Canadian Ski Marathon
Attracting around 2000 participants every year, the Canadian Ski Marathon at Lachute in Quebec is one of the world's largest cross-country ski events.
The race was founded in 1967 by former Canadian national ski team member Don McLeod. It was designated, and remains, the longest "marathon ski tour" in the world. Beginning in Lachute and ending in Buckingham, it is made up of ten different sections spanning 160 kilometres of untouched countryside. All ages are encouraged to participate.
The event organisers provide useful support in the form of snacks, check points, a shuttle bus and ski wax services. Chartered coaches transport skiers from Toronto, Montreal and Gatineau, so it's not even necessary to drive. You can't beat a great cross-country event for testing endurance and skill, or as a personal challenge.
Related Information
Website: Canadian Ski Marathon Website
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Canadian Ski Marathon |
| Email: | ski@csm-mcs.com |
| Phone: | +1 819 770 6556 |
| Phone: | +1 877 770 6556 (toll-free) |
| Town Information: | Lachute |
| Full Name: | |
| Directions: | Just north of Ottowa. |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Canadian Ski Marathon |
| Email: | ski@csm-mcs.com |
| Phone: | +1 819 770 6556 |
| Phone: | +1 877 770 6556 (toll-free) |
| Name: | Quebec Tourist Office |
| Location: | Quebec |
| Address: | 12 rue Ste-Anne, Québec City, Quebec, Canada, G1R 3X2 |
| Email: | info@bonjourquebec.com |
| Phone: | +1 514 873 2015 |
| Fax: | +1 514 864 3838 |
| Name: | Canadian Tourism Commission |
| Location: | Canada |
| Address: | #1400-1055 Dunsmuir Street, Box 49230Vancouver, BC, V7X 1L2 Canada |
