Winter is Trying it's Best

Winter paid us a second visit this week — and this time, the snow even stuck around! It is a good reminder that the season is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to pick up your Caledonia Nordic membership.

Our Early Bird deadline is coming up quickly, and we would love to see everyone back on the trails with us this winter. If you have not renewed yet, now is the time!



Don’t Miss Out — Get Your

Caledonia Nordic Membership Today!

Register early to be entered into our Early Bird Draws — the sooner you register, the more chances you have to win.

We are excited to announce our latest Early Bird prize winners:

• David Beekman – Winner of the Prince George Iceman entry
• Erica Lee, William Bruintjes and Ava Hatcher – Winners of our Hart Ski Hill Gift Packs

Congratulations to all, and thank you to everyone who has already purchased or renewed their membership!

And we’re not done yet…

Mark your calendars — on November 30, we will be drawing for a 2026–27 Annual Pass! That is the big Prize

With amazing snow, fantastic grooming (thanks to our new Prinoth Husky and Grooming Team), and fun events for all ages, this season is shaping up to be one of our best yet.

Early Bird Deadline: November 30, 2025

Don’t wait — register today and be ready to hit the trails as soon as the snow flies!

Santa Ski is BACK:

December 7th, 2025 | 3:30–5:30 PM

Kick off the holiday season with one of our favourite traditions — Santa Ski at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club!

Join us on Sunday, December 7th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for a magical afternoon as Santa hits the trails to ski alongside families, wave to kids, and spread winter cheer.



After your ski, warm up by the bonfire with S'mores and hot chocolate, and enjoy the cozy holiday atmosphere.

Admission is by donation to the Food Bank, helping support families in our community during the holiday season.

Kids are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa for our giant North Pole mailbox — or they can write one onsite at our Letter Writing Station inside the lodge. We’ll also have a few festive activities and crafts set up to keep little ones busy and smiling.

Bundle up, bring your friends and family, and join us for a fun, festive winter afternoon you won’t want to miss!

Early Bird Deadline Approaching

(No Extensions This Year!)

A quick reminder to all our members: Early Bird pricing ends November 30, and unlike previous years, we will not be extending the deadline. We moved the date earlier this season to give everyone plenty of time — so if you haven’t renewed yet, now is the moment!

Your membership is the heartbeat of our club. Our greatest advocates have always been you — our members who ski, ride, volunteer, and bring new people into the Caledonia Nordic community.



Inspire a New Member — Win Big!

We are running a second draw, and this one celebrates the power of community.

If you encourage someone to purchase a membership, have them list your name as the person who inspired them to register.

Every referral earns you an entry into a draw for:

• 2026–27 Caledonia Nordic Membership
• CNSC Toque

The draw will take place on December 1.

Together, we can continue to grow a strong, vibrant club. Thank you for spreading the word and for being such an important part of the Caledonia Nordic family!

Don’t wait — renew today and help us build another incredible season.

Santa’s Cabin Update:

Loss of our Woodstove

We have some unfortunate news to share with our members. As many of you know, we experienced some unauthorized vehicle activity on our property over the summer. Thanks to the quick support of Rolling Mix, access to our trail network has since been secured and closed off — and we are very grateful for their help.

Recently, during a routine checks, we discovered that the woodstove and interior chimney were stolen from Santa’s Cabin. We cannot say exactly when this occurred, but we believe it may be connected to the earlier incidents.

This is a disappointing loss for our club, especially for the many families and children who enjoy visiting the cabin each winter. If anyone has information that could help us understand what happened, please reach out (gm@caledonianordic.com) — we would appreciate any details, big or small.

Additionally, if someone in our community has recently upgraded their woodstove and has an older one in good condition they are willing to donate, we would be grateful. A replacement stove will help us restore Santa’s Cabin and keep the magic alive for this season.

Thank you to everyone for your ongoing support and care for our trails and facilities. Our community truly makes this place what it is.

Member Testimonial:

These make us feel great!!

I am always please to share notes from members:

So, funny story — I first visited Otway during their Winterfest last year. They were offering a free day pass, and I thought, “Sure, why not? If I hate it, at least it didn’t cost me anything.”

I had never cross-country skied before. Zero clue what I was doing. But the second I walked into the rental shop, it just felt… friendly.

I was greeted by a lovely employee, Isabel, who helped me get my boots, poles and skis and even came out on the snow to make sure I was able to get them on right. Then a volunteer, Carolyn, gave me the quickest “how not to fall immediately” lesson ever.

I figured I would ski for 20 minutes, get tired, and go home.

Instead, I stayed for hours.

Everywhere I went, people were chatting, laughing, saying hi as they passed. No pressure. No judgment. Just a really welcoming vibe. I left thinking, “Okay… this is actually pretty awesome.”

A couple weeks later, I went in to the office and bought my annual membership from Aaron in the rental shop. He was great. So helpful. What a great staff.

Now I’m gearing up for another winter, and I’m actually excited to ski again. I visited Stride & Glide to get a full set of classic equipment that I LOVE!! I look forward to using them soon.

I’ll be in Kelowna over Christmas, so I’m planning to use the reciprocal pass to at Sovereign Lake, Kelowna Nordic, and Overlander while I’m there. These are all included with my Caledonia Nordic pass — which still blows my mind.

But honestly?

As much as I am excited to explore other places, Caledonia feels like my “home base” now. The people, the atmosphere, the trails… it’s kind of become my spot.

Not bad for someone who showed up for a free day pass and thought skiing “probably wasn’t their thing.”

Thanks Caledonia Nordic!

For those interested in sharing their own stories, please feel free to email me: gm@caledonianordic.com