Low Down Articles
150 Years of History in the Hills
Article 5 of 24
This article first appeared in the "150 Years of History in the Hills" column in the March 8, 2017 issue of the The Low Down to Hull and Back News.
Reprinted with permission. Search complete list of Low Down Articles.
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This is the fifth in a continuing series of photo essays celebrating our Gatineau Valley history and heritage during Canada's sesquicentennial year. The series was created by the Gatineau Valley Historical Society, in collaboration with The Low Down to Hull and Back News. All photographs are courtesy of the Gatineau Valley Historical Society, with donors noted.
A century of winter lovin' Hills folk
There are many ways to combat our long and cold Canadian winters. We're certainly not the first generation to discover the joys of outdoor sports - Gatineau Valley residents have been skiing, skating, and snowshoeing for decades. Here is a sampling from early days in the Hills, including several with the Gatineau River as backdrop.
