Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials to be moved to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre; Prince George community thanked for unwavering support

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – After extensive efforts by the Local Organizing Committee, Nordiq Canada and the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials Organizing Committee have made the difficult decision to relocate the event from Prince George to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre near Vernon, BC.  

The competitions, formats, and Olympic Team onboarding session will proceed as planned from December 13-17, 2025. An event schedule will be published in the race notice.   

Current snow conditions at Caledonia Nordic Ski Centre have made it impossible to guarantee the quality of courses required for an Olympic qualification event, despite the best efforts of volunteers, snowmaking crews, and organizing committee members who have worked tirelessly to prepare the venue. With no flexibility in the competition timeline, and with Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre having sufficient natural snow accumulation, the difficult decision was made to move the Trials to Sovereign Lake. 

“This decision was extremely difficult, and we are deeply grateful to the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club and the Prince George community for everything they put into preparing for this event,” said Beckie Scott, CEO of Nordiq Canada. “Their commitment, professionalism, and passion reflect why Prince George is recognized as a world-class Nordic venue. Unfortunately, weather is the one factor none of us can control.” 

Nordiq Canada also extended its appreciation to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre for stepping in on short notice. “Sovereign Lake has a strong history of hosting high-quality competitions, and we are confident it will provide the conditions our athletes need as they compete for spots on the 2026 Olympic Team,” added Scott. 

A Sincere Thank You to Prince George  

Nordiq Canada extends its sincere appreciation to the volunteers, sponsors, funding partners, and community members in Prince George who committed their time, energy, and resources to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials. The support demonstrated by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, the Government of British Columbia, the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Tourism Prince George, Northern Development Initiative Trust, presenting sponsor Canadian Tire Prince George, and the wider community highlights the strength and passion for Nordic sport in Northern BC. Although the event will not take place in Prince George this year, the community’s dedication continues to position the region as a premier destination for future national and international competitions.