Is a toboggan a sled?
Is a toboggan a sled? A toboggan is a simple sled traditionally used by children. It is also a traditional form of transport used by the Innu and Cree of northern Canada.
Why is a sled called a toboggan?
The word toboggan is derived from the French tabaganne. The French word is thought to have derived from an Algonquian word, most likely Mi'kmaq tepagan or Abenaki dabôgan. It was used to describe a long sled with a curled front end and no runners.