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Sports and Leisure

University Sports

Canadian universities and colleges offer many sports for both men and women. While its most famous sport is ice hockey, Canada has a wide range of programs for young athletes. In fact, over 10,000 university students participate in 11 sport disciplines governed by the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) organization. Universities in Canada are home to competitive teams, ranging from soccer and lacrosse (Canada's national summer sport) to rugby and figure-skating. Information on some popular inter-university sports can be found at the following websites.

Within the CIS organization there are four main conferences:

Winter Sports and Recreation

Canada is the perfect place for anyone who loves the thrill and adventure of winter sports. With a variety of mountain ranges and plenty of snowfall, athletes of all ages and levels can hit the slopes and join the fun, or take to the ice with one of Canada's many excellent ice hockey or figure-skating clubs.

Cross-Country Skiing
Canada's fresh powder snow provides a great opportunity for anyone interested in cross-country skiing- a growing sport which now attracts some two million skiers.
Skiing/Snowboarding
The abundance of fresh snowfall and mountainous slopes makes Canada home to millions of skiers and snowboarders. Most universities have ski/snowboard clubs that provide regular trips to the slopes.
Figure-skating

Whether you take to the ice for fun and recreation or for the thrill of competition, Canada has various programs and clubs for anyone wanting to skate to the next level.

Outdoor Adventures

Winter doesn't last all year! In Spring, Summer, or Fall students can explore Canada's vast wilderness -- a paradise for anyone who loves outdoor pastimes. With more fresh water than any other nation, Canada has endless waterways for canoeing, kayaking, and white water rafting. Explore the wilderness and experience the landscape's breathtaking beauty and pristine silence by backpacking, rock climbing, caving, or mountain biking through Canada's versatile terrain.