There are many ski centres north of the Capital Region to thrill down-hill
ski enthusiasts. Elevation at the ski hills near Ottawa ranges from 106-381
metres (350 to 1,250 feet). Cross-country skiing fans will be amazed
by the opportunities that abound in Gatineau Park, site of the Keskinada
Loppet cross-country ski race, which is part of the prestigious Worldloppet
circuit. There are almost 200 kilometres (111 miles) of groomed and track-set
ski trails and ski enthusiasts can spend the night in one of five forest
cabins as part of the Hut-to-Hut program.
