We are seeking cabin volunteers!

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Ian White
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Friends of Ellenwood Park is seeking cabin volunteers for the 2006-2027 season.

Cabin volunteers help people who visit the cabin get suited up with the proper size skis, poles and boots or snowshoes.

We need volunteers to work two-hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 and 4 p.m. during the winter season when conditions permit.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send us a message via our Facebook page or by email to janicecomeau@eastlink.ca.

We hope to have everyone’s necessary checks and training done well before we open for the season!

We require at least six new volunteers to make our free loan of ski and snowshoe equipment program possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Skiing at the park 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026 by editor

Please check our Facebook page and this website regarding ski conditions and weekend cabin openings at Ellenwood Park. This winter, as conditions permit, the ski cabin will be opened on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. We have free loans of cross-country ski gear and snowshoes available to all. Donations are appreciated too. Any donations received assist with the costs of grooming, plowing and maintaining the gear.

Come to the park and discover that being active in the outdoors during winter can be warm and fun!

Note: Please remember to walk only on the walking trail, ski on the ski trail and snowshoe on the snowshoe trail and where safe. Dogs must be on a leash and kept off the ski trails. Thank you.

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Friends of Ellenwood Park add three more trail groomers to the crew.

Posted on January 12, 2026 by editor
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Jan.6, 2026, A shoutout to our groomers (Jonathan Schneider, Ian White, Larry Richard and Mark Cosman) who attended and completed the snowmobile operator’s course held today at Ellenwood Park under the instruction of Patrick Timmins of Dartmouth.
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Be aware of icy conditions as you walk in. You always enter the park at your own risk and we always remind you to put safety first. Have fun!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by editor
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You should have been there…

Posted on February 12, 2023 by editor

It was a perfect afternoon for a marshmallow roast and the trolley skis got a great workout.

The coals were just right for some serious marshmallow toasting.

You really should have been there! Why not join us next Sunday?

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It’s worth the effort!

Posted on January 29, 2023 by editor

Our Sunday afternoon marshmallow roasts are so much fun… people will do whatever it takes to get there. Just follow the green SKI CABIN signs down from the Mood Road parking lot to the lake. We’ll be waiting for you.

Everyone is welcome from 2:00 – 4:00 to join us around the campfire for some hot chocolate and a few toasted marshmallows. You can spend some time quietly enjoying nature or challenging your family and friends to a game of bean bag toss. See who can toast the most PERFECT marshmallow, or maybe take a walk on the trolley skis.

Our events are FREE but we always encourage new memberships and donations are greatly appreciated.

Why not join us next weekend?

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Saturday, January 21st

Posted on January 21, 2023 by editor

At present, the snow is soft with some bare patches on all trails so please exercise caution and be sure to follow the trail guidelines that are posted on the gate!

Our ski equipment is free to borrow and is loaned on a first come, first served basis. New memberships and donations are always welcome! We put safety first!

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Cross your fingers!

Posted on January 19, 2023 by editor

It’s Thursday, January 19th and we’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first significant snowfall tomorrow. If it’s groomable, we hope to have the cabin open on the weekend for xc ski loans from noon until 4:00… and we’ll be ready!!! Are you? Check here or our Facebook page for updates and conditions before heading out.

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Sunday afternoons at Ellenwood

Posted on January 5, 2023 by editor

Still waiting for snow? Can’t go skiing? Nothing to do this weekend?

We know something that will sweeten your mood! How about toasting a marshmallow over a crackling campfire?

Sunday afternoons from 2:00 until 4:00 you can warm up by the fire and toast a marshmallow or two or have a hot drink. Meet us down by the ski cabin for a toasty alternative to skiing. Bring your own toasting fork or use one of ours. Like all our events, it’s fun for the whole family and it’s FREE.

As always, check our website or find us on Facebook for last minute updates or weather cancellations before heading out to the park. **The Friends of Ellenwood appreciate new memberships and freewill donations can be made at the cabin. Your support is what keeps us going. See you on Sunday!

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