55+ & Free: Photo Cafe: Winter Sports
Browse through the Museum’s collection of winter sports photographs from the 1960s-1980s and share your knowledge with Museum staff.
Thistle Rink Memories
Here’s a question for ya— why did everyone stand to watch hockey at the Thistle Rink? There is even people standing in the rafters!
Did You Know: The Thistle Rink Was Almost Called…
Before they named the newly built Thistle Rink in the 1920s there were many names in the running. Here are just a few!
Thistles Presented with Loving Cups
After the Kenora Thistles hockey team won the Stanley Cup, there was celebration in Kenora and the team was presented with Loving Cups.
Kenora Thistles, 1940
Missing hockey? Well, at least one MUSE staff member certainly is! Here’s a highlight from our archives: 80 years ago this week, the Kenora Thistles Junior “A” team defeated the Winnipeg Monarchs to become champions of the Manitoba Junior South Division.
Kenora’s Annual Dog Derby
Read about the history of the Kenora’s Annual Dog Derby which was held semi-annually from April 1899-1932.
Teeing Off: Golf’s Beginnings in Kenora
In 1912, discussions go underway regarding the development of a golf course and club in Kenora. Learn the history of golf in Kenora.
Horse Racing On Lake of the Woods
In the late 1890s and early 1900s, it was not an uncommon sight to see horse and cutter races taking place on the frozen bays around Rat Portage.
The Thistle Hockey Team Wins the Stanley Cup
The Kenora Thistle hockey team was the smallest team to ever win the Stanley Cup. Read more about how the Thistles took home the cup!
The Gold Street Toboggan and Ski Slide
Tobogganing and skiing continue to be popular winter activities in Kenora today, but did you know Kenora once had large ski slides and jumps?