Canada
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| Regions | Array ( [0] => Array ( [region_id] => 54 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Nova Scotia [region_slug] => nova-scotia [parent_region_ids] => [24] [nested_region_ids] => [54,55] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-27 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 24 [parent_region_name] => Canada ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 54 [region_name] => Nova Scotia [region_slug] => nova-scotia [description] => Many lifters here train with natural stones sourced from the province\'s rugged coastlines.\r\n\r\nThis small province has made its mark on the global stone lifting stage. Keith Surette from Yarmouth journeyed to Iceland to conquer the legendary Húsafell Stone. Another Nova Scotian, Gregg Ernst, also notably carried the Húsafall Stone a significant distance back in 1992.\r\n\r\nIf you\'re looking to get involved or just watch, Nova Scotia frequently hosts \"<a href=\"https://www.strongmancorporation.ca/events-2/nova-scotias-strongest\" target=\"blank\">Nova Scotia\'s Strongest</a>\" competitions, which are regional qualifiers featuring demanding heavy lifts. Local powerlifting and CrossFit gyms, like <a href=\"https://ironstonestrength.com/\" target=\"blank\">Ironstone Strength & Conditioning</a>, provide excellent training grounds and community hubs for those passionate about strongman sports and heavy object lifting. You can often find updates and connect with the community through their social media channels. ) ) [1] => Array ( [region_id] => 49 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Ontario [region_slug] => ontario [parent_region_ids] => [24] [nested_region_ids] => [49,50,51,53] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-26 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 24 [parent_region_name] => Canada ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 49 [region_name] => Ontario [region_slug] => ontario [description] => You\'ll find gyms across Ontario equipped with Atlas Stones and other specialized gear, fostering a supportive environment for lifters of all levels.\r\n\r\nThe scene is highly active with numerous competitions like \"<a href=\"https://competitioncorner.net/events/16932/details\" target=\"blank\">Muskoka Mayhem</a>\" and \"<a href=\"https://www.strongmancorporation.ca/events-2\" target=\"blank\">Six Nations Strongman,</a>\" often featuring classic strongman elements like Atlas Stone over bar. These events are crucial for athletes aiming for national stages like \"Canada\'s Strongest Man.\" Beyond the competitive realm, there\'s also a rich tradition of dry stone walling, showcasing another facet of Ontario\'s connection to working with natural stone. ) ) [2] => Array ( [region_id] => 47 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Manitoba [region_slug] => manitoba [parent_region_ids] => [24] [nested_region_ids] => [48] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-26 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 1 [display_name] => JakeE [profile_image] => JakeE_682e0fa94e841.jpg ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 24 [parent_region_name] => Canada ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 47 [region_name] => Manitoba [region_slug] => manitoba [description] => ) ) [3] => Array ( [region_id] => 27 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => British Columbia [region_slug] => british-columbia [parent_region_ids] => [24] [nested_region_ids] => [27] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-03 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 5 [display_name] => Trailblazer [profile_image] => Trailblazer_682e006bcc468.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 24 [parent_region_name] => Canada ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 27 [region_name] => British Columbia [region_slug] => british-columbia [description] => For a lot of folks, especially those who love the outdoors, it\'s about finding those natural challenges. Picture stumbling upon a huge, smooth river stone while hiking, or a gnarly rock on a beach, and just feeling that urge to see if you can budge it. It\'s less about formal training and more about that raw, personal test against nature. The sheer variety of rocks, from smooth riverbeds to jagged mountain scree, means there\'s always a new, awkward challenge waiting. ) ) [4] => Array ( [region_id] => 25 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Alberta [region_slug] => alberta [parent_region_ids] => [24] [nested_region_ids] => [26] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-03 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 24 [parent_region_name] => Canada ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 25 [region_name] => Alberta [region_slug] => alberta [description] => Alright, so if you\'re thinking about stone lifting in Alberta, you\'re looking at a pretty unique scene. We\'ve got those massive Rocky Mountains on one side, and then the vast prairies stretching out on the other. This means we\'ve got a whole lot of different kinds of rocks and ways to get into lifting them.\r\n\r\nOut in the mountains, it\'s pretty common for folks who are into hiking or just exploring to stumble across some seriously gnarly rocks. There\'s a real appeal to just trying to budge a massive boulder you find on a trail – it\'s like nature\'s own challenge. You\'re not looking for perfect, smooth stones; you\'re looking for something that just screams \"lift me if you can!\" It\'s less about competition and more about that personal test against the raw power of the land.\r\n\r\nThen, you\'ve got the strongman and strongwoman community, which is really active here. They\'re the ones training with the proper Atlas Stones in gyms, getting ready for competitions. Calgary and Edmonton, especially, have some great spots where you can find these stones and get coached up. You\'ll see a lot of people pushing their limits, trying to hit personal bests, and just generally being super supportive of each other. The strongman scene here is pretty vibrant, and stone lifting is almost always a crowd-pleaser at local events. ) ) [5] => Array ( [region_id] => 24 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [24,25,27,47,49,54,26,28,48,50,51,53,55] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-03 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 24 [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [description] => A big part of our stone lifting story comes straight from Scotland. If you\'ve ever been to a Highland Games in places like the Maritimes or parts of Ontario, you\'ll see it. They\'re these awesome events where people throw heavy stuff, including the \"stone put\" (kind of like shot put, but with a big rock). Sometimes, they even bring out those old \"stones of strength\" or \"manhood stones\" that people used to lift to prove themselves. It\'s a real connection to history, and it\'s extra cool because a lot of these stones are just found right here in Canada, making the challenge feel even more authentic.\r\n**Nature\'s Own Gym**\r\nBeyond the organized games, Canada\'s just one giant, natural gym. Seriously, from the rocky coasts on both sides, to the ancient, craggy Canadian Shield, and those massive mountains out West – there are stones everywhere. This means a lot of people just go out and find a big rock and try to lift it. It\'s a more raw, less formal way to test yourself against what nature throws at you. These natural stones aren\'t perfectly smooth; they\'re heavy and awkwardly shaped, so you need more than just brute strength. You\'ve got to have balance, a killer grip, and really know how to move your body. Those are qualities that the whole strength community really respects.\r\n**The Modern Stone Scene**\r\nThese days, stone lifting is super popular in the strongman and strongwoman communities across Canada. You\'ll find athletes all over the country training with those big, smooth Atlas Stones, just like you see in the pro competitions on TV. More and more gyms are getting these stones, which is awesome because it means more people can train specifically for them. And if you go to a local strongman competition, you\'ll almost always see a stone lifting event. It brings out all kinds of people, from beginners to seasoned lifters, all eager to see what they can do. It\'s inspiring to watch folks push their limits, whether they\'re thinking about ancient feats or just trying to beat their personal best.\r\n**The Heart of the Lift**\r\nSo, whether it\'s part of a big Highland Games event, a quiet challenge against a river stone out in the middle of nowhere, or just grinding it out with an Atlas Stone in the gym, stone lifting in Canada is all about respecting strength, being tough, and feeling connected to this amazing land. It really shows that deep human desire to challenge ourselves, to see what we\'re made of, and to celebrate pure, raw power. Canada might be quiet about it, but we\'re definitely a force in the world of stone lifting. ) ) ) |
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| Region | Array ( [region_id] => 24 [approval_status] => approved [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [parent_region_ids] => [] [nested_region_ids] => [24,25,27,47,49,54,26,28,48,50,51,53,55] [latitude] => [longitude] => [created_at] => 2025-06-03 [creator] => Array ( [created_by_id] => 2 [display_name] => MrFf [profile_image] => MrFf_68201687a031c.png ) [images] => Array ( ) [parent_region] => Array ( [parent_region_id] => 0 [parent_region_name] => ) [region] => Array ( [region_id] => 24 [region_name] => Canada [region_slug] => canada [description] => A big part of our stone lifting story comes straight from Scotland. If you\'ve ever been to a Highland Games in places like the Maritimes or parts of Ontario, you\'ll see it. They\'re these awesome events where people throw heavy stuff, including the \"stone put\" (kind of like shot put, but with a big rock). Sometimes, they even bring out those old \"stones of strength\" or \"manhood stones\" that people used to lift to prove themselves. It\'s a real connection to history, and it\'s extra cool because a lot of these stones are just found right here in Canada, making the challenge feel even more authentic.\r\n**Nature\'s Own Gym**\r\nBeyond the organized games, Canada\'s just one giant, natural gym. Seriously, from the rocky coasts on both sides, to the ancient, craggy Canadian Shield, and those massive mountains out West – there are stones everywhere. This means a lot of people just go out and find a big rock and try to lift it. It\'s a more raw, less formal way to test yourself against what nature throws at you. These natural stones aren\'t perfectly smooth; they\'re heavy and awkwardly shaped, so you need more than just brute strength. You\'ve got to have balance, a killer grip, and really know how to move your body. Those are qualities that the whole strength community really respects.\r\n**The Modern Stone Scene**\r\nThese days, stone lifting is super popular in the strongman and strongwoman communities across Canada. You\'ll find athletes all over the country training with those big, smooth Atlas Stones, just like you see in the pro competitions on TV. More and more gyms are getting these stones, which is awesome because it means more people can train specifically for them. And if you go to a local strongman competition, you\'ll almost always see a stone lifting event. It brings out all kinds of people, from beginners to seasoned lifters, all eager to see what they can do. It\'s inspiring to watch folks push their limits, whether they\'re thinking about ancient feats or just trying to beat their personal best.\r\n**The Heart of the Lift**\r\nSo, whether it\'s part of a big Highland Games event, a quiet challenge against a river stone out in the middle of nowhere, or just grinding it out with an Atlas Stone in the gym, stone lifting in Canada is all about respecting strength, being tough, and feeling connected to this amazing land. It really shows that deep human desire to challenge ourselves, to see what we\'re made of, and to celebrate pure, raw power. Canada might be quiet about it, but we\'re definitely a force in the world of stone lifting. ) ) |
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A big part of our stone lifting story comes straight from Scotland. If you've ever been to a Highland Games in places like the Maritimes or parts of Ontario, you'll see it. They're these awesome events where people throw heavy stuff, including the "stone put" (kind of like shot put, but with a big rock). Sometimes, they even bring out those old "stones of strength" or "manhood stones" that people used to lift to prove themselves. It's a real connection to history, and it's extra cool because a lot of these stones are just found right here in Canada, making the challenge feel even more authentic.
Beyond the organized games, Canada's just one giant, natural gym. Seriously, from the rocky coasts on both sides, to the ancient, craggy Canadian Shield, and those massive mountains out West – there are stones everywhere. This means a lot of people just go out and find a big rock and try to lift it. It's a more raw, less formal way to test yourself against what nature throws at you. These natural stones aren't perfectly smooth; they're heavy and awkwardly shaped, so you need more than just brute strength. You've got to have balance, a killer grip, and really know how to move your body. Those are qualities that the whole strength community really respects.
These days, stone lifting is super popular in the strongman and strongwoman communities across Canada. You'll find athletes all over the country training with those big, smooth Atlas Stones, just like you see in the pro competitions on TV. More and more gyms are getting these stones, which is awesome because it means more people can train specifically for them. And if you go to a local strongman competition, you'll almost always see a stone lifting event. It brings out all kinds of people, from beginners to seasoned lifters, all eager to see what they can do. It's inspiring to watch folks push their limits, whether they're thinking about ancient feats or just trying to beat their personal best.
So, whether it's part of a big Highland Games event, a quiet challenge against a river stone out in the middle of nowhere, or just grinding it out with an Atlas Stone in the gym, stone lifting in Canada is all about respecting strength, being tough, and feeling connected to this amazing land. It really shows that deep human desire to challenge ourselves, to see what we're made of, and to celebrate pure, raw power. Canada might be quiet about it, but we're definitely a force in the world of stone lifting.
