Think of sports in Canada and you'll likely think of hockey. Some of the world's best-known hockey players are Canadians.Hockey is by far Canada's favourite spectator sport and one of its most widely-played recreational sports. Ice hockey is the nationalwinter sport of Canada, and lacrosse is the national summer sport of Canada. However, while Canada has two national sports, if one wereto ask young Canadians to list their favourite sports activities, a much broader picture emerges. Those aged 13 to 24 cite swimming,downhill and cross-country skiing, soccer, baseball, tennis and basketball. Canadians view sports as an integral part of a well-rounded,healthy life. And despite Canadian Winters, a variety of warm-weather sports are played in Canada. These include swimming, sailing,windsurfing, rowing, track and field, tennis, football, soccer, rugby, field hockey and golf ...more.  
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