The Canada Games brings together more than 2,000 able-bodied athletes and athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities for the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. Alternating between winter and summer, they span over 30 different sports to showcase the very best in Canadian sport and spirit.
The Games are held under the stewardship of the Canada Games Council who provide continuity, leadership and support. We’re here to foster ongoing partnerships and ensure the Games leave an enduring legacy on communities from coast to coast to coast.
At the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, the 2025 Host Society, Canada Games Council, and Orangestore proudly lit the Roly McLenahan Torch. This officially kicks off the Orangestore 2025 Canada Games Torch Relay that will light the path to the upcoming Games in St. John’s from August 8-25, 2025.
At the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill, the 2025 Host Society, Canada Games Council, and Orangestore proudly lit the Roly McLenahan Torch. This officially kicks off the Orangestore 2025 Canada Games Torch Relay that will light the path to the upcoming Games in St. John’s from August 8-25, 2025.
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, the Canada Games Council is proud to announce the launch of its Canada Games Indigenous Artists Merchandise Program.
In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, the Canada Games Council is proud to announce the launch of its Canada Games Indigenous Artists Merchandise Program.
As we approach the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2025 Host Society are proud to empower athletes, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers through a bold, new safe sport campaign designed to keep the good vibes going at the Canada Games and beyond.
As we approach the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games, the Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2025 Host Society are proud to empower athletes, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers through a bold, new safe sport campaign designed to keep the good vibes going at the Canada Games and beyond.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) today announced the release of its comprehensive Sustainable Sport Event Toolkit, a vital resource that will support the Canada Games Host Societies in adopting more sustainable event hosting practices. Given this resource adds value to the sport and event hosting landscape, the CGC is making this resource publicly available for the sport community to encourage sustainable hosting.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) today announced the release of its comprehensive Sustainable Sport Event Toolkit, a vital resource that will support the Canada Games Host Societies in adopting more sustainable event hosting practices. Given this resource adds value to the sport and event hosting landscape, the CGC is making this resource publicly available for the sport community to encourage sustainable hosting.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to name the City of Moncton and the Saint John Region in New Brunswick as the official hosts of the 2029 Canada Summer Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to name the City of Moncton and the Saint John Region in New Brunswick as the official hosts of the 2029 Canada Summer Games.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to launch Faces of Our Games, a powerful new storytelling campaign that amplifies diverse voices within the Canada Games Movement to champion greater representation and empower underrepresented groups to get involved in sport in a variety of ways.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to launch Faces of Our Games, a powerful new storytelling campaign that amplifies diverse voices within the Canada Games Movement to champion greater representation and empower underrepresented groups to get involved in sport in a variety of ways.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is proud to recognize 30 remarkable Canadians who have made a profound impact on the Canada Games Movement with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is proud to recognize 30 remarkable Canadians who have made a profound impact on the Canada Games Movement with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Every athlete has a story, but Catriona Le May Doan’s stands apart. This International Women’s Day, we spotlight Catriona as a force on and off the ice who continues to leverage the power of sport to transform people and communities.
Every athlete has a story, but Catriona Le May Doan’s stands apart. This International Women’s Day, we spotlight Catriona as a force on and off the ice who continues to leverage the power of sport to transform people and communities.
The Canada Games Council is proud to unveil its comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a clear roadmap to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games and to promote climate action through more sustainable practices across the Canada Games ecosystem.
The Canada Games Council is proud to unveil its comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Strategy, outlining a clear roadmap to reduce the environmental impact of the Canada Games and to promote climate action through more sustainable practices across the Canada Games ecosystem.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting sport events that bring people together; create economic opportunities; and leave lasting impacts and legacies for communities, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and many others.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting sport events that bring people together; create economic opportunities; and leave lasting impacts and legacies for communities, athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and many others.
The Canada Games Council invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed Canada Games alumni for the Hall of Honour induction class in advance of the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City.
The Canada Games Council invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed Canada Games alumni for the Hall of Honour induction class in advance of the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City.
The Canada Games Council is thrilled to announce the election of Canadian sport legend Catriona Le May Doan as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Joining Le May Doan in officer positions are Vice-Chair Sean O’Donnell, Treasurer Sheri Somerville and Secretary Lyn Radford.
The Canada Games Council is thrilled to announce the election of Canadian sport legend Catriona Le May Doan as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Joining Le May Doan in officer positions are Vice-Chair Sean O’Donnell, Treasurer Sheri Somerville and Secretary Lyn Radford.
Show your support for the 2025 Canada Games by volunteering in St. John’s or by making a donation to the Canada Games Movement this holiday season. Your support empowers us to spark greatness in the leaders of tomorrow and strengthen communities through sport.
Show your support for the 2025 Canada Games by volunteering in St. John’s or by making a donation to the Canada Games Movement this holiday season. Your support empowers us to spark greatness in the leaders of tomorrow and strengthen communities through sport.
The Host Society is also excited to reveal its new brand identity.
The Canada Games Council, together with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and the Coaches Association of Canada, is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2025 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program. The Program offers each province and territory an opportunity to send two apprentice coaches of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit ancestry to the Canada Games.
The Canada Games Council, together with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and the Coaches Association of Canada, is pleased to announce the participants selected for the 2025 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program. The Program offers each province and territory an opportunity to send two apprentice coaches of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit ancestry to the Canada Games.
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