Edmonton 
Events Description
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. Now in its 36th year, the Birkie continues the tradition of honouring perseverance, courage and fortitude…as well as lots of Nordic Fun for the whole family!
Join us on routes of 55 (with or without 6 kg backpack), 31, 29 skate ski, 13, 4 or 2.5 km.
Who is it for?
all-ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Barnebirkie Family Ski: $5
Feast: $42 & up
Ski: $25 & up
How to get tickets?
Phone: 7804307153
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
February 9-11, 2024
- Nordic Fair and Bib Pick-Up — Friday, February 9, 2024 | Noon – 8 p.m. @ The Broadmoor Clubhouse, 2100 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
- Birkie Saturday, February 10, 2023
- Vikings Feast — February 10 | 6:00 pm @ The Broadmoor Clubhouse, 2100 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
- Barnebirkie Family Ski — Sunday, February 11, 11 am to 2 pm @ Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Venue:
Birkie Long Course ski events, 55km and 31km, start 50 km east of Edmonton at the Ukrainian Village and finish at Waskahegan Staging Area, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area.
Birkie Short course ski events, 13km, 8 km, 4 km and 2km, start and finish 48 km east of Edmonton at Waskahegan Staging Area, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area.
Barnebirkie family ski events, 3 km and 1 km, takes place in the City of Edmonton at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, 13221 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton
Full Moon Birkie, 12 km, starts and finishes 48 km east of Edmonton at Waskahegan Staging Area, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation area.
Nordic Fair and Viking Feast, The Broadmoor Clubhouse, 2100 Oak Street, Sherwood Park
