Do you have fond memories of proudly watching family members compete in local sporting events? What about cheering the home team on to victory from the stands or your living room, or listening to your favourite athlete endorse a popular product on the radio and television?

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An aerial view of the Argonauts Rowing Club
Junior eight-man boat, [1925]
John Boyd
Black and White Photograph
John Boyd fonds
Reference Code: C 7-3-19777
Archives of Ontario, I0003678

Join with the Archives of Ontario and remember our athletic heritage, including our own individual moments of triumph and defeat in amateur sports, those leading moments and personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship of those businesses that supported and promoted sports and fitness for Ontario and Ontarians.

The photographs and other items presented here are but a small sample of the history of sports in Ontario. All these and more can be viewed by visiting the Archives of Ontario, which is located at 77 Grenville Street, Toronto.

So lace up your skates, grab a ball and glove, put on your team jersey and let's explore Ontario's rich sporting past.