The Alberta World Cup Society is excited to organize and host over 150 of the world’s leading Para Cross-Country Skiing athletes at the world-renowned Canmore Nordic Centre Provincial Park. This event is a collaborative effort, proudly presented in partnership with Nordiq Canada and the International Ski and Snowsport Federation (FIS).
Kicking off this momentous occasion is the Opening Ceremony on December 3rd, 2025,at the Canmore Civic Centre. This special date aligns with the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, offering a powerful start to a week of incredible sport and celebration of ability.
About Para Cross-Country Skiing Para Cross-Country Skiing showcases incredible talent from athletes with various physical impairments, who are classified into three categories: sitting, standing, and visually challenged. Many of these elite competitors also excel in biathlon races.
Key Competition Information:
Competition Dates: December 4 – 7, 2025
Daily Schedule:
Tuesday December 2
Unofficial Training - No Races
Wednesday December 3
Unofficial Training - No Races
4:00PM-4:40PM - Opening Ceremony at Civic Centre (Downtown Canmore)
Thursday December 4
10:00AM-1:50PM - 10km Interval Start, Classic Technique (Sit Ski, Visually impaired and Standing)
Friday December 5
10:00AM-2:00PM - Official Training - No Races
Saturday December 6
10:00AM-3:00PM - Sprint Races, Free Technique (Sit Ski, Visually Impaired and Standing)
Sunday December 7
10:00AM-3:00PM - Para Mass Start 20km, Classic Technique (Sit Ski, Visually Impaired and Standing)
Trails & Facilities in use
-Biathlon Stadium
-Biathlon Range (Closed)
-Biathlon Competition Trails
-Banff Loop
-Biathlon Building
-Wax Room Building
-Meeting Room A
Public access
Please check the Canmore Nordic Centre's Trail Report to determine what will be open to the public on certain days and times (Week of event). Although the Banff Trail and Banff Loop will be used for the Sitting portion of the event, the Banff Trail will be separated down the middle with fencing to allow for General Public to access one side. This will be 2-way and narrow.
Volunteering opportunities please contact Tara Spenrath [email protected]
