Plan your next winter vacation in British Columbia and discover cross country skiing, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and dog sledding in a unique natural setting at BC Nordic ski areas and resorts.

Over 1000 km of cross country ski trails on a wide range of terrain, excellent snow conditions, and a long winter season make British Columbia the ultimate cross country skiing destination in North America.

Visit the BC Nordic event calendar for loppets, winter festivals, and other events and activities that the entire family can enjoy.

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Events

Kelowna Apple Loppet at Telemark Nordic Trails
Saturday Jan 28, 2012
The Annual Kelowna Apple Loppet is part of the BC Interior Loppet Series. Lots of post-race refreshm...

Rossland Winter Carnival
Sunday Jan 29, 2012
The Rossland Winter Carnival is Canada's longest running winter carnival, 2012 marks the 115...

News

Ski in the morning, surf in the afternoon
January 6, 2012
By Kathleen Kenna, special to the Star MOUNT WASHINGTON, B.C.-There is nothing like this mountain i...

Snowshoeing: A foray into the white pale of winter
January 3, 2012
By Dawn Green, Vancouver Sun Enduring the howling winds and waist-deep snow of winter, the first No...

Ski Tip

GET FIT
30 minutes of cross country skiing burns between 250-500 calories per hour, lowers elevated blood pressure and uses every muscle group in the body.

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