Cross Country Ski Trails

Skiing is a fun way to get out and stay active during winter. We have many cross-country ski opportunities here in the city. The trails are suitable for all ski experience levels.

Trail conditions

Updated: 10 January 2025

Centennial Park - Excellent
Holy Family School Trail - Excellent
North Shore Trail & King Hill - Excellent
Finlayson Island East - Excellent
Finlayson Island West - Excellent

Trail grooming schedule

Subject to minor adjustments due to weather and trail conditions. Weekend usage is priority, with the heaviest-used trails groomed closer to the weekend.

Monday and Tuesday, Centennial Park Trail, Holy Family School Trail
Wednesday, North Shore Trail
Thursday, Finlayson Island Trail West
Friday, Finlayson Island Trail East

During the winter, we groom the trails in four areas for Cross Country enthusiasts.

Locations

Centennial Park

Located behind the Access Communications Centre. Enjoy several kilometres of groomed trails here. The area is wide open. There is adequate light for the night skier.

Holy Family School Park

A short trail designed for use by residents. A very easy flat trail for beginners.

Finlayson Island

Located on the old Battleford highway. The trails are groomed on both sides of the island. Trails are well protected from wind through wooded areas, providing excellent skiing. Trails are looped, so shorter routes are available. Hiking is also popular on the island in spring, summer and fall.

North Shore Trail

Located along the North Shore of the river. You can access it from Poundmaker Trail, near the pedestrian bridge leading to Finlayson Island. The trail is a 5.5 km loop in a wooded area and is enjoyed by all levels of skiers. The trail runs along the northern shores of the North Saskatchewan River. Heading east to two kilometres beyond the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant.

Ski Trail Etiquette

If you enjoy walking in areas where there are ski trails, please respect skiers and avoid groomed trails. Footprints can damage ski tracks, making skiing difficult and less enjoyable.

Dogs are not permitted on ski trails
Please obey directions on one-way trails
Ski on the right on double tracks
Please step off the trail for faster skiers

Administrative Procedure

Patron Code of Conduct

This code of conduct provides a procedural outline to address prohibited behaviour in City-owned facilities.

Patron Code of Conduct

Battlefords

Joint Parks & Recreation Master Plan

This State of Parks and Recreation in the Battlefords Region Report summarizes project research work and public engagement findings.

See the joint plan

Battlefords River Valley

Master Plan

This document strives to address the current and future needs
of the users, and renews the commitment to environmentally responsible development and protection of this urban park.

See the river valley plan

Winter Edition

Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide

Thank you to BATC Community Development Corporation for providing funding for the Parks, Recreation and Culture guides.

See the guidebook

City Hall
1291-101st Street P.O. Box 460
North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6
306-445-1700
reception@cityofnb.ca

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee