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The Snowshoers

5.7195815mMovieDocumentary

This short documentary records the celebration and ritual surrounding a snowshoe competition in Sherbrooke in the late 1950s. The film marked the beginning of a new approach to reality in documentary and prefigures the trademark style of…

DirectorsMichel Brault·Gilles Groulx

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NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michel Brault

Maurice Richard

Maurice Richard

Himself (uncredited)

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The Snowshoers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Snowshoers?

The Snowshoers is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Snowshoers on Netflix?

No, The Snowshoers is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is The Snowshoers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Snowshoers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch The Snowshoers for free?

The Snowshoers is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.