How the Snowmobile Reinvented Winter
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This virtual Google Arts and Culture exhibition explores the transformative impact of the snowmobile on winter life in Canada and beyond. From its humble beginnings as a practical solution for navigating snowy terrains to its rise as an iconic symbol of winter recreation, the snowmobile revolutionized how people experience and interact with winter.
Through a captivating collection of photographs and historical advertisements discover the story of Joseph-Armand Bombardier, the Canadian inventor who pioneered the snowmobile, and learn how his innovation opened up remote regions, connected communities, and created new opportunities for winter sports and tourism.
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