An iconic symbol of Victoria took center stage on the event pins Victoria, British Columbia, on Canada's scenic west coast, is renowned for its charming blend of old-world elegance and natural beauty. The city boasts landmarks like the historic Empress Hotel and its iconic afternoon tea, the stunning Butchart Gardens, and the world’s tallest freestanding… Continue reading 1978 Canadian Figure Skating Pins: Lighting the Way.
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1973 Canadian Figure Skating Pin: That Was Unexpected.
The Canadians did a U-turn of sorts with the event pin When the 1973 Canadian Figure Skating Championships came to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the seaport city could already boast an impressive record of hosting major figure skating and winter sports events, including the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships. By historical accounts, the 1973 Canadian… Continue reading 1973 Canadian Figure Skating Pin: That Was Unexpected.
1984 Skate Canada Pins: Victor Victoria.
Shield-shaped pin was a welcome change of design for the annual souvenir So many figure skating pins are round or rectangular that anything different is a refreshing and welcome change. Such is the case with the pins made to commemorate the 1984 Skate Canada event, held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. A traditional shield shape… Continue reading 1984 Skate Canada Pins: Victor Victoria.
1960 World Figure Skating Championships Pins: Beautiful British Columbia.
Event was the first world meet hosted by Canada since 1932 Vancouver, Canada, welcomed more than 80 of the world’s elite figure skaters to British Columbia in March to compete in the final ritual of winter: the World Championships. The pins produced to commemorate the 1960 World Figure Skating Championships feature intersecting, superimposed ovals that… Continue reading 1960 World Figure Skating Championships Pins: Beautiful British Columbia.
1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pins: Road to Calgary.
Profile: Lapel Pins – 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, Victoria, Canada An Olympic year. 1988. And, in a bonus for Canadians, the Winter Games on home turf in Calgary the same winter. Ten years had passed since the last national figure skating championship had been staged in Victoria, British Columbia, but the 1988 Canadian Figure… Continue reading 1988 Canadian Figure Skating Championships Pins: Road to Calgary.