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.



The Canada Games Council is excited to announce the complete sport program for the 2029 Canada Summer Games, co-hosted by the City of Moncton and the Saint John Region.
The Canada Games Council is excited to announce the complete sport program for the 2029 Canada Summer Games, co-hosted by the City of Moncton and the Saint John Region.

The married duo of Debbie and Dave Shortall shared a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award for their dedication as Village Leads, after receiving several nominations from athletes, mission staff, and Host Society staff.
The married duo of Debbie and Dave Shortall shared a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award for their dedication as Village Leads, after receiving several nominations from athletes, mission staff, and Host Society staff.

Norm Higdon won a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award, after receiving several nominations from athletes, National Sport Organization staff, fellow volunteers, and more, as a Sport Rep for swimming.
Norm Higdon won a Paul Flaherty Volunteer Appreciation Award, after receiving several nominations from athletes, National Sport Organization staff, fellow volunteers, and more, as a Sport Rep for swimming.

From competing for Team Ontario at the 1991 and 1995 Canada Games, to reaching the pinnacle of her sport and scientific professions – we’re thrilled to welcome Carol Anne Chénard into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Distinguished Alumni Category.
From competing for Team Ontario at the 1991 and 1995 Canada Games, to reaching the pinnacle of her sport and scientific professions – we’re thrilled to welcome Carol Anne Chénard into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Distinguished Alumni Category.
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From competing for Team New Brunswick at the 2001 Canada Games, to international glory – we’re thrilled to welcome Catharine Pendrel into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.
From competing for Team New Brunswick at the 2001 Canada Games, to international glory – we’re thrilled to welcome Catharine Pendrel into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.
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From 10 Paralympic appearances and earning ten Paralympic medals along the way, to coaching the next generation at three Canada Games – we’re thrilled to welcome Colette Bourgonje into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Builder Category.
From 10 Paralympic appearances and earning ten Paralympic medals along the way, to coaching the next generation at three Canada Games – we’re thrilled to welcome Colette Bourgonje into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Builder Category.
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From competing for Team Alberta at the Canada Games in 1991, to topping the podium at the Olympics and World Championships an unbelievable eleven times – we’re thrilled to welcome Hayley Wickenheiser into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.
From competing for Team Alberta at the Canada Games in 1991, to topping the podium at the Olympics and World Championships an unbelievable eleven times – we’re thrilled to welcome Hayley Wickenheiser into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.

The Canada Games Council and the Host Society of the Québec 2027 Canada Games were thrilled to welcome six inductees into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
The Canada Games Council and the Host Society of the Québec 2027 Canada Games were thrilled to welcome six inductees into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.

Patrick Anderson competed in wheelchair basketball for Team Ontario at the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alberta. From there, he became a 6x Paralympian and 3x Paralympic Champion as a perennial all-star and pillar of Team Canada.
Patrick Anderson competed in wheelchair basketball for Team Ontario at the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alberta. From there, he became a 6x Paralympian and 3x Paralympic Champion as a perennial all-star and pillar of Team Canada.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to share that Sport Tourism Canada has honoured the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games with two national awards: the Marquee Sport Event of the Year and the Event Legacy of the Year.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to share that Sport Tourism Canada has honoured the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games with two national awards: the Marquee Sport Event of the Year and the Event Legacy of the Year.

From competing for Team Quebec at the 1971 Canada Games, to racing into the history books – we’re thrilled to welcome Gaétan Boucher into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.
From competing for Team Quebec at the 1971 Canada Games, to racing into the history books – we’re thrilled to welcome Gaétan Boucher into the Canada Games Hall of Honour in the Athlete Category.

The Canada Games Council is incredibly proud of everything Team Canada accomplished at the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics, including the 100 athletes who previously competed at the Canada Games.
The Canada Games Council is incredibly proud of everything Team Canada accomplished at the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics, including the 100 athletes who previously competed at the Canada Games.


Tracy Clinch appointed Chief Executive Officer as full leadership team takes shape ahead of transformational Games for New Brunswick.
Tracy Clinch appointed Chief Executive Officer as full leadership team takes shape ahead of transformational Games for New Brunswick.

Sport Tourism Canada’s STEAMPRO economic impact assessment reveals that the 2025 Canada Summer Games generated approximately $193.2 million in total economic activity across Newfoundland and Labrador, including more than $180.7 million in the St. John’s area alone.
Sport Tourism Canada’s STEAMPRO economic impact assessment reveals that the 2025 Canada Summer Games generated approximately $193.2 million in total economic activity across Newfoundland and Labrador, including more than $180.7 million in the St. John’s area alone.
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