Is the Invermere Whiteway open?

(Find out the current conditions – as of Feb 28 the Whiteway is closed due to weather.) Nordic Skiing (for both classic and skate-ski). Bring the whole family, including your dog, to cross-country ski and skate the tracks along The Whiteway.

Is Lake Windermere frozen?

While it isn’t uncommon for a lake to freeze over in B.C., not all frozen lakes are created equal. Take, for example, Lake Windermere, a stunning body of water that turns into a sparkling showstopper during the chilly months.

Where is the world’s longest ice-skating trail?

the Lake Windermere Whiteway
What’s more, the Lake Windermere Whiteway was named the longest skating pathway in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2014. The naturally frozen trail measures a whopping 29.98 km long and is located in Invermere near the Alberta border.

How long is the Invermere Whiteway?

34 km
The Whiteway is a 34 km (21 mi) groomed track that runs all the way around the lake and connects the towns of Invermere and Windermere. It is the World’s Longest Skating Path and has tracks for classic cross-country and skate skiing, and a cleared ice-skating track.

Can you still skate on Lake Windermere?

At over 30km in length, this multi-use trail offers ice-skating as well as groomed skate and classic cross-country ski trails. The Whiteway provides winter sports enthusiasts an incredible facility, adding to the already abundant list of winter activities available in the stunning Columbia Valley.

Is Invermere lake frozen?

Lake Windermere Whiteway – the longest natural frozen ice skating rink in the world. By the time December rolls around and Lake Invermere is frozen solidly, the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club goes to work. A 6 m wide path of ice is cleared around the circumference of the lake.

When did Lake Windermere freeze?

1963: Windermere completely freezes over.

Is Invermere Lake frozen?

What is the longest skating rink in the world?

the Rideau Canal
Each year, the Rideau Canal, which snakes through the city center, freezes over enough to form the world’s largest natural ice rink—stretching 4.8 miles from Downtown Ontario to man-made Dow’s Lake. Access is free, and visitors can explore over six square miles (equivalent to 90 Olympic skating rinks) of frozen canal.

Can I skate on Lake Louise?

Nothing! It’s completely free to skate on Lake Louise. In fact, this is one of the best free things to do in Banff National Park in winter! You do need a National Park Pass though.

Where can I skate in Invermere?

Skating in Invermere The Whiteway has two access points, one at Kinsmen Beach in Invermere and one at Windermere Beach. Visit the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club’s Facebook page for trail reports to learn more about current conditions or to purchase passes online.

Is Lake Windermere a river?

From Lake Windermere, the river flows northwest to Golden, then gradually south into Washington and Oregon in the US. There it empties into the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon, 1,243 mi (2,000 km) later. But, to us, it is indeed a lake, our favorite spot on earth to play.

What is there to do at Lake Windermere Whiteway?

Maintained by the Toby Creek Nordic Club, the Lake Windermere Whiteway offers over 30km of multi-use trails for ice-skating as well as groomed skate and classic cross-country ski trails and fat biking. Interesting fact: The Lake Windermere Whiteway was named the world’s longest skating trail by Guinness World Records in 2014.

How often are the ski tracks groomed at Windermere?

They are groomed twice a week (or as needed) by a snow cat and offer both skate and classic tracks. Just 20 km from the resort (accessible by free shuttle bus) is the Lake Windermere Whiteway, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest ice-skating loop and alongside it is a 15km Nordic loop which is groomed and track set.

What to do in Invermere in the winter?

Discover the beautiful winter scenery surrounding Invermere, British Columbia, as you embark on one of the top winter activities in the region – skating on the Lake Windermere Whiteway. Spend an hour, or the entire day, gliding around on the world’s largest skating trail. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.