"The paved roller ski/biathlon trails have been part of our strategic plan and vision at Caledonia Nordic for over 10 years and it's so amazing to see this vision become a reality in our community. We're so thankful to both PacifiCan and the Province of BC for the funding partnership that made this possible. Being the first purpose-built roller ski/biathlon competition trails in Canada, these paved trails are already attracting interest for both training and competitions from across the province as well as nationally and internationally. These also provide a safe training environment for our Caledonia Nordic athletes, which also includes the newly formed UNBC Nordic ski team. At the world level, these paved trails are also considered to be a game changer for our Canadian Nordic athletes to become more competitive with their European counterparts (who have the advantage of many roller ski/biathlon facilities in Europe). The trails have also been designed to support para roller/biathlon as well as recreational roller skiing and help fulfill the vision for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club to become a year-round Nordic Centre" -Kevin Pettersen, Project Manager, Caledonia Nordic Ski Club #cityofpg #princegeorgebc #caledonianordicskiclub
#BritishColumbia is home to breathtaking natural attractions and outdoor recreation experiences that bring the world to our doorstep. Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $950,000 in PacifiCan funding for five organizations in Northern British Columbia. This includes: ⛸️ $250,000 for Tourism Prince George to install an open-air skating rink and create a vibrant vendor market 🎿 $234,650 for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club to build Canada’s first paved roller ski and biathlon competition trails in Prince George 🏕️ $198,235 for Village of Granisle to improve amenities at the New Beach Campground near Babine Lake, the longest natural lake in British Columbia Learn more about how PacifiCan is helping enhance outdoor recreation and increase visitors to smaller communities and rural areas ➡️ https://ow.ly/wm1i50UgXA3 #PropelBC --- La Colombie-Britannique propose des attractions naturelles à couper le souffle et offre des expériences de loisirs de plein air uniques qui amènent le monde à notre porte. Aujourd’hui, l’honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, ministre de la Protection civile et ministre responsable de l’Agence de développement économique du Pacifique Canada (PacifiCan), a annoncé l’octroi d’un financement de plus de 950 000 $ à cinq organisations du nord de la Colombie-Britannique. Il s’agit notamment de : ⛸️ 250 000 $ pour Tourism Prince George afin d’installer une patinoire en plein air et de créer un marché dynamique; 🎿234 650 $ pour le Caledonia Nordic Ski Club afin de construire les premières pistes pavées de ski à roulettes et de biathlon au Canada à Prince George; 🏕️ 198 235 $ pour le village de Granisle afin d'améliorer les installations du terrain de camping de New Beach près du lac Babine, le plus long lac naturel de la province. Pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont PacifiCan contribue à améliorer les loisirs de plein air et à promouvoir le tourisme dans les petites collectivités et les régions rurales ➡️ https://ow.ly/3tpP50UgXA2 #StimulerLaCB