Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids

Hey readers!

Welcome to our Winter Olympics Issue! We’ve packed these pages with cool stories and amazing info about Canada’s history at the Winter Games.

Check out pages 6–11 to learn about several of the incredibleWinter Olympians who have represented our country over the years.

For some spectacular hockey highlights, turn to page 18.

Tell us what you think! And if you feel like travelling back to the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, be sure to read Gabe and Allie’s latest adventure. It starts on page 27.

We’ve also got great games, a torch-relay countdown, a wacky History Mystery, and interviews with two modern-day Canadian Olympians.

So, enjoy! And remember to cheer for our Canadian athletes this winter!

Cheers, Gabe & Allie

The contest deadline is October 8, 2010!

2009 Illustrated History Challenge Winners revealed!

Medal Madness
Imagine that YOUR city or town is hosting the next Winter Olympics and that you’ve been asked to design the medals. Could you do it?

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The Winter Olympics

How the "cooler" games began.

Canada Close-Up
15 Incredible Olympians
Canada's Winter Olympic past is rich with stories of achievement, dedication, and courage.

Major Event

The Olympic Torch Relay By The Numbers
Right now, the Olympic flame is making its way across Canada in the longest domestic torch relay in Olympic history.

Athletes to Watch

Get to know a couple of awesome athletes who will be representing Canada this winter.

Feature Story

Our Game
How did hockey become an Olympic event four years before the first official Winter Games?

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Race Through Time

Canadian Winter Olympic Games!
Gabe and Allie visit the Calgary '88 Olympics.

History Mystery
Super Shocks and Major Mishaps
Lots of odd and shocking incidents have occurred at the Winter Games over the years. Guess which one we made up!

Games and Things
In the mag: Find It! and Spread the Word. Online: click on Fun & Games to find Jokes, Bubbleology and so much more!

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All the stuff you need to know about the magazine. Plus, Kayak has won the Silver Medal Parent's Choice Award two years running!