Canadian Ski Museum

The Canadian Ski Museum (French: ''Le Musée canadien du ski'') is a museum based in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. It was founded in 1971 by a dedicated group of volunteers and ski enthusiasts. Shortly thereafter, in 1975 the museum was incorporated. Since 2011 it has left the Ottawa location with collection online or stored.

The museum's founders recognized the rapid expansion and development of the sport of skiing over the years; this inspired them to collect not only the material and artifacts related to skiing, but also the various stories associated with the early years. These artifacts and stories remain to be the foundation from which the museum has built its world-class collection.

Upon the museum's opening, Herman 'Jackrabbit' Smith-Johannse

acted as the Patron of the Canadian Ski Museum, and donated several of his prize possessions to the collection. Within the museum exhibit is an area devoted to 'Jackrabbit', the protagonist and practitioner of cross country and wilderness skiing who lived and breathed skiing for 111 years of his legendary life.

The Canadian Ski Museum's unparalleled collection of artifacts and archival holdings are a priceless part of Canadian cultural heritage. Since the Museum's beginnings, the collection has continued to grow, and the presentations of displays and stories about the history of skiing in Canada have increased. The museum has an incredible collection of photographs, memorabilia, skis, poles and ski clothing donated by skiers, all devoted to preserving the memory of Canada's skiing past.

At present, volunteers supported by a small paid staff, carry out the Museum's activities. The Museum relies on the support of friends and donors to continue to preserve and present Canadian Ski Heritage.

The Canadian Ski Museum established the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 198

Since the creation of the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame over 140 people have been inducted. The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame honours the pioneers, competitors, builders and industry personnel that have contributed significantly to Canada's skiing/snowboarding heritage.

The Canadian Ski Museum is a registered Canadian Charity and governed by a board of directors, operating through the chair of the board and an executive committee. The Canadian Ski Museum is recognized by the Fédération Internationale de Ski ("FIS") the International Ski Federation.

Sources

*Virtual Museum of Canad

*Pacific Rim Snow Sports Allianc

*Canadian Museum of Civilizatio

*International Skiing Heritage Associatio



File:Isabel Coursier at Big Hill.jpg, Isabel Coursier at Big Hill ski jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
File:Big Bend Ski Jump, 1947.jpg, Big Bend Ski Jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada 1947
File:Big Bend Ski Jump, 1939.jpg, Big Bend Ski Jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada 1939
File:Big Bend Ski Jump, 1940s.jpg, Big Bend Ski Jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada 1940s
File:Art Johnson at the Big Bend Ski Jump.jpg, Big Bend Ski Jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
File:Nels Nelsen at Big Hill, Revelstoke, 1916.jpg, Big Bend ski jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada 1916
File:Big Hill, Revelstoke, 1916.jpg, Big Hill ski jump in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada 1916
File:Nels Nelsen sets world record at Revelstoke in 1925.jpg, Nels Nelsen sets world record at Revelstoke British Columbia, 1925

See also

*Pierre Harvey
*Jackrabbit Johannsen
* Nancy Greene
*Canadian Ski Patrol

References

External links

Canadian Ski Museum official website Canadian Ski Hall of Fame official website

{{National museums of Canada

Museums established in 1971
1971 establishments in Quebec
Museums in Quebec
Sports museums in Canada
Charities based in Canada
Skiing in Canada
Ski museums and halls of fame