{"id":243,"date":"2026-01-12T17:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T22:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/?p=243"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:14:08","slug":"cross-country-skiing-showshoeing-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/cross-country-skiing-showshoeing-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to the Best Spots to Go Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Toronto (Updated for 2024\/2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Slide and glide through winter by cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Toronto! In addition to the numerous parks and multi-use trails groomed for cross-country skiing in the GTA, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/recreation\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow loops on golf courses<\/a> intended for snowshoeing and a number of conservation areas with groomed trails perfect for families. Feel the fresh air in your lungs with our Guide to the Best Spots to Go Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in Toronto&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Check ahead for snow conditions before heading out. Also, don&#8217;t forget to dress for the weather!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>City of Toronto Cross-Country Skiing Areas<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/884\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltline Trails<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>A network of Midtown trails begins at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/884\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kay Gardner Beltline Park<\/a>\u00a0that was once a past railway line. It then\u00a0goes through Mount Pleasant Cemetery to the Moore Park Ravine, eventually leading all the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/?s=Evergreen+Brick+Works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evergreen Brick Works<\/a> in the Don Valley.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 378 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1511\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Valley Ravine Trails<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>The entire Don Valley is a nature paradise in all seasons. Popular areas for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing include\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/3593\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crothers Woods<\/a>, and Sun Valley and Cottonwood Flats in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/1511\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lower Don Parklands<\/a>. Combined, they\u00a0have kilometres worth of woodland trails.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 44 Beechwood Drive, Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/77\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Park<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>One of the city&#8217;s best-known parks features an extensive network of trails perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tommythompsonpark.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tommy Thompson Park<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Otherwise known to locals as the Leslie Spit, this man-made peninsula in the east end of Toronto is car-free. Therefore, it&#8217;s a nice quiet spot to do some bird-watching. It also has an increasingly amazing view of the downtown skyline and the Toronto Islands the further out you go.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 Leslie Street, Toronto<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/parks-gardens-beaches\/toronto-island-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto Island Park<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Keep in mind that the only ferry running in winter months goes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/2039\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ward&#8217;s Island<\/a>\u00a0near the residential area. From here, you can ski or snowshoe the trails all the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/2725\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centre Island<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong> 1 Centre Island Park, Toronto<\/p>\n<h3>City of Toronto Snowshoeing Loops<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/402\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentonia Park Golf Course<\/a><br \/>\nAddress:<\/strong> 781 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough<br \/>\nThis golf course has unique elevations between the greens and fairways, plus picturesque water elements. It&#8217;s just north of the Victoria Park subway station for extra convenience.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/918\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Valley Golf Course<\/a><br \/>\nAddress:<\/strong> 4200 Yonge Street, North York<br \/>\nThe Don Valley Golf Course is located just off Yonge Street between York Mills Road and Highway 401, and features a rolling landscape and natural setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/400\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humber Valley Golf Course<\/a><br \/>\nAddress:<\/strong> 40 Beattie Avenue, Etobicoke<br \/>\nNorthwest of the intersection of Highways 400 and 401, this golf course has a combination of flat areas and valleys to keep visitors interested.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/parks-recreation\/places-spaces\/parks-and-recreation-facilities\/location\/?id=401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scarlett Woods<\/a><br \/>\nAddress:<\/strong> 1000 Jane St., York<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Easily accessible by public transit near Eglinton West and Jane Street alongside the Humber River, this is an 18-hole public golf has parking and public washrooms available on site.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/data\/parks\/prd\/facilities\/complex\/398\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tam O&#8217;Shanter Golf Course<\/a> (closed until early 2026 due to construction)<br \/>\nAddress:<\/strong> 2481 Birchmount Road, Scarborough<br \/>\nThis course north of Sheppard East in Scarborough is convenient to Highways 401 and 404, and is nestled alongside the Highland Creek.<\/p>\n<h3>Further Afield<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/activities\/cross-country-skiing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Areas<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>The TRCA maintains trails in nine nature areas around the GTA, open for cross-country skiing for a fee. Rentals are also available in some areas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/albion-hills-conservation-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Albion Hills Conservation Area<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0Caledon<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/altona-forest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Altona Forest<\/a> &#8211; Pickering<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/bond-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bond Lake Trail Head<\/a> &#8211; Richmond Hill<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/william-granger-greenway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William Granger Greenway (formerly Boyd North and Glassco Park)\u00a0<\/a> &#8211; Vaughan<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/east-duffins-headwaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Duffins Headwaters<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/west-duffins-headwaters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Duffins Headwaters<\/a> &#8211; Goodwood<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/nashville-conservation-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nashville Conservation Reserve<\/a> &#8211; Vaughan<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/oak-ridges-corridor-conservation-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve<\/a> &#8211; Richmond Hill<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/trca.ca\/parks\/palgrave-forest-wildlife-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palgrave Forest and Wildlife Area<\/a> &#8211; Caledon<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span class=\"_4yxp\">Looking for Winter Outdoor activities in Toronto? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/category\/winter-outside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0for more!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slide and glide through winter by cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Toronto! In addition to the numerous parks and multi-use trails groomed for cross-country skiing in the GTA, there are snow loops on golf courses intended for snowshoeing and a number of conservation areas with groomed trails perfect for families.<br \/><strong style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: block;\"><a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/toronto\/cross-country-skiing-showshoeing-toronto\/\">Continue Reading &raquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":94,"featured_media":42328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[425,131,146],"class_list":["post-243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-past-events","tag-december","tag-march","tag-ongoing","cat-61-id","has_thumb"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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