The Games

It was February 1967 in Quebec City that the history of the Canada Games began.  With its motto “Unity through Sport,” the first Canada Winter Games paved the way for what is now the biggest multisport competition for young Canadian athletes.  Beyond being a unique sporting event, the Games promote healthy living among young people and leave behind an important infrastructure, sports and social legacy for the host region.  To host the Games means highlighting our culture and our diversity, at the same time encouraging the development of our communities.

Since 1967, the Canada Games have played a central role in the promotion of sports and physical activity in the provinces and territories.  Presented every two years (alternating between Winter and Summer Games), in a different province or territory, the Games have united, since their start, over 100,000 athletes.

In Sherbrooke in 2013, 4,200 athletes will come to compete for honours in 20 disciplines on 20 different sites.  During the 16 days of competition, pleasure, perseverance, team spirit, sweat, surpassing limits, entertainment, deception and success will all be on the menu.  This is a great recipe for a spectacular event!