Ice Canoe presents the faces of a sport that’s all about team spirit and dedication.
Let the Season Begin!
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1
Aaron Bass meets Catherine Paquin, Jack Wolfskin and her team a few moments before she takes part in a friendly competition on the river.
A Day at the Beach
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2
Aaron Bass meets with the Noos Technologie ice canoe team for a freezing day at the beach.
Québec: Lévis Crossing
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3
Aaron Bass hops on a ferry crossing from Quebec City to Lévis where he meets with the Château Frontenac Le Soleil ice canoe team.
Signing Up
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4
Aaron Bass goes to Portneuf where one of the circuit races takes place and where the city created the Festival de la Banquise.
An Island Tradition
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5
Aaron Bass goes to l'Isle-aux-Coudres in Charlevoix to meet with enthusiasts of an island tradition.
A Brief History of Ice Canoe
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1
Learning about the origin of the canoe; from it's very inception, made by the First Nations, to the very first members of the Lachance Family; how the design and purpose of the canoe has evolved over time.
The Carnival of Quebec's Race
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2
Ice canoeing is one of the main events held during the winter Carnival of Quebec; the very first ice canoe race takes place in the city in 1894, with the tradition still living on today.
The Ice Canoe Initiation
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3
In 2014, ice canoeing is officially recognized as an integral part of Quebec's heritage; the Festival de la Banquise, which hosts a race by the same name, showcases and promotes the historical significance and spectacular nature of this sport.
The Rescue Boat
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4
As extreme as ice canoeing may seem, it is also practiced extremely safely; there are always first responders, the UMA 17, a unique all-season rescue boat, ready to jump into action.