By Emma Djukic, November 23 2024—
Winter sports have long held a cherished place in the traditions of Indigenous peoples across Canada, weaving together recreation, survival and cultural expression. For thousands of years, these activities have symbolized a profound connection … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, December 1 2018 —
For a nation that prides itself on its winter sports prowess, is winter sport — or any sport for that matter — really accessible to most Canadians?
Hockey — the quintessential Canadian sport … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 21 2017 —
Calgary’s biting air and slushy streets don’t exactly beckon us to spend more time outdoors in winter. Most of us prefer to bundle up in a blanket and admire the snow from afar. … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, November 17, 2015 —
Canada’s long track speed skating team made a stellar international debut this past weekend at the first portion of the International Skating Union World Cup Championships. The Olympic Oval hosted the event, defending … Read the rest
Eric Gonzalez, September 29 2015 —
It’s been an interesting couple years for Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris. The 21-year-old rose to prominence during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics as he became the first Canadian to reach the podium, capturing the … Read the rest
