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It looks like skiing is back in the forecast for fun this weekend!  The ski tracks are set and the groomer has groomed.  All that’s missing is YOU!  The cabin will be open from noon until 4:00 both Saturday and … Continue reading →

It’s a nice day for a walk in the Park, but not enough snow for skiing unfortunately.  Nevertheless… the ski cabin will be open from 12:00 ’til 4:00 today (not tomorrow) for  any folks who feel like dropping by for … Continue reading →

Well… Shubenacadie Sam did not see his shadow this morning, which means an early spring for Nova Scotia.  He clearly isn’t into cross-country skiing.  But after all, he’s just a rodent.

Will the groundhog see its shadow or not tomorrow?  Will we have an early spring or six more weeks of winter?  Will we have snow enough for skiing this weekend?  It’s a lot to ask from any rodent. What do … Continue reading →

Once again no snow means no skiing at the Park and the cabin will be closed.  That having been said, we must consider ourselves fortunate to have escaped the ice storm which hit New Brunswick earlier this week.  Winter weather … Continue reading →

Have you read this week’s edition of The Tri-County Vanguard?  You should!  Carla Allen has written a great little article all about the Friends of Ellenwood Park.  You can’t miss it! It’s true, we’re ready for snow… and just as … Continue reading →

It’s only Friday, but I’m comfortable making a prediction about this weekend’s weather all the same.  Skiing and snowshoeing are NOT in the forecast, I’m afraid. But it looks like GREAT walking weather over the next few days!  The ski … Continue reading →

Conditions at the Park are not favourable for skiing or snowshoeing today (Duh!) so the cabin will be closed (Surprise!) probably tomorrow too. (Gee… do ya think?)  Sorry if I sound grumpy, but Mother Nature can be SUCH a tease:-( … Continue reading →

OK… It’s Tuesday.  I know that now.  Anyway… the skiing was FANTASTIC at Ellenwood today!  Arnie came in to plow the walking path and he’s made it wide and deep for all of our winter walkers and their four-footed friends. … Continue reading →

The trails are groomed and the ski tracks are set throughout the Park on this glorious winter Tuesday!  Note from Stephen: a bit too narrow for skate skiing, but otherwise a perfect day for cross-country! Also of note…  PLEASE don’t … Continue reading →