Nordic Ski Related Organizations:

1. International Ski Federation (FIS)  includes news and results from grass skiing, to roller skiing, and of course cross country skiing
http://www.fis-ski.com

2. Cross Country Canada (CCC), includes news, results, and info about cross country skiing across the country
http://cccski.com

3.Cross Country Ontario (CCO), includes news, results, and info about cross country skiing from the province, including our Southern Ontario Division
http://xco.org

4. Canadian Masters Ski Association; when grey hair creeps in and saggy skin develops, people call you a fossil and make jokes about Depends; luckily as a skier above 30 (Men) or 35 (Women), they call you a Master; they have their own association with news and information about events
http://www.canadian-masters-xc-ski.ca

Nordic Ski Resorts (Southern Ontario):

1. Highlands Nordic; our preferred partner 20 km South of Colllingwood on top of the Escarpment. Features a great chalet, excellent trails, on-site accomodations and a pro shop; 1 hour and 40 min from Waterloo 
http://www.highlandsnordic.on.ca

2. HardwoodHills; located between Barrie and Orillia, it features many trails, a pro shop and mountain biking in the summer; 2 hours and 15 minutes from Waterloo
http://hardwoodhills.ca

3. Horseshoe Valley; located between Barrie and Orillia, it features old school trails on the North Side and great skating trails on the South Side; adjacent to a downhill skiing resort; 2 hours and 15 minutes from Waterloo
http://www.horseshoeresort.com

Nordic Ski Equipment Retailers (Southern Ontario)

1. Velotique; your premier choice and a great partner of the club; this family owned store has everything you need for nordic skiing; it is located in the Beaches in Toronto; 1 hour and 30 minutes from Waterloo if you avoid the rush hour
http://velotique.com

2. Canadian Wintersports Corporation ; although not a retailer, the CWS is a preferred partner of the club and distributes roller skis, poles, wax, gloves, undergarments etc. Contact the club executive for details on purchasing their items.
http://www.canadianwintersports.com

3.  Highlands Nordic; the pro-shop os well stocked and open on week ends after Thanksgiving and open daily during the ski season; you can try new and rental equipment on site.; 1 hour and 40 min from Waterloo 
http://www.highlandsnordic.on.ca

Select Nordic Ski Clubs (Ontario)

While Ontario has many clubs, we have selected a few that are key in Southern Ontario and added a few other noteworthy ones. Cross Country Canada will have the whole list on their site.

1. MonoNordic (Orangeville). Our neighbour has its own trails, is very active and hosts the MonoNOrdic Races for all ages in January.
http://mononordic.com

2. Bruce Ski Club; located near Wiarton, the club has its own set of trails and they host the annual SawMill Race in February which is a great event for Jackrabbits and others new to racing.
http://bruceskiclub.ca

3. Arrowhead Nordic;. located at Arrowhead Provincial Park near Huntsville, their trails are picturesque and open to all. They host the Muskoka Loppet in January, which is splendid.
http://arrowheadnordic.ca

4. Georgian Nordic; just outside of Parry Sound, the club's trails are gently rolling through the Canadian Shield with birches and confierous trees dotting the scenery; they host the Sounders Tour on an annual basis.
http://georgiannordic.com

5. Haliburton Nordic is true to its name and is located in the village of Haliburton with trails near the college; the trails are fun and hilly in sections, but access to the entire Haliburton trail netweork nearby offers additional variety.
http://skihaliburton.com

6. XCOttawa; has a terrific webpage about skiing in the Ottawa Region, especially Gatineau Park, and the team has WRNSC alumni Megan McTavish and Anna Geiger-Whitlock
http://www.xcottawa.ca


Nordic Special Interest

1. Skifaster.net is operated by fast Canadian skiers and it features news, views and blogs from Canada's fastest skiers
http://www.skifaster.net

2. Masterskier.com is U.S. based but has lots of info on loppets, training, other industry worthy news geared towards those who are closer to mastering the sport
http://www.masterskier.com