Your new four-season destination
On the shores of both Tobin Lake and Codette Lake, Nipawin is your new four season destination for recreation, entertainment, or just getting away from the pressures of everyday life. Nipawin boasts a friendly population, extensive amenities, and world-class recreation options.
Nipawin in the winter is just as active and popular as it is in the summer. Cross country skiing is a very popular sport as is downhill skiing with ski trails and hills located in the Nipawin Regional Park.
Wapiti Ski Hill is a popular downhill resort located 40 kilmetres to the West.
Snowmobiling is an active winter sport as well. 250 miles of trail are groomed and signed each winter. Special events such as the Peace 100 Snowmobile Rally attract 300+ riders annually.
Snow and Trail Conditions
The temperatures continue to drop, increasing the ice build up on the lakes. The twin lakes area has approximately 4 inches of snow and it continues to drop.
Wapiti Valley Resort opened December 6, 2008, seeing the Bunny Hill and Terrain Park open featuring the new Magic Carpet Lift. Hours of operation are: Chalet opens at 9:00 a.m. Lift runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing Conditions | ||
| Nipawin Regional Park | Approximately 8 km of trails at the Regional Park. Approximatey 5 km of trail on the perimeter of the golf course. Trails are groomed and tracked. 30+ cm (12 inches) of snow. Conditions are excellent. Trails are groomed and tracked. Snowmobilers please stay off groomed cross-country ski trails. | |
| Rolling Pines Golf & Country Resort | Excellent skiing conditions, with a base of 20 - 22 cm (8 - 9 inches) of snow. Approximately 8 kms of trails. Trails are challanging with the rolling hills. | |
| Torch Valley Country Retreats | Snow conditions are great. Cross-country trails are groomed and in use. 15 cm (6 inches) of new snow and 12cm (4.7 inches) of good solid base. Could have skiing up until Easter. For trail information call 306-276-2567. | |
Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding Conditions | ||
| Wapiti Valley Regional Park | Last day of skiing is April 5, 2009. | |
Snowmobile Trail Conditions - Snow Report | ||
| Trails | Keep off the river system. | |
| Codette Lake | N/A | |
Ice Fishing Conditions | ||
| Tobin Lake | Fishing Season ended March 31, 2009. | |
| Codette Lake | N/A | |
Getting Here
Nipawin is located 141 km (hour and a half driving time) east of Prince Albert on the junctions of Highway 55 and 35, and 274 km (two and a half hours driving time) northeast of Saskatoon, on the edge of the northern forests.
If you are driving from the United States it will take approximately five hours to reach Nipawin from the border. The nearest commercial airports are in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Nipawin is served by a municipal airport, accommodating both personal aircraft and charters. This is also a major point for float planes traveling to the north with docks and gas services available.
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Find out current weather conditions and forecasts for Nipawin and area at The Weather Network. |
