This album, made by the Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg, presents various facets of daily life in this neighbouring town of Québec City in the early 20th century. It reveals a dynamic community life, with sports practices and organizations starting to appear. In winter, the scenery was transformed by deep snow, adding a magical feel to the local landscape. The famous local zoo was even home to a polar bear! Come and explore the past!
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A variety of sports was played in schoolyards in the early 20th century. The clergy closely supervised the students’ activities, which included hockey, baseball, lacrosse and track and field. When school leagues were created in the 1930s, sports grew in importance for young people.
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