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Past stories Georgian Bay Bald Eagles Banff Film Festival Beaches of PEI Christmas Bird Count Cycling Cape Breton Charlottetown Polar Bear Capital Winter Rock Climbing - Quebec Cross-Country Ski Marathon Cycling PEI Epicurean Adventures PEI's French Flair Haida Gwaii Holidays on Horseback Killarney Provincial Park Kluane National Park Learning to Luge Heritage in Lunenburg Manitoba Traditions Manitoulin Island Whale Watching - East Coast Churchill Snowmobiling Pangnirtung - Fine Art Quebec's Backcountry Red Mountain Skiing Seabird Sanctuaries - Nfld. Silver Star Mountain Resort Northern Baffin Island Ski and Snowboard Week Royal St. John's Regatta Cool Summer Schools Sunshine Village Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Gourmet Whistler Winter in the Wilderness Yukon River Quest Yukon Quest

Whether you spend the night in a charming inn or a five-star hotel, you'll ski your heart out during the day. That's the spirit of winter camaraderie that has kept the Canadian Ski Marathon alive and well for 30 years. What started as a makeshift 160-kilometres-long Centennial trek through the backyards between Montréal and Ottawa has become Canada's premier cross-country event. Mark you calendar for February 9 to 10, 2008, when thousands of participants from toddlers to seniors will turn out to ski the Canadian Shield's breathtaking winter landscapes. With ten short sections, the marathon allows participants to set their own pace and distance — in this marathon, everybody wins. Check the links below for more information on the Canadian Ski Marathon.

www.csm-mcs.com
Welcome to the home site home of the Canadian Ski Marathon. The online presence of this great cross-country tradition tells its wonderful history and provides all the support information you need, such as trail maps, registration forms, conditions and accommodation rates and services, so you can participate in the world's longest ski marathon.

www.outaouais-tourism.ca
This is a wonderful website about the entire Outouais region, its charms and attractions. You'll find basic information, maps, tourism packages and a complete list of festivals and events in the region, including the Canadian Ski Marathon. It's just one of the events that winter brings to life!

www.xcskiworld.com
This site makes the GI-normous world of cross-country skiing real and accessible for the beginner. It answers all kinds of FAQ with basic info on how to get started, how to handle the first time out, fitness requirements and choosing the right gear. Knowledge is power, and this is a great way to arm yourself with the terminiology and information needed to get the most out of your cross-country experience.