APIK Fest made its debut in Mississauga from February 7 to 9, 2025, transforming Celebration Square into a dynamic urban snowpark. The event featured ski and snowboard competitions, snowskate demonstrations, DJ sets, and after-parties, attracting winter sports enthusiasts and families alike.
Notable Skiers at APIK
Tom Wallisch (USA): A skiing legend out of retirement
Megan Oldham (Canada): Ontario local and hometown hero
Jesper Tjäder (Sweden): One of the GOATs
Olivia Asselin (Canada): Stylish phenom from Quebec
Rail Jam Results
Athletes competed for a total prize pool of $100,000 CAD, with equal awards for men and women in each sport.
Women’s Ski
- Taylor Lundquist
- Marion Balsamo
- Megan Oldham
Men’s Ski
- Jackson Karsteter
- Tom Wallisch
- Kuura Koivisto
Beyond the competition, APIK Fest offered something for everyone—free snowskate lessons, pop-up shops, food trucks, and an overall electric atmosphere that made you forget it was the middle of winter. And for those who couldn’t care less about the Super Bowl, this was the perfect place to be, surrounded by big air, big vibes, and a crowd that was fully invested in the action.
If you missed it, don’t worry—there’s already talk of APIK Fest becoming a staple event in Mississauga’s winter calendar. Until then, check out the replay of ski finals here.
Check out our interview with bronze medal winner Megan Oldham here
