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: 19 March 2025

Centennial Park - Closed for the season
Holy Family School Trail - Closed for the season
North Shore Trail & King Hill - Closed for the season
Finlayson Island East - Closed for the season
Finlayson Island West - Closed for the season

Trail grooming schedule

Weather permitting.

Monday: Finlayson Island Trail West
Tuesday: Centennial Park, Holy Family School Trail
Wednesday and Thursday: North Shore Trail and King Hill
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

The trail is located along the North Shore of the river and can be accessed from Poundmaker Trail near the pedestrian bridge to Finlayson Island. It is a 5.5 km loop in a wooded area, suitable for skiers of all levels. The trail runs east along the northern shore of the North Saskatchewan River, extending two kilometres past the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant.

Ski Trail Etiquette

If you like walking in ski areas, please respect skiers by avoiding groomed trails, as footprints can damage the tracks.

Dogs are not allowed on ski trails.
Follow signs on one-way trails.
Ski on the right side of double tracks.
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