Canadian Birkie Ski Festival

Feb 7, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

Takes place east of Edmonton, in the areas of Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village & Elk Island National Park

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Enjoy a celebration of cross country skiing and Nordic Legends.

The Birkie is Western Canada’s Premier Nordic Ski Event and one of only three Birkebeiner Loppets in the world – Norway and the USA host the other two. Formed in 1985, the Birkie continues the tradition of honouring perseverance, courage and fortitude…as well as lots of Nordic Fun for the whole family!

February 7th
Nordic Fair and Bib Pick-Up, Broadmoor Clubhouse, Sherwood Park

February 8th
* 55 km with pack Torskeklubben Birkebeiner
* 55 km Birkie Lite
* 31 km Imperial Oil Birkie Tour
* 13 km Global Edmonton Mini Birkie
* 8 km Birkie Fun Ski
* 2 or 4 km Birkie Ole’s Tour
* Vikings Feast in the evening

February 9th
Barnebirkie kids and family ski event

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Canadian Birkie Ski Festival

Feb 7, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025

Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area

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