Arrowhead Cross Country Race Huntsville, Ontario

Each year during the winter between January and March Arrowhead Provincial Park hosts a Cross Country Ski Race for young kids.  It is a fun day for the kids to get out with their friends to enjoy the fresh air and have a little competition.  Arrowhead is an amazing Provincial Park that offers skating, tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and ski jouring.

The race at the end of January or beginning of February is a Skate Ski or Cross Country race and the race in March is Cross Country only.  Kids start the races around 10am and the day is done by 1pm.  Hot Chocolate and Pizza is served throughout the races.  There is a building where the kids can warm up and eat also.  If you are looking for something that involves exercise and fun for your kids then this is a great sport.  I have three children ages 6 - 9 and they all enjoy the sport so much. For More information on the Almaguin Highlands contact Danette Evely

Muskoka Elementary Inter-School Cross Country Ski Races

On Thursday February 3rd 2011 at Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club there will be a Cross Country Ski Freestyle Race.  Registration starts at 9:30am - 10:15am at the Club House.  The race starts at 11am and awards are presented at 1pm.  Pizza is $2 and Hot Chocolate is Free.  If your child does not attend a school you can also register them yourself by contacting Cathie Raynor at drdoug@surenet.net

My kids attend this race at Arrowhead just for fun.  It is a great day to get out and enjoy the fresh air and your friends.  The kids have a great time and it's lots of fun for parents to enjoy also.  Exercise and fun for kids is the best way to spend any day.  Contact Danette Evely at Almaguin Vacation if you have any further questions.

The Muskoka Loppet at Arrowhead Provincial Park

On the 3rd weekend in January on Sunday enjoy a day of exercise with cross country skiing at Arrowhead Provincial Park in Huntsville.  There is a 15km, 30km and a 5km race for kids and social skiers.  There is also a Muskoka Shoe Snowshoe race for 3km, 9km and 9km relay.
To register visit http://www.arrowheadnordic.ca

This fun day attracts over 200 competitors each year.  The ages range from 5 - 70 years of age.  On the day of the race registration starts at 9:30am.  The event starts at 10:30am.
I take my kids to Arrowhead each year for a school race.  It is an amazing park that my kids love going to.  My family was introduced to skiing 1 year ago because Arrowhead Park offered a race for the local schools to compete it.  Now all 5 of us ski. If you are looking for accommodations in the area visit Almaguin Vacation or Sand lake Cottages & Inn .  Contact person is Danette Evely