Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I be able to buy orienteering equipment at the events?
A: Yes, you sure can. Canada's favorite orienteering equipment supplier, the O-Store will be on-site offering sales of orienteering equipment, shoes, and clothing.
Q: What is the difference between a "Model event" and a "Training event"?
A: A model event will be in terrain that is very similar to the competition and mapped to similar standards. A training event may be mapped by a different mapper, or mapped no so recently, and the terrain will not necessarily be representative of the competition area.
Q: I am an international traveller, can you suggest a SIM card option in Canada?
A: Yes, we suggest ROAM mobility. You can get a SIM card and have a daily/weekly cell phone plan More details here.
Q: Where can I rent camping gear?
A: Here are a few suggestions:
Q: Will you be enforcing the requirement to carry Bear Spray?
A: Yes. You will not be allowed to start any race from July 29 - August 1 if you do not have bear spray. You will be disqualified if you finish without it. For full information please visit our Bear Spray information page.
A: Yes, you sure can. Canada's favorite orienteering equipment supplier, the O-Store will be on-site offering sales of orienteering equipment, shoes, and clothing.
- Friday July 22 – 10am onwards, at Registration/package pickup at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall
- Saturday July 23 – closed
- Sunday July 24 –at WCOC Long distance race (location to be determined, probably at the parking)
- Friday July 29 – 10am onwards, at Registration / Package pickup at the Canmore Nordic Centre
- Saturday July 30 – closed
- Sunday July 31 – at COC Long distance race, in the finish arena
- Monday August 1 – at COC Sprint & Sprint Relay in the finish arena
- Everyday – open online at o-store.ca
Q: What is the difference between a "Model event" and a "Training event"?
A: A model event will be in terrain that is very similar to the competition and mapped to similar standards. A training event may be mapped by a different mapper, or mapped no so recently, and the terrain will not necessarily be representative of the competition area.
Q: I am an international traveller, can you suggest a SIM card option in Canada?
A: Yes, we suggest ROAM mobility. You can get a SIM card and have a daily/weekly cell phone plan More details here.
Q: Where can I rent camping gear?
A: Here are a few suggestions:
- Jasper: Source for Sports
- Banff/Canmore: Rent A Tent / Backtrax
- Calgary: University of Calgary Outdoor Centre / MEC
- Edmonton: Rent eh Tent Canada / MEC
Q: Will you be enforcing the requirement to carry Bear Spray?
A: Yes. You will not be allowed to start any race from July 29 - August 1 if you do not have bear spray. You will be disqualified if you finish without it. For full information please visit our Bear Spray information page.