. Canada : a descriptive text book . 20 CANADA. land. There is far more fresh air and sunlight. Many of the houses have gardens attached and all have at least a little bit of yard. The Canadian town labourer is more restless than the Briton and not always so thorough. But he has greater self-confidence and is much more ready to try new ventures. The people are just as fond of sports as in England, and get a better chance to take part in them so that almost every young fellow plays some manly game. Canadians take much of their pleasure out of doors. The young people row, or paddle in canoes, or
. Canada : a descriptive text book . 20 CANADA. land. There is far more fresh air and sunlight. Many of the houses have gardens attached and all have at least a little bit of yard. The Canadian town labourer is more restless than the Briton and not always so thorough. But he has greater self-confidence and is much more ready to try new ventures. The people are just as fond of sports as in England, and get a better chance to take part in them so that almost every young fellow plays some manly game. Canadians take much of their pleasure out of doors. The young people row, or paddle in canoes, or sail. They play lacrosse, tennis, football, cricket, golf and baseball. In winter too the fun goes on. Hockey is perhaps the finest game in the world. It is certainly one of the most exciting to watch. The players dash about on their skates with wonderful speed and skilfully manage the puck with their curved sticks. The way in which they shoot this rubber disc along the ice from one to another is astonishing. Skating is indulged in
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