Bulkley Valley Museum

February 8, 2010

BV Museum celebrates 2010 Olympics with new skiing exhibit

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS, THE BULKLEY VALLEY MUSEUM PRESENTS

SKIING AROUND HUDSON BAY MOUNTAIN 1930 – 1950

A retrospective look at the introduction and evolution of skiing around Hudson Bay Mountain in the heart of the beautiful Bulkley Valley.

This exhibition features the contribution of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants to the sport of skiing and the construction of the first ski jumps in Smithers. Using homemade skis and poles, these pioneer skiing men and women fostered a passion for skiing in northern B.C.

This exhibition tells the story of the role of a special mountain in the winter sports culture of northern B.C.

Dates:
Jan 15 to May 7, 2010

Times:
9 – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Admission by donation
Tour groups welcome
Location:

Bulkley Valley Museum, Smithers
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Website: http://www.bvmuseum.ca