Discover the remarkable collection of objects assembled by André Côté over several decades, reflecting his passion for this enduring symbol of Quebec winters.
This exhibition will be presented in the Biophare’s temporary exhibition room from October 18, 2026, to May 30, 2027.
Today, I am delighted to share with you, through this exhibition, the fruits of my passion for this authentic symbol of Quebec’s winters of yesteryear. – André Côté
As a teenager, while hunting hare in the wooded areas around Sorel, André Côté first put on snowshoes, later using them to check his fur traps. Although he never joined a snowshoeing club, he developed a genuine fascination with the various designs and traditional craftsmanship of this Indigenous invention.
That curiosity grew into a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Over the decades, the origins, components, designs, snowshoeing clubs, and conventions have become subjects of meticulous research, resulting in a unique collection of artifacts.
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