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EPREUVE PLEIN AIR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Ski Marathon
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Ski%20Marathon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSM 1, record 1, English, CSM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Funded in 1967 by former Canadian National Ski team member, Don MacLoed, the first "marathon ski tour" was designed to be the longest in the world, promoting a spirit of fitness, friendship and fun. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Ski%20Marathon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Marathon canadien de ski
1, record 1, French, Marathon%20canadien%20de%20ski
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MCS 1, record 1, French, MCS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En invitant les amateurs de ski de fond au tout premier marathon-randonnée de 1967, Don MacLeod, ancien membre de l'équipe olympique canadienne de ski, voulait que la plus longue épreuve du monde serve à promouvoir la forme physique, l'amitié et les joies du plein air. 1, record 1, French, - Marathon%20canadien%20de%20ski
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shelter
1, record 2, English, shelter
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the garden was in effect a complex of linked, related, but distinct sensations, seats and shelters were situated at chosen spots so that the pleasures that had been meticulously prepared for could be quietly savoured. Kiosks and pavilions were built at places where the dawn could best be watched or where the moonlight shone on the water or where autumn foliage was seen to advantage or where the wind made music in the bamboos. 1, record 2, English, - shelter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abri de jardin
1, record 2, French, abri%20de%20jardin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abri 2, record 2, French, abri
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) une construction légère, qui peut servir d’abri, de coin de repos, de belvédère donnant la vue sur le paysage environnant, se justifie pleinement dans une grande propriété.(...) il y a lieu de songer(...) aux éléments plus utilitaires destinés à abriter pour la durée d’une averse les jeux des enfants, ou bien encore à protéger des ardeurs du soleil les spectateurs d’une partie de tennis, tandis que l'édicule rend de grands services pour ranger les meubles de plein air ou les outils de jardinage. Ce genre d’abri ne nécessite pas une solidité à toute épreuve. 2, record 2, French, - abri%20de%20jardin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-08-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organized Recreation (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- logging show
1, record 3, English, logging%20show
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concours de bûcherons
1, record 3, French, concours%20de%20b%C3%BBcherons
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fête de plein air où les bûcherons participent à diverses compétitions mettant à l'épreuve leurs habilités professionnelles. 1, record 3, French, - concours%20de%20b%C3%BBcherons
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d’État du Canada. 2, record 3, French, - concours%20de%20b%C3%BBcherons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- outdoor competition 1, record 4, English, outdoor%20competition
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compétition en plein air 1, record 4, French, comp%C3%A9tition%20en%20plein%20air
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- épreuve en plein air 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20en%20plein%20air
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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