The world's best cross-country skiers will be returning to Canmore, Alberta in 2010! The Viessmann World Cup FIS Cross-Country event will run February 4-7, 2010 at the picturesque Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park and will feature the final international races prior to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. Don't miss the action as Canada's Olympic team makes its final preparations against a star-studded field of 200+ athletes from over 25 nations.

Come and watch our athletes in action at the Canmore Nordic Centre - last World Cup before the Olympic Games!

February 4, 2010 Official Training Canmore Winter Festival February 5, 2010 Women's 10km Skate Men's 15km Skate

February 6, 2010 Women's Classic Sprint Men's Classic Sprint February 7, 2010 Olympic Sendoff Celebration

For a detailed schedule of events, downtown activities and events, transportation and parking information, please visit: http://www.tourismcanmore.com/worldcup/
 

Just minutes from downtown Canmore, the Canmore Nordic Centre offers World-class Cross Country Skiing in the winter and over 60 km of Mountain Biking Trails in the summer. The Canmore Nordic Centre is home to the Canadian olympic athletes!

Winter - World Class Cross Country Skiing

The trail system offers you a wide variety of cross-country ski outings. You can ski along a quiet forest trail or challenge yourself on one of the many cross-country or biathlon trails used by world-class competitors. Trails are groomed and trackset to accommodate both classic and skating techniques on the same trail. A 6.5 km track is illuminated for night skiing.
Please note that portions of the trail system and stadium area may be closed to public skiing during events. Please obey notices and trail closure signs.

Summer - Exceptional Mountain Biking

Canmore is well-known for having one of the top mountain biking centres in North America - the Canmore Nordic Centre. With over 60 km of trails the Nordic Centre offers both single and double track trails for beginners and experts alike. The cross country ski trails offer a more challenging experience on rolling terrain, while those wishing to experience the highest level of mountain biking can ride the competition, single track trails.

Quick Links

Winter 2009 / 2010 Schedule of Events (PDF)
Winter Brochure & Trail Map (PDF)
Summer Brochure & Trail Map (PDF)
Facility Brochure (PDF)
Today's Trail Report (PDF)
Current Conditions Webcam

The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is the home of Canada’s national Cross-Country ski teams. Many members of the national ski team reside in Canmore or the Bow Valley.

Cross Country Canada official Website

Countdown to 2010 Olympics

The strongest cross-country ski team in Canadian history is gearing up for the Vancouver Olympics. "The team we'll take into the Games next February, I believe, will be the strongest and the deepest team we've ever head," said Dave Wood (Team Leader, National Ski Team), a fixture with the national program for more than a decade.

Featured Athlete

Chandra Crawford Olympic Gold 2006, skate sprint, Torino, Italy World Cup Gold 2008, skate sprint, Canmore Alberta World Cup Gold 2008, skate sprint, Lahti, Finland World Cup Bronze 2006, skate sprint, Davos, Switzerland Tour de Ski Bronze 2006, skate sprint, Munich, German Visit Chandra's official Website

Quick Links

Senior World Cup Team
Senior Development Team

Para-Nordic World Cup Team
Para-Nordic Development Team

The Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park is also home to Canada's biathlon team. Biathlon is a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Biathlon Canada official Website

Upcoming Events

March 2 - 7, 2010
Biathlon: Canadian National Championships, Canmore