Ski Jumping at Mount Revelstoke National Historic Event
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Address :
Revelstoke, British Columbia
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
2014-09-30
Other Name(s):
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Ski Jumping at Mount Revelstoke
(Designation Name)
Research Report Number:
2013-01 (P)
Importance:
One of the earliest permanent jumps, and the largest natural ski jump in Canada.
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: Nels Nelsen Hill, Mount Revelstoke National Park, British Columbia
Between 1916 and 1975, championship ski jumping competitions took place here, on the magnificent “Big Hill.” Revelstoke produced many outstanding ski jumpers, including Nels Nelsen, Robert Lynburne, Isabel Coursier, and Hans Gunnarson. Dazzling crowds with their thrilling jumps, they set world records in ski jumping and helped enhance Canada’s international stature in the sport. Skiing traditions were brought here by Scandinavian immigrants, who advanced the mode of travel as a winter recreation and helped turn Mount Revelstoke into a venue for vibrant festivals and international competitions.