Category Archives: Past Posts

Heritage Day Long Weekend at Ellenwood

Posted on February 17, 2018 by editor

SATURDAY: put on your walking shoes because the weather will be beautiful for a hike around the Park today!  It’s a different story tomorrow… SUNDAY: Snow! Glorious snow is forecast just in time to test that new wax on your … Continue reading →

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Professional Ski Waxing Service

Posted on February 11, 2018 by editor

…for waxable and no-wax skis Sunday, February 18th at Ellenwood 11:00am – 3:00pm *rain or shine Bring your skis to the ski cabin at Ellenwood on the 18th or call the Yarmouth Rec. Department at 902-742-8868 to register for early … Continue reading →

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Saturday, February 10th… update

Posted on February 4, 2018 by editor

The ski cabin will be closed today due to rain. There still isn’t enough snow to run the groomer or loan out equipment, but we always have our fingers crossed! ***PLEASE USE CAUTION whenever you enter the Park. You are … Continue reading →

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Saturday, February 3rd

Posted on February 3, 2018 by editor

Yesterday’s flash freeze has left some treacherous conditions on the ground at Ellenwood. There’s not enough snow to run the groomer, but plenty of ice underfoot to cause a safety concern. We will not be lending equipment at the cabin … Continue reading →

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It was a beautiful night for a hike…

Posted on February 2, 2018 by editor

Lots of folks turned up for our Super Moon Snowshoe Hike on Wednesday night.  Mother Nature provided us with clear skies and a picture perfect moon!  Ninety-four hikers took part and everyone, young and old alike, enjoyed the view and … Continue reading →

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Moonlight Snowshoe Hike on January 31st at Ellenwood…

Posted on January 10, 2018 by editor

Our winter enthusiasts wil be enthusiastically expressing their enthusiasm at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31st at Ellenwood. WHY?  Well…the January 31st supermoon will also be a blue moon and occur during a total lunar eclipse… and you don’t get … Continue reading →

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Saturday, January 6th

Posted on January 6, 2018 by editor

Happy New Year folks!   Well, the wild weather has played havoc at Ellenwood (like everywhere else) since Christmas Day and the Park lost a few trees.  The DNR has pulled the downed trees off to the side and the … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the season…

Posted on December 28, 2017 by editor

CAUTION TO ALL SKIERS:  For anyone skiing down from the Mood Road gate… Be advised to use extra caution.  A large tree is down across the road that is not visible until you are beyond the first bend!  An update … Continue reading →

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Cheers from the Friends of Ellenwood Park

Posted on December 21, 2017 by editor

The Friends of Ellenwood Park would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you, your family, friends and relations a very happy holiday season and may the New Year bring us all a little closer … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice anyone?

Posted on December 7, 2017 by editor

Believe it or not, the Winter Solstice has arrived! Thursday, December 21st marks the ‘tipping point’ of winter when the hours of daylight start to increase.  A few of our more ‘enthusiastic‘ members will be out at Ellenwood at 6:00 … Continue reading →

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