Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park

Alberta Parks

Cross Country Ski Passes

A Kananaskis Conservation Pass is required to park your vehicle in Kananaskis and the Bow Valley.

    Day Passes

    Purchased at the Day Lodge

    Adult $20
    (18+)

    Senior $15
    (65+)

    Youth $15
    (12-17 yrs)

    Child $10
    (6-11 yrs)

    Child Free
    (5 and under)

    Note: Ski passes (Frozen Thunder & Regular Passes) will be available for purchase from October 01, 2024. The 10% discount will be applied to Regular Passes only up until October 31, 2024.

    * “Family” is defined by up to 2 adults and their children (6‐17 years of age), living at the same address.
    ** A regular season pass is valid from Friday November 15, 2024 to Wednesday April 30, 2025 (Weather & snow conditions pending). If you would like to use Frozen Thunder or any other trail before this time, you will need to purchase a Day Pass or Frozen Thunder Pass.

    Frozen Thunder

    Frozen Thunder is financed and operated through a partnership agreement between: Nordiq Canada, Biathlon Canada, Alberta World Cup Academy, Alberta Biathlon, Nordiq Alberta, and WinSport with support from the Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park.

    Frozen Thunder Reserved Track Time - Monday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    • Skiers must purchase and wear a Bib to use Frozen Thunder during reserved track time, as well as a Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass, which can be purchased at the day lodge or online. (Ski Memberships only for online sales). Anyone not wearing a bib or without a trail pass during reserved scheduled times will be asked to leave the Track even if they are a member of a funding partner
    • Reserved time periods have high performance athletes training at high speed and intensity. Slower skiers MUST yield to faster skiers so as not to interfere with or impede this training.
    • Non-reserved Frozen Thunder track times: Monday – Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
      • Users do not require a bib to ski during this time period.
      • A Canmore Nordic Centre trail pass is required to ski between 12:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
      • Use of Frozen Thunder after 5:00 PM is free.

    Biathlon Range Passes

      Day Pass Month Pass Annual Pass**
    Individual $10 $80 $350
    Air Rifle $3 - -
    Youth $10 $80 $175
          Buy

    * Use of the Biathlon Range is limited to participants in recognized team or club programs.
    ** Annual Passes expire April 30, 2025
    *** New Biathlon Range Pass Fees are effective October1, 2024.

    The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is part of Kananaskis Country. All vehicles parking at the Canmore Nordic Centre are required to purchase a Kananaskis Conservation Pass (KCP). The KCP Pass can be purchased online or, inside of the Canmore Nordic Centre daylodge between the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Miscellaneous Passes

    Event Day Pass (coaches, athletes, volunteers) $10
    Aides of Persons with Disabilities (when assisting their charges) Free

    Group Discounts

    • All groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 10% discount on day pass rates. Groups must pay in one lump sum to be eligible for discounted rates.
    • For organized groups with youth and children, one adult volunteer per 5 youth/children (per booking) receives a complimentary pass.

    Payment

    • Visa, Mastercard, Debit, Cash or cheques are accepted for payment. Please make cheques payable to the Government of Alberta.
    • All prices include GST.
    Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park does not charge trail fees in the summer.
Updated: Mar 20, 2025