North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority: winter trails near North Bay
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority manages 4.2 km of cross-country ski trail, 26.1 km of snowshoe trail and 18 km open to snowmobiles in the Ontario Trail Network, across 21 named trails. The trails lie around North Bay.
Trail conditions and fees: www.nbmca.on.ca
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Cross-country skiing
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Trails
| Trail | Length | Winter use | Also open to |
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Kate Pace Way This twelve km pathway, named in honour of Olympic skier and native daughter Kate Pace, is a multi-use trail for walking, jogging, cycling and in-line skating. Along the North Bay Waterfront, those on foot can choose to use the lockstone walkway that |
12 km | Snowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurentian Esarpment Conservation Area Main Trail The Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area boasts a spectacular view of the City of North Bay, Lake Nipissing and the surrounding area. Visitors can hike a number of trails which are maintained throughout the year. The trails offer multi-use experie |
6.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Kinsmen Way This exciting greenbelt through the heart of North Bay links with the Kate Pace Way near the waterfront. The Kinsmen Trail, a parallel paved surface, follows Chippewa Creek as it meanders down the escarpment and empties into Lake Nipissing. The parkw |
6 km | Snowmobiling | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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JP Webster Nature Preserve Main Trail In 1998, the Nature Conservancy of Canada transferred ownership of the 131 hectare John P. Webster Nature Preserve to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. The Nature Preserve has been established to preserve the land for the enjoyment and ed |
2.5 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area Main Trail The Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area is located along the Amable du Fond River is rich in history. This trail is very hilly and is not recommended for children due the height of the gorge and the sometimes sippery railway ties. |
2.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area - Main Trail Located in the heart of the city, the 101 hectare (250 acre) Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating bi |
2.1 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Corbeil Conservation Area Main Trail The Corbeil Conservation Area trail wanders its way through a mixed forest and lowland wetland. The trail meets historic La Vase riber water system, used as a secondary water travel corridor. |
2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area - Red Trail Located in the heart of the city, the 101 hectare (250 acre) Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating bi |
1.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Powassan Mountain Conservation Area - Big Bend Trail An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impact recreational opportunities and spectacular scenic vistas from the top of Powassan Mountain. Rest at the top at the commemorative bench placed in honour of the late Kristen Green. Recr |
1.5 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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La Vase Portages Conservation Area Main Trail The La Vase Portages Conservation Area provides an important access to the historic La Vase portage route for voyageurs travelling from the St. Lawrence to the interior of North America. The 11 km La Vase Portages are a series of three portages compr |
1.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Powassan Mountain Conservation Area - Genesee Trail An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impact recreational opportunities and spectacular scenic vistas from the top of Powassan Mountain. Rest at the top at the commemorative bench placed in honour of the late Kristen Green. Recr |
1.1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Powassan Mountain Conservation Area - Lookout trail An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impact recreational opportunities and spectacular scenic vistas from the top of Powassan Mountain. Rest at the top at the commemorative bench placed in honour of the late Kristen Green. Recr |
1 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area - Purple Trail Located in the heart of the city, the 101 hectare (250 acre) Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating bi |
0.9 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurentian Escarpment Conservtion Area Side Trail The Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area boasts a spectacular view of the City of North Bay, Lake Nipissing and the surrounding area. Visitors can hike a number of trails which are maintained throughout the year. The trails offer multi-use experie |
0.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area - Yellow Trail Located in the heart of the city, the 101 hectare (250 acre) Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating bi |
0.8 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area Side Trail The Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area is located along the Amable du Fond River is rich in history. This trail is very hilly and is not recommended for children due the height of the gorge and the sometimes sippery railway ties. |
0.4 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
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Corbeil Conservation Area Side Trail The Corbeil Conservation Area trail wanders its way through a mixed forest and lowland wetland. The trail meets historic La Vase riber water system, used as a secondary water travel corridor. |
0.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Laurier Woods Conservation Area - Side Trail Located in the heart of the city, the 101 hectare (250 acre) Laurier Woods encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops and upland forest; and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating bi |
0.3 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Powassan Mountain Conservation Area - Big Bend Trail (Squirrel Shortcut) An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impact recreational opportunities and spectacular scenic vistas from the top of Powassan Mountain. Rest at the top at the commemorative bench placed in honour of the late Kristen Green. Recr |
0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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Powassan Mountain Conservation Area - Lookout trail (Porcupine Shortcut) An adjoining trail system, 'The Pines', offers visitors low impact recreational opportunities and spectacular scenic vistas from the top of Powassan Mountain. Rest at the top at the commemorative bench placed in honour of the late Kristen Green. Recr |
0.3 km | Cross-country skiingSnowshoeing | Hiking or Walking, Cycling |
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La Vase Portages Conservation Area Side Trail The La Vase Portages Conservation Area provides an important access to the historic La Vase portage route for voyageurs travelling from the St. Lawrence to the interior of North America. The 11 km La Vase Portages are a series of three portages compr |
0.2 km | Snowshoeing | Hiking or Walking |
"Winter use" is what North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority permits on the trail, not a grooming report: check the organization before you go. Lengths are from the Ontario Trail Network.
Campgrounds within 40 km
Most private campgrounds close for winter; call ahead. Winter camping on Crown land is covered in our winter camping guide.
- Fairview Park Camping & Marina — North Bay, 2 km
- Booth Landing Camping & Cottages — Chisholm, 19 km
Other trail networks within 60 km
Source: Ontario Trail Network trail segments, Land Information Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario), updated July 2024. Trail names, uses and descriptions are as supplied by North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority to the network.