The Mooney's Bay Ski Centre at Terry Fox Athletic Facility has everything for cross-country skiers. Enjoy 5 km of groomed and well-lit trails.
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 and discus.
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. See below for details.
Schedule changes
The facility is not available on the following dates due to special events:
- April 23 to June 15, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
- May 3, 9 am to 2 pm
- May 9 and 10, 9 am to 8 pm
- May 31, 9 am to 3 pm
- June 16 to 21, 7 am to 11 pm
- June 26, 2 pm to 9 pm
- June 27, 9 am to 5 pm
- September 5, 7 am to 4 pm
Hours
Sunday : Closed
Monday : 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : Closed
Saturday : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location and contact
2960 Riverside Drive
Ottawa
ON
K1V 8N4
Tel: 613-580-3575
Mooney's Bay Ski Centre
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
Fees 2026
Per visit
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
- Tot under age three: free
- Preschool, child, youth, student: $5.48
- Adult: $9.14
- Senior (aged 65+): $6.86
- Family (per-person rate): $5.48
Season membership pass
- Adult pass: $39.72
- Child, youth, and senior pass: $36.53
Lessons
The cross-country ski school in Mooney's Bay Park offers lessons daily with convenient day and evening options. Available January through March.
- Lessons for children, youth and adults from experienced and qualified instructors
- Classes for all abilities from beginner to advanced.
- Classic or skate skiing lessons.
- Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
Private lessons
- Submit a Private Instruction Request Form at Mooney's Bay Ski Centre or by email to TerryFoxAthletic@ottawa.ca.
- One of our instructors will contact you to discuss your goals and availability.
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.
Lesson fees 2026
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
- Customized one-on-one lesson: $87.52
- Semi-private lesson with a friend or family members: $67.66 per person
- Small group (five people maximum): $153.71
Age and group definitions
- Tot: Under age 3 (free)
- Preschool: Ages three to five
- Child: Ages six to 12 years
- Youth: Ages 13 to 17 years
- Student: Full-time
- Adult: Ages 18 and older
- Senior: Ages 65 and older
- Family: Drop-in fees only. This per-person rate is intended for adults accompanying children. At least one in the group must be age 17 or younger.
2026 rates
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
Drop-in fees per visit
- Adult: $9.14
- Child, youth, student: $5.48
- Senior: $6.86
- Family - per person rate: $5.48
Membership passes
- Four-month
- Child: $54.42
- Youth: $81.39
- Senior: $81.39
- Adult: $108.12
- Six-month
- Child: $81.15
- Youth: $121.11
- Senior: $121.11
- Adult $166.22
Ten-visit passes
- Child, youth, student: $49.32
- Adult: $82.26
- Senior: $61.74
Age and group definitions
- Tot: Under age 3 (free)
- Preschool: Ages three to five
- Child: Ages six to 12 years
- Youth: Ages 13 to 17 years
- Student: Full-time
- Adult: Ages 18 and older
- Senior: Ages 65 and older
- Family: Drop-in fees only. This per-person rate is intended for adults accompanying children. At least one in the group must be age 17 or younger.
- Household: Membership passes only. Maximum two adults, unlimited number of children aged 25 and under living at the same address.
Registered programs
Registered programs
Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.
- Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
- Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.
- Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.
- View the cross-country ski programs at Mooney's Bay Ski Centre.
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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