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Excitement came to Charlesbourg in 1930 when an international dog sled race passed through the village centre. During the three-stage race, racers covered 40 miles a day, starting in Québec City and finishing in Stoneham, via Lac-Saint-Charles. That year’s winner, Manitoba champion Emile St-Godard, achieved the feat in 11 hours, 1 minute and 27 seconds.
1922 - 1950

Culture, leisure and sports in Charlesbourg

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!

International dog sled race

Auteur inconnu Excitement came to Charlesbourg in 1930 when an international dog sled race passed through the village centre. During the three-stage race, racers covered 40 miles a day, starting in Québec City and finishing in Stoneham, via Lac-Saint-Charles. That year’s winner, Manitoba champion Emile St-Godard, achieved the feat in 11 hours, 1 minute and 27 seconds.
Chronoscope Have you ever attended this type of competition? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Société d’histoire de Charlesbourg Document in the public domain (free of copyright) - Société d'histoire de Charlesbourg - Date: 1930