Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival

Experience Canada’s largest classical format cross-country ski festival, the Canadian Birkebeiner! Join hundreds of skiers and replicate the 800-year-old legend of the rescue of Norway’s infant heir to the throne.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is a proud gold sponsor of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival and the long-start races commence at the village.

We would like to thank our volunteers and all partners who help prepare our site for this event:

  • Alberta Parks
  • Canadian Birkebeiner Society
  • Elk Island National Park
  • Emcon Services Inc.
  • Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society
  • Lamont County


8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.