Following his visit to Québec City at the end of the 19th century, the instigator of the modern Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin, deplored French Canadians’ lack of involvement in sport. In Québec City, summer sports were primarily practised by the English-speaking members of elite and exclusive clubs. Many of our sports—horse racing, tennis, golf, regattas, to name a few—have British origins. As urbanization progressed at the turn of the 20th century, sports slowly became more widespread and French speakers became increasingly involved.
Photo Moderne Enr.
This image shows a horse race at the Québec City racetrack. Called the Palais Central, this venue first opened in 1917 and continued to be popular for several decades. Introduced by the British after the Conquest, horse racing became popular over the years among French speakers. Québec City produced many excellent drivers.
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