Welcome to the Stittsville Winter Trail Network

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The Stittsville Winter Trail Network has a vision to help people get outside and reconnect, to encourage a community of healthy, happy people enjoying winter activities outdoors

Canada is perceived as a northern nation, an arctic nation. Winter is understood to be part of our DNA. We need only look at the two international sports for which we are renowned - hockey and curling -both founded on ice. Our self image is of a people adapted to the winter climate, a hardy people. Here in the Ottawa valley we can look back to living ancestors who toiled in the woods in winter, felling trees and skidding them to the frozen lakes to be flushed downstream come spring.

However, as we have become more urbanized and created a comfortable environment where we step from our homes into a car, into an office tower and back again, many have lost our connection to winter and its joys. First thoughts are often of difficult driving conditions, slippery sidewalks and numbing cold. While these are certainly facts of winter, they should not supplant the joys of freshly fallen snow, clear blue skies and connecting with nature. Deep inside we are still those hardy people of our heritage, we only need the opportunity to reconnect with winter.

Join the Stittsville Winter Trail Network

The Stittsville Winter Trail Network invites you to discover this intrinsic part of our heritage through a diverse array of outdoor activities. Our vision is simple: to foster a vibrant winter that relishes the joys of the winter season, united by trails that connect us all.

Join us on this exhilarating journey. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast eager to traverse scenic paths, a winter member looking to lend a hand in trail maintenance, or an aspiring leader interested in guiding our future through the executive committee, there’s a place for you.

Get to Know Your Community and Natural Surroundings

Connecting with your local community and exploring the natural surroundings can lead to a more fulfilled and enriched life. By engaging with neighbors and sharing experiences, you strengthen social bonds that foster a sense of belonging. Discovering the beauty and diversity of your environment not only enhances your appreciation for nature but also encourages sustainable practices that contribute to its preservation. Embrace every opportunity to learn and grow, connecting with both the people and the landscape that shape your community.