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Origins of Skiing in Canada's National Capital Region

As winter revs into gear, skiing enthusiasts will want to check out the Origins of Skiing in Canada's National Capital Region, an online exhibit from the Virtual Museum of Canada and the Canadian Ski Museum. With more than 100 artifacts on display (including photographs, articles, and memorabilia), the exhibit charts the history of skiing in Ottawa from the late nineteenth century through the 1960s. As the Canadian Ski Museum notes, "Historically, the origin of skiing activity in the National Capital Region is inseparable from the founding and evolution of the Ottawa Ski Club." Accordingly, many items also highlight the Ski Club and its influence on the sport. Visitors can browse items individually or explore four curated exhibits in the Stories section of the website. For instance, in George's Trail, visitors can read a 1924 article that claims to explain how the trail got its moniker.
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December 16th, 2016
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December 16th, 2016 at 8:57am
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December 16th, 2016 at 10:20am
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