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Mon. Oct. 5, 2026
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Fri. Oct. 9, 2026
Explore Alberta & BC Sports Festivals
From thrilling mountain biking and backcountry challenges to local athletic competitions and outdoor recreation, Western Canada’s sports festivals celebrate the active spirit of the West. Explore our calendar of upcoming sports and outdoor events across Alberta and British Columbia, cheer on local athletes, and find your next unforgettable adventure.
"We hope what you discover across our Alberta and BC travel stories will lead you to unexpected adventures and new, learning experiences. Be sure and tell us where you end up.
#FestivalSeekers.
November 2026
Whistler Cornucopia
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Location: Whistler, British Columbia
Cornucopia means an abundant supply of good things. In Whistler there'll be plenty of good wines, food, and people.
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December 2026
Big White Winter Rally
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Location: Kelowna, British Columbia
Big White Winter Rally takes car racing to the extreme, as drivers speed across snow-covered roads for up to 25 kilometres. Catch the action between skiing or snowboarding at Big White Ski Resort.
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January 2027
Jasper in January
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Location: Jasper, Alberta
Two weeks of winter celebrations take over Jasper, with skiing and snowboarding, skating, sleigh rides, music and food.
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SnowDays
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Location: Banff, Alberta
SnowDays is twelve days of fun-filled heart pumping, activities and festivals jam-packed with winter adventures of all kinds.
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February 2027
Vernon Winter Carnival
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Location: Vernon, British Columbia
Western Canada's largest winter fest returns to Vernon Feb 5-14, 2027, for a celebration of all things winter!
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Silver Skate Festival
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
The Silver Skate Festival, one of Edmonton's longest running festivals, brings winter art, sport and culture together at Hawrelak Park.
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FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup presented by Waterloo Innovation Network
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
Head to WinSport Canada Olympic Park in Calgary to welcome the world’s best freestyle mogul skiers. This group of young athletes will be competing in the 2018 FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup, presented by Toyota.
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Winter Festival of Speed
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Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta
With car racing, snowmobile drags, small plane fly-ins, axe-throwing and winter family activities, the Winter Festival of Speed is an event with style and speed!
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