Alpine Canada Considers Whistler and Panorama for Future Men’s World Cup Downhill Events

The organization seeks to establish a new national speed training center and revive domestic World Cup races after Lake Louise's discontinuation.

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.