Trends and variability of the outdoor skating season in Canada during 1951-2005

• Main Author: Damyanov, Nikolay
• Other Authors: Damon Matthews (Internal/Cosupervisor2), Lawrence A Mysak (Internal/Supervisor)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: McGill University 2011
• Subjects: Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences; British Columbia; Canada; Les Prairies; Pacific; North Atlantic; North Atlantic oscillation
• Online Access: http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=104838

Climate change affects a range of human activities, including one of Canada's prime sources of entertainment: ice skating. Whether done recreationally or as hockey, its outdoor component is heavily dependent on weather and climate. Based on information obtained from public works officials from...