Ice boat, Toronto Bay, 1907. Image: City of Toronto Archives
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Resource ID
8417
Access
Open
Credit Line
City of Toronto Archives
Date of Creation
1907
Keywords
sports history, transportation, sports, Toronto Harbour, Ice boat, Toronto Bay, Toronto Iceboat Association
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
Ice boat, Toronto Bay, 1907. Image: City of Toronto Archives
Description
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Toronto’s frozen bay came alive with winter sports. One of the more popular was iceboating, a common sight when the temperature dipped and the lake turned to ice. Racing iceboats was especially popular, including races held by the Toronto Rowing Club and Toronto Iceboat Association. By the 20th century, iceboating became more difficult in Toronto’s harbour. More ships served Toronto’s industries year-round, and icebreaker ships were often in use in the harbour during the winter, resulting in less ice for boats to glide across.