Minto Cup - New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

A history of the trophy is provided on the wall behind it:

Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, 4th Earl of Minto, Governor General of Canada from 1898 to 1904, donated the Minto Cup on May 31, 1901, to promote participation in sport. It was originally given to senior teams, but by 1909 had become a professional cup. It remained so until 1924, when the Minto Cup championships ceased. Since 1937 the cup has been awarded to junior teams as emblematic of the Canadian National Junior Championship.

The successor trophy for the senior men's champions, the Mann Cup, is also located in the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, a few feet away.

Sport: Box lacrosse Year: Annually Contest: Lacrosse Canada Junior A championship Adress of the Building: 777 Columbia Street New Westminster, BC Canada V3M 1B6

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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