The Cross-Country Area
Whitewater will offer 5km of groomed multi-use trails 7 days a week, open from 9:00am - 3:30pm. To access our multi-use trails you will require a complimentary nordic day pass, which you can pick up from our Guest Services building. Please visit our Skier Services Lodge if you require rentals. Please note: We have limited classic and skate ski rentals.
Discover Cross Country Skiing packages and private lessons are available on Saturdays and Sundays for all ages through the Mountain Adventure Centre. Sign up at the Nordic Centre kiosk or at the Snow School desk in our new Skier Services Lodge.
Interesting facts
- Located at 1,713 m above sea level, the Cross-Country Skiing Area is among the 3 highest elevated Cross-Country Skiing Areas in Canada.
- Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 205 cm at summit elevation and 0 cm at the base. Therefore Whitewater Nordic Centre is among the 3 cross-Country Skiing Areas with best snow conditions in Canada.
Getting Here
The resort is located 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) away from Nelson, BC. Take highway 6 toward Salmo and drive for 12 kilometers (7.5 miles). Turn left when you see the sign for Whitewater Ski Resort. The resort is about another ten kilometers (6.2 miles) up the hill.