Sports in Canada
Nothing unites Canadians
like sports.
Over 8.3 million Canadians
participate regularly in one
or more sports at some
level.
More than anything else,
sports reflect what
Canadians value most: the
pursuit of excellence,
fairness and ethics,
inclusion and participation.
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey, referred to as
simply "hockey", is Canada's
most prevalent winter sport, the
most popular spectator sport,
and the most successful sport in
international competition. It is
the official national winter sport
of Canada, where the game
enjoys immense popularity.
As a fast-paced physical sport, hockey is most popular in areas of North
America (particularly in Canada and northern parts of the United States)
and Europe that are sufficiently cold for natural reliable seasonal ice cover.
Ice Hockey
Ice hockey is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use
wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck(硬橡胶
冰球) into their opponent's net.
The game is played between two teams with six players (five
skaters and a goalie) on the ice. A team usually consists of two
winger(翼锋), one centerman(中锋), a pair of defensemen(中
锋)and one goalie(守门员).
Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to
take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. Each
team has a goaltender who tries to stop the puck from going
into the goal or "net."
Ice Hockey
Layout of a hockey rink
National Hockey League (NHL )
The National Hockey League (NHL)
is an “unincorporated not-for-profit
association(非注册非盈利性联盟 )”
which operates a major professional ice
hockey league. Currently there are 30
franchised[ˈfrænˌtʃaɪzd] member
clubs, 23 located in the United States
and 7 in Canada.
Headquartered in New York City, the NHL is widely considered to be the premier
professional ice hockey league in the world, and one of the major professional
sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The Stanley Cup (斯坦利杯), the
oldest professional sports trophy ['trəʊfɪ] in North America, is awarded annually to
the league playoff champion at the end of each season.
Ice Hockey Stars
辛尼·克罗斯比 (Sidney Crosby )
韦恩·格雷茨基（Wayne Gretzky）
Skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a sport that has captured the hearts of Canadians.
Canadians learn to ski when they are very young. In winter, the
whole country are covered with snow. And skiing become a very
popular winter sport.
Canada is undoubtedly one of
the world‘s top ski
destinations. The excellent
snow conditions, spacious
pistes (滑雪道), perfectly
groomed runs and superb
powder are just a few of the
many attractions that can be
found in Canada.
Canadian Ski Resorts
Canada boasts hundreds of ski areas, including
world-renowned resorts in Whistler, Banff, Lake
Louise, Alberta, as well as an abundance of crosscountry ski trails.
In fact, no matter where Canadian live (except the
Prairies (大草原地区)) in this country, they can find the
nearest ski slopes, which are usually no more
than one hour's drive away from their homes.
Canadian Ski Resorts
Whistler Ski Resort
Banff Ski Resort
Lake Louise Ski Resort
Other Winter Sports
Skating is one of the most popular national sports, and ice hockey
need superb skating skills. Speed Skating on both long-track and shorttrack is where Canada truly shines. Also, Canada excels in figure skating.
Some people dislike strenuous sports,
and choose to drive snowmobiles(雪地摩
托). But they have to bear engine noises
and exhaust fumes from the snowmobiles.
Otherwise, dog sledding(狗拉雪橇) can
be more interesting and eco-friendly.
Canada‘s weather and temperature are
absolutely suitable for ice fishing(冰钓),
and it is an excellent way to relax and
blend in with nature.
Lacrosse [ləˈkrɔs ]
Lacrosse is a team sport,
originally played by the native
people of North America. Today it
remains part of local culture.
Lacrosse is played by thousands
of people across Canada and the
northern and eastern part of the
United States. From its origin,
such as “The Creator's Game”
and the codifying by a Canadian
dentist, lacrosse have stood the
test of time and the path of
controversial, which makes it
become an official Canadian
national sport.
Canadian Football
Canadian football
is a form
of gridiron football played in Canada in
which two teams of 12 players compete
attempting to advance a ball into the
opposing team's scoring area (end
zone). Canadian football and American
football have shared origins and are
closely related, but have significant
differences.
Canadian football is Canada‘s second most popular spectator sport, and the
Canadian Football League’s annual championship, the Grey Cup, is one of
the country's largest annual sports event.
Canoeing [kəˈnu:ɪŋ]
Canoeing is the best way to enjoy the natural
beauty of lakes and mountains . Canoe [kə'nu:] and kayak
[ˈkaɪˌæk] are two different boats. Canoes are open boats,
just as the previous wood canoes manufactured by
Indians. And canoes are suitable for lake sailing. A
kayak is an enclosed boat, and can float in rapids.
It seems very easy for everyone to learn canoeing. But
some specialized instruction must be received before
rowing a kayak.
Canoe and kayak
Kayak
Canoe
Commemorative
coin
Early Canadian
one-dollar coin
Hunting
Hunting used to be a means
of subsistence, but today it
becomes an outdoor sport
prevalent in Canada. Large tracts
of forest and a variety of wild
animals make Canada a hunter’s
paradise.
Each kind of animal has a strict
hunting season, and
Canada has unusually tough
restrictions on this. You must
attend hunting safety classes and
get a license before you hunting
for animals with your gun.
Fishing
Canada, the "country of thousand
lakes," is a vast country with the most
natural lakes in the world. Among
numerous outdoor activities, eighty
percent of the Canadian men love
fishing.
There is a hard and fast rule on fishing
period for special species in Canada.
Illegal fishing or fishing without a
license will be subject to severe
punishment.
Camping
Canadian have deep love with outdoor activities, and they are
good at camping. There are many campsites across Canada,
and most of them provide showers and toilets.
Other Sports Variety
In addition to the sports above, a variety of other sports are played in
Canada, including swimming, basketball, soccer, American football,
baseball, tennis and golf.
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