Canadians want to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup at home

The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que., leads a host team of 26 athletes into the first World Cup held in Canmore, Alta., in eight years.

Canadians want to make the most of a rare cross-country ski World Cup at home
A male skier, wearing a orange ski goggles, a black and white ski suit and blue bib, is hunched forward with his ski poles tucked under his arm.

The Canmore Nordic Centre feels like home to Antoine Cyr. The cross-country skier hopes that's to his advantage at a rare Canadian World Cup stop. The 25-year-old from Gatineau, Que., leads a host team of 26 athletes into the first World Cup held in Canmore, Alta., in eight years.