Overview

• Whistler and Panorama, B.C., are being evaluated as potential hosts for men’s World Cup downhill ski races, aiming to replace the now-discontinued Lake Louise event.
• Alpine Canada plans to build a national alpine speed training center to support athlete development and facilitate hosting future World Cup events.
• The cancellation of the 2024 women’s giant slalom races in Mont-Tremblant due to weather resulted in significant financial losses and disrupted momentum for Alpine Canada.
• Lake Louise was dropped as a venue due to high operational costs, low attendance, and logistical challenges, despite its long history of hosting World Cup races.
• Alpine Canada aims to finalize a new location by 2026, with Panorama and Whistler offering promising infrastructure and potential for investment to meet international standards.