Doris Parkes: The Queen of Early Vancouver Sport and the Birth of Women’s Hockey
From swimming and canoeing to pioneering the first women’s hockey clubs in Vancouver, Doris Parkes left an indelible mark on the city’s sporting history.
Aug 1, 2026
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Rossland
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Doris Parkes and the Forgotten Pioneers of Women’s Hockey in Early Vancouver
A look at Doris Parkes’s athletic legacy and the women who forged a hockey culture in Vancouver before the sport gained mainstream attention.
Aug 1, 2026