Skiers will race in three disciplines over the long weekend of competition, starting with a Freestyle Sprint on Friday, March 17, followed by a 10/15k Classic Mass Start on Saturday, March 18 and culminating in a 10/15k Freestyle Pursuit on Sunday, March 19. Athletes can look forward to spectacular views of the St. Lawrence River from the clifftop course around Cap Diamant, with stretches alongside Old Quebec’s city walls and majestic Martello Tower and both start and finish lines on the historic Plains of Abraham. Spectators are in for a treat too, almost a year to the day after the Quebec City leg of Ski Tour Canada 2016 showcased the city’s charms. The technical details of the event will be released in the next few weeks. For now, suffice it to say that more than 150 athletes from around 20 countries will be back in Quebec City for the event. “Here on the circuit, you can really feel how stoked the athletes are to be skiing in Quebec City again,” said local favourite Alex Harvey, who is having an exceptional season so far. “Everyone had such a fantastic experience last time, and for me it’s a real privilege to be wrapping up the season on home ground.”