CANADA
countries - history of o-mapping
Suggestions, amendments warmly welcome: László Zentai - editor
countries - history of o-mapping
Suggestions, amendments warmly welcome: László Zentai - editor
1967
COF founded and incorporated on December 1, 1967.
The Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec associations were the founding members of COF.
Chris Skene (Montreal), elected president of the federation.
1968
1st Canadian Championships, Gatineau Park, August 10, 1968
COF becomes member of the International Orienteering Federation (IOF)
1971
Newfoundland Orienteering Association joins COF
1972
Canadian team competes in World O Championships
Manitoba Orienteering Association joins COF
1974
Alberta Orienteering Association joins COF
Orienteering Association of British Columbia joins COF
1975
Orienteering New Brunswick joins COF
COF establishes an office in the National Sport Centre, Ottawa.
1976
Orienteering Quebec organizes the first 5-Day International competition outside Europe. Over 900 competitors participate.
1985
Ted de St Croix, 10th, in WOC (Australia). Best ever placing by a non-European competitor.
1986
Ted de St Croix wins 11th consecutive COC Men's Elite. A record number of wins by a Canadian in any sport.
Hamilton King Foresters OC organize World Cup event at Dundas Valley. Denise Demonte (HKF), places 4th - Best ever North American World Cup result.
1990
Orienteering Association of British Columbia organize Asia Pacific Orienteering Championships.
Alberta O Association organize World Cup race at Caroline.
from the website of Canadian Orienteering Federation