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PARC JEUX [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Olympic Hall of Fame
1, record 1, English, Olympic%20Hall%20of%20Fame
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Calgary Olympic Development Association (CODA) manages the Olympic Hall of Fame with the assistance of the Canadian Olympic Association (COA). Developed through the generosity of private Calgary benefactors and constructed in the Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, Alberta, under the supervision of the Government of Canada, the Olympic Hall of Fame was opened in February 1988, during the XV Olympic Winter Games; it is devoted to the history of the Olympic Winter Games, particularly the Calgary Games, and honors the Canadian athletes who have won medals while competing in Olympic Winter Games. It operates under the theme "The Olympic Spirit Comes Alives." 2, record 1, English, - Olympic%20Hall%20of%20Fame
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Do not confuse the "Olympic Hall of Fame" managed by the Calgary Olympic Development Association (CODA) with the "Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame" of the Canadian Olympic Association (COA). 2, record 1, English, - Olympic%20Hall%20of%20Fame
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Temple olympique de la renommée
1, record 1, French, Temple%20olympique%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association de développement olympique de Calgary(CODA) administre le Temple olympique de la renommée avec l'aide de l'Association olympique canadienne(AOC). Aménagé sur les terrains du Parc Olympique Canada à Calgary(Alberta) grâce à de généreux bienfaiteurs de Calgary et construit sous la supervision du Gouvernement du Canada, le Temple olympique de la renommée a été inauguré en février 1988, au cours des XVes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver; il rappelle l'histoire des Jeux Olympiques d’hiver, particulièrement ceux de Calgary, et rend hommage aux athlètes canadiens qui se sont illustrés au cours de Jeux Olympiques d’hiver. Il opère sous le thème «L'esprit des Jeux se manifeste». 2, record 1, French, - Temple%20olympique%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La désignation aurait dû être «Temple de la renommée olympique» puisque c’est le «Temple de la renommée» qui est «olympique» et non le «Temple». Néanmoins, il ne faut pas confondre le «Temple olympique de la renommée» qu’administre l’Association de développement olympique de Calgary (CODA), et le «Temple de la renommée olympique du Canada» de l’Association olympique canadienne (AOC). 2, record 1, French, - Temple%20olympique%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu’établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d’utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d’écriture de la langue française recommandent d’utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 3, record 1, French, - Temple%20olympique%20de%20la%20renomm%C3%A9e
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Temple de la renommée olympique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bicycle race
1, record 2, English, bicycle%20race
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cycling race 2, record 2, English, cycling%20race
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
So we keep talking about "bicycle racing" but what exactly is a bicycle race? … Essentially, there are three basic types of races. Time trials, criteriums, and road races. All are fun and all require a different skill set from a rider. 3, record 2, English, - bicycle%20race
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first bicycle race is popularly held to have been a [1,200-meter] race on [May 31, 1868,] at the Parc de Saint-Cloud, Paris. 4, record 2, English, - bicycle%20race
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- course cycliste
1, record 2, French, course%20cycliste
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La première course cycliste de l'histoire s’est déroulée le 31 mai 1868 dans le parc de Saint-Cloud, à Paris […] Il s’agit de la première course dont on trouve une mention officielle. En 1896, le cyclisme sur route est présent lors des premiers Jeux olympiques de l'ère moderne organisés à Athènes. 1, record 2, French, - course%20cycliste
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Snowflake Kingdom
1, record 3, English, Snowflake%20Kingdom
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Snowflake Kingdom [is located] at Jacques-Cartier Park ... in Gatineau. Come play in the snow! Experience the fun of winter at the biggest snow playground on the continent! At the Snowflake Kingdom in Gatineau, you'll find tons of activities inspired by the Canadian winter and Northern traditions. [...] The Ice Hog family, beloved mascots of Winterlude, can also be found at the Snowflake Kingdom. 1, record 3, English, - Snowflake%20Kingdom
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Domaine des flocons
1, record 3, French, Domaine%20des%20flocons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Domaine des flocons au parc Jacques-Cartier. [...] Venez jouer dans la neige! Profitez des plaisirs de l'hiver au plus grand terrain de jeux de neige du continent! Une foule d’activités inspirées de l'hiver canadien et des traditions nordiques vous attendent au Domaine des flocons à Gatineau. L'endroit est tout indiqué pour les jeunes et les jeunes de cœur. On y trouve des glissoires et des sculptures de neige, des parcours à obstacles et des trottinettes des neiges. On y propose aussi des leçons d’artisanat et bien d’autres activités. [...] On peut voir les glamottes, les bien-aimées mascottes du Bal de Neige, au Domaine des flocons. 1, record 3, French, - Domaine%20des%20flocons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
- Water Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water park
1, record 4, English, water%20park
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- waterpark 2, record 4, English, waterpark
correct
- aquatic park 3, record 4, English, aquatic%20park
correct
- aquapark 4, record 4, English, aquapark
see observation
- aquaparc 5, record 4, English, aquaparc
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds (water playgrounds), lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments. 6, record 4, English, - water%20park
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The planned attraction will be a Multifunctional Sports, Recreation, Entertainment, and Leisure Centre with aquapark and hotel. 7, record 4, English, - water%20park
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Waterparks in more current states of development may also be equipped with some type of artificial surfing or bodyboarding environment such as a wave pool or a FlowRider. 6, record 4, English, - water%20park
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "aquapark" is used with an initial capital letter when it means a given aquatic amusement park in a resort. 8, record 4, English, - water%20park
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
- Sports nautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- parc d'attractions aquatiques
1, record 4, French, parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- parc d'attractions nautiques 2, record 4, French, parc%20d%27attractions%20nautiques
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- parc aquatique 3, record 4, French, parc%20aquatique
correct, masculine noun
- aquaparc 4, record 4, French, aquaparc
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parc aménagé avec piscines, toboggans et jets d’eau où le public vient s’amuser. 5, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parc aquatique est un jardin, couvert ou non, parsemé d’attractions aquatiques tels que des piscines, des jacuzzis, des toboggans aquatiques, divers brumisateurs ou fontaines. Les parcs aquatiques les plus évolués peuvent aussi proposer de puissantes installations créant des vagues artificielles, permettant de pratiquer diverses pratiques sportives telles que le surf, le bodyboard, etc. 6, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aqualud, le plus grand parc d’attractions aquatiques du nord de la France (8000 m² dont 4000 en extérieur ouvert en juillet et août) [...] 7, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parc d’attractions nautiques : L'adjectif nautique n’ a plus trait depuis longtemps à la seule navigation; il s’applique aussi aux jeux et aux sports reliés à l'eau. Exemple : La natation est un sport nautique. 5, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D’après la fiche de Radio-Canada (source RCF, 1987, n° 616, «aquaparc» est un nom déposé, ce qui n’est corroboré par aucune autre source. 8, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aquaparc : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 8, record 4, French, - parc%20d%27attractions%20aquatiques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Parques y jardines botánicos
- Instalaciones y equipo (Recreación)
- Deportes acuáticos y náuticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- parque acuático
1, record 4, Spanish, parque%20acu%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parque acuático es todo recinto acotado, con control de acceso público, constituido por diversas atracciones recreativas acuáticas e instalaciones complementarias (cafeterías, restaurantes, tiendas, etc.) […]. El objeto principal de un parque acuático consiste en permitir el contacto de sus usuarios con el agua a través del uso de las atracciones recreativas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - parque%20acu%C3%A1tico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Historical Park and Site Names
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Red River Exhibition Park
1, record 5, English, Red%20River%20Exhibition%20Park
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Red River Exhibition Association owns and operates Red River Exhibition Park. The dream began over thirty years ago when the Red River Exhibition Association first purchased 218 acres of land west of Assiniboia Downs and then added an additional 262 acres in 1981 bringing the total acquisition to 480 acres. Red River Exhibition Park was built as a multi purpose facility on only 90 of those acres leaving almost 400 acres for future growth and expansion. 1, record 5, English, - Red%20River%20Exhibition%20Park
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de parcs, lieux et canaux historiques
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Parc d'exposition de la rivière Rouge
1, record 5, French, Parc%20d%27exposition%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Red River Exhibition Association créera un site de démonstration de la restauration d’arbres indigènes et de prairie d’herbes longues au nouveau site permanent du Parc d’exposition de la rivière Rouge. Ce lieu d’exposition accueillera également un certain nombre d’événements des jeux panaméricains de 1999. 1, record 5, French, - Parc%20d%27exposition%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-12-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gymkhana
1, record 6, English, gymkhana
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A program of competitive games on horseback, usually timed events. 2, record 6, English, - gymkhana
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gymkhana
1, record 6, French, gymkhana
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fête de plein air, publique ou privée, organisée dans un parc ou un jardin, qui comprend des épreuves sportives, des jeux d’adresse, des courses d’animaux. 2, record 6, French, - gymkhana
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- gymkhana
1, record 6, Spanish, gymkhana
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- park forest 1, record 7, English, park%20forest
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- parc forestier
1, record 7, French, parc%20forestier
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- parc sylvestre 2, record 7, French, parc%20sylvestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ouverture des forêts au public a conduit à préconiser trois types d’aménagement :parc forestier, forêt-promenade et forêt normale. Le parc forestier, installé en bordure de forêt, satisfait en priorité les besoins d’une fréquentation de voisinage. Les équipements qui s’y trouvent(aires de jeux, allées, pelouses, équipements sportifs, abris sanitaires) correspondent à une fréquentation intense d’enfants, de mères de famille, etc., qui peuvent goûter aux joies de l'ambiance forestière en toute sécurité(le parc forestier est généralement clôturé). 3, record 7, French, - parc%20forestier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le coût annuel d’entretien est de 2 500 à 3 000 F par hectare pour une forêt-promenade à forte fréquentation et de 25 000 à 40 000 F par hectare pour un parc forestier de type urbain. 4, record 7, French, - parc%20forestier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-06-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Social Movements
- Heritage
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- youth group
1, record 8, English, youth%20group
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization of young people, as for social purposes, usually under the sponsorship of a church, political organization, or the like. 1, record 8, English, - youth%20group
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 8, English, - youth%20group
Record 8, Key term(s)
- youth organization
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Mouvements sociaux
- Patrimoine
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- groupe jeunesse
1, record 8, French, groupe%20jeunesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de jeunes de 3 à 16 ans qui visitent un lieu historique [ou un parc, un musée, etc. ] dans le cadre d’une sortie organisée par une garderie, une école, un terrain de jeux ou tout autre groupe possédant un intérêt commun d’association. 1, record 8, French, - groupe%20jeunesse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 8, French, - groupe%20jeunesse
Record 8, Key term(s)
- groupe de jeunes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-12-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- linear park 1, record 9, English, linear%20park
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elongated and narrow park developed to accommodate one or more varying modes of recreation travel. 1, record 9, English, - linear%20park
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Linear parks may contain bikeways, picnic areas, gardens, and children's play areas or they may be left in natural state. 1, record 9, English, - linear%20park
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- parc-promenade
1, record 9, French, parc%2Dpromenade
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- parc linéaire 1, record 9, French, parc%20lin%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parc long et étroit aménagé en fonction d’une ou de plusieurs activités comptant des déplacements linéaires. 1, record 9, French, - parc%2Dpromenade
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quant aux parcs-promenades, ils se présentent tels de vastes espaces linéaires conférant une trame verte aux développements urbains nouveaux. 1, record 9, French, - parc%2Dpromenade
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parc linéaire formerait un espace vert presque continu, entrecoupé seulement par quelques rues locales; il pourrait contenir de nombreux équipements communautaires tels que pistes cyclables, sentiers pour piétons, espaces de jeux, espaces paysagers, etc. 1, record 9, French, - parc%2Dpromenade
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Euro-Disney
1, record 10, English, Euro%2DDisney
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Eurodisneyland 1, record 10, English, Eurodisneyland
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Euro-Disney: Name given to Walt Disney's first amusement park to be opened in Europe. 1, record 10, English, - Euro%2DDisney
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Euro-Disney
1, record 10, French, Euro%2DDisney
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Eurodisneyland 2, record 10, French, Eurodisneyland
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parc d’attractions et de jeux aménagé en Europe sur le modèle des Disneylands américains. 2, record 10, French, - Euro%2DDisney
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Euro-Disney, sur les deux mille deux cents hectares de Marne-la-Vallée, aurait un autre visage (qu’à Alicante). 3, record 10, French, - Euro%2DDisney
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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