The Oliphant Regatta
In 1903 a group of campers gathered on Cranberry Island for their annual picnic party. While guests enjoyed music and games, the main objective of the gathering was to discuss […]
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In 1903 a group of campers gathered on Cranberry Island for their annual picnic party. While guests enjoyed music and games, the main objective of the gathering was to discuss […]
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Golf courses began to appear in Bruce County in the early 1900’s when the sport was newly introduced to Canada. It was an activity enjoyed by men, women, and kids
Chesley first organized a hockey club in January of 1899 after having a good turn out to a practice. It is noted in an edition of The Chesley Enterprise that
According to Amy Buckley in her 1976 Cups Day address, there was a tennis club in Southampton prior to the First World War which boasted a membership of 100. By
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Found within the collection of the Museum are several curling tankards and several photos of curling teams with their trophies. Most were won by or feature the Southampton Curling Club,
With a large percentage of early settlers being Scots, and good cold winters for ice, it’s no surprise that curling had an early start in Bruce County. At the outset
Roller skating has been a popular past time for many generations. From the time of the invention of roller skates in the late 18th century, their design has evolved from
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The hardball team, known as the Southampton Fishermen was formed in the early 1930s, and played in the Ontario Baseball Amateur Association. In the midst of the Great Depression, sports
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