St John's 2025
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador is a place shaped by those who have made a home here over millennia. It is a land of firsts — a story of diversity and discovery, steeped in unique cultures and surrounded by natural beauty. This is a place where connecting has changed the world. From August 8 - 25, the 2025 Canada Games invites Canadians to come and connect through friendship, sport, adventure and the experience that is Newfoundland and Labrador. In a place like no other, you can expect to find a Games like no other.
For two weeks in 2025, the country was Ready to Rock!
In 2025, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, hosted the Canada Summer Games, inviting Canadians to connect through sport, culture, and the unforgettable experience of the province. The Games took place over 18 exciting days, beginning on August 8 and closing with a spectacular "A Celebration for All" themed ceremony on August 24, 2025.
The 30th edition of the Canada Games was the largest in the event’s history, welcoming over 5,000 participants (athletes, coaches, and managers) and showcasing the province’s renowned spirit and hospitality. The Games featured 19 sports and over 240 medal events, including the historic debut of female baseball, para-cycling, and the return of male rugby sevens. The celebration extended beyond sport through the 14-day ARTA VISTA Festival, which highlighted the vibrant culture and artistry of the province.
The Canada Games legacy will live on in St. John's and beyond. The new, state-of-the-art Fortis Canada Games Complex—a centrepiece of the Games—was officially opened, featuring a Class II IAAF Certified Track & Field including a 400m 8-lane track, a FIFA Quality Pro Certified Artificial Soccer Turf, and an indoor training facility for the development of amateur level sport in the province. This facility will serve as a lasting legacy, providing year-round high-performance training opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador for generations to come.
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