The Bruce Ski Club hosts cross-country ski races and other events throughout the year.
Events are held at the Sawmill Nordic Centre in Hepworth, Ontario, or at the club’s other two locations. There are ski races for classic and skate skiing styles.
Many of the cross-country ski races are for local public and high school ski teams, including:
- Community Classic Ski Race – February 23, 2025
- CWOSSA Cross-Country Ski Race – TBD
- Great Wolf Invitational Ski Race (formerly West Hill Invitational Secondary School Ski Race) – TBD
- Hepworth Elementary Cross-Country Ski Race – TBD
- Suntrail Special Cross-Country Ski Race – Feb. 9, 2025
- WOSSA Cross-Country Ski Race – TBD
The Bruce Ski Club also hosts several other cross-country ski events each year, such as:
- Awesome Adult Afternoon Ski Lesson – TBD: A GBN-sponsored event for adults interested in improving their ski skills.
- Cross-Country Ski Swap – TBD: If you are in need of used ski equipment, the Ski Swap is a great place to find it. Held at Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, Ontario.
- Free-to-Ski Day – TBD: Everyone skis and snowshoes for free at Sawmill Nordic Centre. Non-members, please sign a waiver (available at the ski hut) before heading out on the trails. Tours, lessons, and food. Fun for all
- Love Your Skis Day – TBD, Parking lot of Suntrail Source for Adventure in Hepworth, Ontario: Get your skis cleaned and waxed by members of Georgian Bay Nordic. All proceeds benefits GBN’s ski program.
- Moonlight Ski – TBD, a nighttime skiing event hosted at Sawmill Nordic Centre.
- Ontario Masters Championship – TBD, a cross-country ski race for adults 30 years of age and older.
- Ski Club Exchanges: Bruce Ski Club members can ski for free at nearby ski clubs on the following dates
- Beaver Valley Nordic Ski Club – Feb 9-15, 2025
- Owen Sound Cross-Country Ski Club – Jan 19-25, 2025
- Sauble Beach Cross-Country Ski Club – Jan 5-11, 2025
- Glenelg Nordic Ski Club – Jan 12-18, 2025
- Ski Too Far – TBD, a chance to test your skiing endurance, almost like a ski race against yourself.
- Ski Trail Work Parties, held each fall to clear the trails of trees and debris.
- Sawmill Nordic Centre: Oct. 26 and Nov. 2
- Colpoys Bay: Oct. 26
- World Snow Day – TBD: Bruce Ski Club will be participating in this worldwide event to get more people skiing. Stay tuned for more details
Bruce Ski Club Events Calendar
The Bruce Ski Club events calendar list upcoming cross-country ski races and other events. You can also stay in the loop by liking our Facebook page.