La Fédération de Patinage de Vitesse du Québec (FPVQ) has confirmed that the Gáetan Boucher Speed Skating Oval in Québec City will host this event during January 23-24, 2010. The oval, named for one of Canada’s greatest Olympic speed skaters, is one of 2 national training centres for the long track team and was the site of the Masters International Speed Skating Games in both 1996 and 2001.
Marathon racing on Gaetan Boucher Oval - December 2007As Canada’s oldest urban centre, Québec City recently celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2008. The tremendous cultural and historical qualities of the area, in addition to the fast ice of one of Canada’s great speed skating centres, promise a great experience for all event participants.
Keep watching for additional information as it becomes available.
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