3.81
  • Child (6 to 12) $2.61

Memberships 

  • Four-month
    • Child $52.87
    • Senior and youth $79.06
    • Adult $105.02
  • Six-month
    • Child $78.82
    • Senior and youth $117.64
    • Adult $161.46

10-visit pass

  • Adult $45.20
  • Senior and youth $34.30
  • Child $21.40

Mooney's Bay Ski Centre

The Mooney's Bay Ski Centre at Terry Fox Athletic Facility has everything for cross-country skiers. You can enjoy 5 km of groomed and well-lit trails.

Open House

Saturday, December 7, 1 to 3:30 pm

2960 Riverside Drive 
 

Information session: Learn about our Ski trails, private and group lessons, equipment, clothing and waxing at our free information session. 

Meet our instructors and staff while enjoying a warm beverage. 
 

Cross country skiing

Ski centre features

  • 5 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate (freestyle) skiing techniques
  • Lit trails for night skiing
  • Free parking
  • Indoor change rooms and washrooms
  • Ski school
  • Ski tuck shop
  • Free use of indoor wax benches and waxing irons (subject to availability)
  • Free information on equipment, clothing, waxing, trails and related services
  • Rentals by Lafleur de la Capital: 613-298-3775

2025 Fees

Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.

  • $3.57 per day
  • Adult season pass: $38.58
  • Child, youth, and senior season pass: $35.48

Trail conditions 

Mooney’s Bay Cross Country Ski Conditions.

Lessons

The cross-country ski school in Mooney's Bay Park usually offers lessons daily with convenient day and evening options. Lessons are usually one hour long. Available January through March.

Private lessons

Semi-private or small group lessons

  • Special group packages are available.
  • All group members must pay at the same time to receive the discounted rate.

Browse and register

Lesson fees 2025

Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.

  • Customized one-on-one lesson: $85.01
  • Semi-private lesson with a friend or family members: $65.72 per person 
  • Small group (five people maximum): $149.31 

Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.  

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Amenities and features

  • Adjacent park with play structures
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • On site parking

Accessibility features

  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Washrooms