Friday’s Nordic Fair is at the Ramada Conference Centre Edmonton: 11834 Kingsway, 119th Street & Kingsway, Edmonton, AB

The Nordic Fair is where you pick up your bibs between 12:00 pm noon and 8:00 pm Friday, socialize with skiers and sponsors, and get last minute wax tips, wax, souvenirs, and the latest in ski clothing from our sponsor retailers.

The Birkie has arranged for special rates at our host hotel the Ramada Conference Centre Edmonton.

Standard Room $109.00 + tax per night

Business Room $119.00 + tax per night

Suite $159.00 + tax per night

Other accommodation options: 

Sherwood Park hotels are approximately ˝ hour drive to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (start line for the 55 and 31 km events), and to  “Uncas Parking” for shuttle to short events.

Birkie Hostel, Strathcona Wilderness Centre. Friday, Feb 11 & Saturday, Feb 12. $26.25 per person per night. Skiers are responsible for bringing their own sleeping bags, towels and food. Fee includes xc ski trail pass and access to Centre facilities, including bunkbeds and group kitchen. Friday evening it's lights out and quiet at 10:30 p.m. so skiers can get an early start on Birkie Day. 780-922-3939 / email:swcinfo@strathcona.ab.ca

Franklin’s Inn, Sherwood Park (780) 467-1234  www.franklinsinn.com

$115 + tax. 
Includes hot breakfast buffet (6:00 am – 10:30 am).


Coast Edmonton East Hotel, Sherwood Park  (780) 464-4900 tollfree (866)-564-4780  www.coastedmontoneast.com
 $139.00 + tax. 
Attached to Millennium Place Recreation Centre, and just off Highway 16.


Ramada Sherwood Park (780) 467-6727  www.ramadasherwoodpark.com

$129.99 + tax. Includes continental breakfast. 


GO Backpackers Hostel in downtown Edmonton  www.gohostels.ca