About Barbara Ann Scott
Lived 1928 – 2012 (aged 84). Barbara Ann Scott was a Canadian figure skater and athlete.
Orders, accolades and medals
Scott was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1991 (OC), and a Member of the Order of Ontario (OOnt) in 2008 for her contributions to sports and charitable endeavours.
She was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1948, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1955, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame in 1966, the Skate Canada Hall of Fame in 1991, the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame in 1997, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1997, and in 1998 was named to Canada's Walk of Fame. The Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at Toronto's College Park is named after the skater.
Her first major honour came in the form of the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's Top Athlete of the Year in 1945, which she subsequently won in both 1947 and 1948.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barbara Ann Scott?
Canadian figure skater (1928–2012)
When was Barbara Ann Scott born?
Barbara Ann Scott was born on 9 May 1928 in Ottawa.
When did Barbara Ann Scott die?
Barbara Ann Scott died on 30 September 2012 in Fernandina Beach.
What was Barbara Ann Scott's occupation?
Barbara Ann Scott was a figure skater and athlete.
What nationality was Barbara Ann Scott?
Barbara Ann Scott was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Barbara Ann Scott
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Ann Scott. https://biography.guide/barbara-ann-scott/
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