In researching snowshoes, I can’t say enough about the completeness and usefulness of the website of the Canadian Archives. I’ve selected some images here that really caught my eye and remind me of the native snowshoes we have in our own collection.

Strapping on Snowshoes.
Strapping on Snowshoes.


Indian Hunter on Snowshoes.
First Nation Indian Hunter on Snowshoes.


Returning home on snowshoes.
Returning home on snowshoes.


Nicholas Vincent by Bainbridge.
Nicholas Vincent by Bainbridge.


Skiing on Snowshoes.
Skiing on Snowshoes.


Snowshoe race.
Snowshoe race.


MicMac, Mi'kmaq Indian Snowshoes.
MicMac, Mi’kmaq Indian Snowshoes.


Going to War on Snowshoes.
Going to War on Snowshoes.