Leaders from Moncton and Saint John collaborated on a visionary joint bid to host the top young athletes from across Canada in the largest amateur multi-sport event in the country. They have established the groundwork for a successful 32nd edition of the Canada Games – one that will create lasting legacies in both regions and the province.

The Canada Games spark greatness in the next generation of athletes and leaders and create enduring legacies that transform communities from coast to coast to coast. The Games are a key milestone in the development of Canada’s future national, international, Olympic, Paralympic and Special Olympics champions.

Each Canada Summer Games features two weeks of competition, between 16 and 20 sports, approximately 4,600 participants (athletes, coaches and managers), and over 5,000 volunteers.

The Canada Games provide significant long-term benefits to champion more inclusive and sustainable communities, such as:

• Significant positive economic impacts for the host regions and province based on Sport Tourism Canada’s Economic Impact Assessments (the two most recent Canada Games have generated more than $200 million in overall economic activity in the host province);
• Ability to leverage significant investments by accessing funding from federal and provincial governments, as well as financial support from private donations and corporate Canada;
• New and/or improved community infrastructure that supports sport, health and wellness;
• Increased media exposure locally, regionally and nationally;
• A new base of community volunteers with major event training; and,
• A legacy of community pride and long-term benefits from hosting sport events before and after the Games.

New Brunswick has previously hosted the Canada Games twice: the 1985 Canada Summer Games in Saint John and the 2003 Canada Winter Games in Bathurst-Campbellton.

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‍“New Brunswick is proud to host the 2029 Canada Summer Games. We’re excited to welcome folks from across the country and show off everything we love about our beautiful province; from our caring people to our culture, our food, and so much more!”

The Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick

"We are thrilled that Moncton and the Saint John Region have been selected to host the 2029 Canada Games. From our rich Acadian heritage to our dynamic arts and music scene, Moncton is a city that embraces culture in every form, and we can’t wait to share that spirit with the entire nation. Moncton has a proven track record of successfully welcoming national and international events, and we are ready to bring that same energy and excellence to the Canada Games. Alongside our partners in the Saint John Region, we look forward to creating an unforgettable experience for athletes, coaches, and fans from coast to coast to coast.”

Her Worship Paulette Thériault, Deputy Mayor of Moncton

“We applaud the collaborative efforts of the Saint John Region and the City of Moncton to host the 2029 Canada Games. Working together, our regions have demonstrated a commitment to delivering an exceptional Games and cultural experience for athletes, coaches, volunteers, visitors and our broader communities. The Saint John Region is home to Canada’s oldest incorporated city with a vibrant waterfront and a historical uptown core surrounded by beautiful towns and waterways. Together we look forward to hosting the country and showcasing our beautiful province.”

Robert Doucet, Vice Chair of the Fundy Region Service Commission / Mayor of Hampton

"We are honoured that Moncton and the Saint John Region have been selected to host the 2029 Canada Games. This is a milestone moment for our province and a tremendous opportunity to shine a national spotlight on New Brunswick. We see these Games as a catalyst to elevate athlete and sport development across the province, creating stronger pathways for young athletes to pursue excellence and compete at the highest levels. The enthusiasm and support we’ve seen from community leaders across the province has been inspiring, and it’s a clear sign that New Brunswick is ready to deliver an inclusive, impactful, and unforgettable Games for all Canadians."

Louis Léger & Bill MacMackin, Co-Chairs of 2029 Canada Games Bid Committee

"We are absolutely thrilled to see the Canada Summer Games come to life in Moncton and Saint John in 2029. Both regions put together a remarkable and collaborative bid and I wish to thank them and the Bid Evaluation Committee for their tireless efforts throughout the bid phase. Moncton and Saint John will undoubtedly create a transformative experience for Canada’s next generation of athletes and leaders that will spark greatness across the nation.”

Catherine Gosselin-Després, Chair of 2029 Canada Games Bid Evaluation Committee

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