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Arthur O. Wheeler Fact-Matching Game

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Explore the mysterious world of Arthur O. Wheeler through this engaging fact-matching game!

  • Uncover hidden clues about Wheeler’s life and work
  • Solve puzzles to reveal the secrets of his discoveries
  • Challenge yourself with tricky riddles and puzzles

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Arthur O. Wheeler was a Canadian surveyor, mountaineer, and polar explorer.
  • Wheeler was born on April 16, 1860 in England.
  • He emigrated to Canada in 1875 and settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • Wheeler joined the Geological Survey of Canada in 1881.
  • He is best known for his work in the Canadian Rockies, where he made numerous first ascents.
  • Wheeler was a member of the Alpine Club of Canada and served as its president from 1913 to 1914.
  • He was also a member of the Boundary Commission of the Yukon Territory.
  • In 1903, Wheeler led an expedition to the St. Elias Range in Alaska, making the first ascent of Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak.
  • Wheeler was appointed Deputy Minister of the Interior in 1917.
  • He was a founding member of the Alpine Club of Canada in 1906.
  • Wheeler Peak in the Canadian Rockies is named in his honor.
  • He was made a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1923.
  • Wheeler died on March 20, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • He was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2015.
  • Wheeler's archives are held at Library and Archives Canada.
  • In addition to his exploration work, Wheeler was an accomplished cartographer and published several maps of the Canadian Rockies.
  • He was known for his meticulous surveying and mapping skills.
  • Wheeler was a key figure in the early exploration and mapping of the Canadian Arctic.
  • He was awarded the Patron's Medal of the Royal Geographical Society in 1915.
  • Wheeler's legacy as an explorer and cartographer continues to be celebrated in Canada.

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