March 16, 2017 (Quebec City, Que.) – On the eve of the FIS Cross Country World Cup Finals, the course and the site are ready to welcome the athletes and the crowd. A recent snowstorm covered the course on the Plains of Abraham with fresh snow, meaning the cross-country skiing elite will be able to perform in perfect conditions in the middle of Quebec City.

This morning, March 16, the athletes started their official training in the magical scenery. A few minutes before hitting the course, Alex Harvey and the Canadian Team attended a press briefing at the Hotel Le Concorde, welcomed by a tide of journalists. The media had the chance to interview the Canadian athletes and one of their coaches, Louis Bouchard.

During the weekend, the crowd will be able to watch the uphill/downhill racing from the great plain, close to the Martello Tower. Also, the entry next to the Athletes’ Village will offer a great panorama overseeing the fortifications. Finally, the finish line will be the best place to watch the athletes in the heat of the action!