This outdoor sports facility features an extensive outdoor track and field complex featuring an international standard lighted 400-metre polyurethane-surfaced eight-lane running track with multiple throwing and jumping event facilities. The facility also has 3 lighted premium classed sports fields.
During the winter, the facility turns into a cross-country ski centre (Mooney's Bay Ski Centre) featuring five-kilometre of track set lit trails for classic and skate-skiing and includes a ski school for all ages and abilities.
Facility closure
Mooney's Bay Ski Centre is closed for the season.
Holiday hours
Monday, October 9: closed
Hours
2023 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) $5.25
- Youth (13 to18) $4
- Senior (65+) $4
- Child (6 to 12) $2.75
Memberships
- Four-month
- Adult $99.52
- Child $50.10
- Six-month
- Adult $153
- Child $74.69
10-visit pass
- Adult $42.88
- Seniors, and youth $32.50
- Child $20.31
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.
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
2023 Fees
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
- $3.39 per day
- Adult season pass: $35.84
- Child, youth, and senior season pass: $32.96
Trail 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.
- Lessons for children, youth and adults from experienced and qualified instructors
- Classes for all abilities from beginner to advanced.
- Classic or skate skiing lessons.
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 2023
Fees shown do not include HST. Applicable taxes will be added during the payment process.
- Customized one-on-one lesson: $78.98
- Semi-private lesson with a friend or family members: $61.06 per person
- Small group (five people maximum): $138.72
For rental availability and information, please call the facility.
Amenities and features
- Adjacent park with play structures
- Water bottle/fountain
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Washrooms