Gatineau,
18Dec
2026 Nordiq Canada WJr/U23 Trials – Candy Cane Cup
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- 2026 Nordiq Canada WJr/U23 Trials – Candy Cane Cup
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2026 Nordiq Canada WJr/U23 Trials – Candy Cane Cup
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Date
18 Dec – 21 Dec, 2026
Races
1 distance
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2026 Nordiq Canada WJr/U23 Trials – Candy Cane Cup
About the event
Set against the picturesque backdrop of winter in Gatineau, the FIS Eastern Canada Cup – Candy Cane Cup promises an exhilarating Nordic skiing experience from December 18 to 21 at the Nakkertok Nordic Ski Center. This event features sanctioned races for the ‘Open’ category by the FIS and marks the beginning of the Quebec and Ontario Cups. Skiers will navigate through pristine winter landscapes, testing their skills on challenging cross-country courses designed to qualify participants for prestigious events like the World Junior and U23 Championships. The atmosphere is electric with a blend of competitive spirit and festive cheer, making it an unmissable event for Nordic skiing enthusiasts.
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Gatineau.
Temperature-8.7° / -1.6°
Feels like-13.6° / -6.1°
Sunshine hours3h 19m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall1.1 cm
Wind10.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity80.7%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:34
Sunset16:21
About Gatineau
Learn more about the host city, Gatineau.
Gatineau is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, directly across from Ottawa, Ontario. Gatineau is the largest city in the Outaouais administrative region of Quebec and is also part of Canada's National Capital Region. As of 2021, Gatineau is the fourth-largest city in Quebec with a population of 291,041. Gatineau is also part of the Ottawa-Gatineau census metropolitan area with a population of 1,488,307, making it the fourth largest in Canada.
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