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The PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council are proud to reveal the broadcast schedule and new streaming platform for the 2023 Canada Winter Games from February 18 - March 5, 2023.

With less than a month to go until the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, the Host Society is thrilled to reveal the full IllumiNATION Festival lineup and programming schedule from February 19 - March 4 at Port Charlottetown and various partner venues across the province.

To celebrate Family Literacy Day, the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society in partnership with the PEI Literacy Alliance, is pleased to announce the public launch of the Canada Games for Literacy donation program, in support of children’s literacy in PEI.

The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to announce the addition of three new sponsors: The Prince Edward Island Automobile Dealers Association (PEIADA), Robin’s Donuts, and Fitzgerald and Snow.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to announce that Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) has renewed its longstanding commitment as a national partner of the Canada Games for the upcoming events in 2023, 2025 and 2027.

To celebrate “One Month to Go” from the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, the Host Society revealed its design for the hard-earned medals that over 2,500 young athletes will be competing for.

The Canada Games Council is pleased to reveal the five phenomenal alumni who will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games in February. The Class of 2023 features decorated Olympians Marc Gagnon, Heather Moyse and Sami Jo Small, trailblazing builder Vicki Keith, and distinguished alum Dr. Heather Morrison.

In recognition of the belief that good sport can make a great difference, the PEI 2023 Host Society and Canada Games Council have officially declared the 2023 Canada Winter Games a True Sport event – ensuring the values of fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun are at the heart of the Games.

The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games has officially reached its goal of recruiting 5,000 volunteers who will help welcome the nation to Prince Edward Island for the 29th edition of the Canada Games from February 18 to March 5, 2023.

The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to announce the addition of three new sponsors: University of Prince Edward Island, Island Coastal Services Ltd., and Irving Oil.

The PEI 2023 Canada Games Host Society and Canada Games Council has officially opened the application process for media to procure accreditation for the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games. From February 18 to March 5, the Games will bring together 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches, across 20 different sports, for the largest multi-sport event in the country.

The Canada Games Council (CGC) has removed its Policy on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines for accredited individuals ahead of the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games and Canada Games Council are pleased to launch the PEI 2023 edition of the Canada Games Catch the Spirit Program - a free teaching resource for educators and students in Grades K-9 across the country.

Today the 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society marked its ‘100 Days to Go’ milestone by launching its Games-time festival “IllumiNATION” – a 14-day celebration of PEI and Canadian arts and culture.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to launch PEI Mutual Road to the Games – a series of community celebrations that showcases the rich history, diversity, and culture of Island communities.

We are excited to reveal the first wave of inspiring Islanders who have been named as Torchbearers for the Cavendish Farms Torch Relay!

The 2023 Canada Winter Games is pleased to partner with the Confederation Centre, Trailside Music Hall, and the University of Prince Edward Island to deliver the 100 Days to Go Free Concert Series featuring local artists such as KINLEY, Kierrah, Rowen Gallant, Emmanuelle LeBlanc, Pascal Miousse, Louise Arsenault, Jonny Ray Arsenault, Oshun Dance, Vince the Messenger, TNA, Loki, Mini$helly, F$rgo, and DJ Sheny.

On Monday, the PEI 2023 Host Society, Canada Games Council, and Cavendish Farms proudly lit the Roly McLenahan Torch at the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill.

The PEI 2023 Host Society is excited to announced Lone Oak Brewing Co. as an official sponsor of the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

The PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society has officially partnered with the Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity & Workplace Equity to implement a comprehensive Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Framework for a Safe & Brave Spaces Program.

Today, the PEI 2023 Host Society announced Cavendish Farms as an official sponsor of the 2023 Canada Winter Games and lead partner of the upcoming Canada Games Torch Relay program.

Last night, the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games came to a close with an epic Closing Ceremony overlooking The Falls.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to partner with Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) and Dairy Isle to give Canadians a chance to win a VIP trip for two to the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is pleased to announce the addition of four new sponsors: Town of Stratford, Provincial Credit Union, The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms, and Delta Hotels Prince Edward by Marriott.

The top junior Wheelchair Basketball athletes in Canada will participate in the Junior National Championship at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre on the University of Prince Edward Island campus in Charlottetown from June 10-12, 2022.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — The 2023 Canada Games Host Society, in partnership with the Province of Prince Edward Island, is excited to present Games Gear Friday, a monthly contest encouraging Islanders and organizations to show their Games spirit by wearing official merchandise every Friday leading up to the Games in 2023.

Today, the 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society revealed its Torch Relay program including the official Torch Relay route and Torchbearer nomination process.

The 2023 Canada Games Host Society is inviting submissions from PEI artists, artisans and creators to design the medals for the upcoming 2023 Canada Winter Games, taking place from February 18 to March 5, 2023.

The Prince Edward Island 2023 Canada Games Host Society invites interested musicians and artists to submit an Expression of Interest to create a Mascot Theme Song for the purpose of providing accompanying music for Wowkwis when she is attending community events.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society recognizes and values the opinion of Island youth, who are the leaders of tomorrow, and encourage them to participate in a survey where they can share ideas and suggestions for the 2023 Canada Games festival site.

The Canada Games Winter Games Host Society is creating a database of creators and performers living in Prince Edward Island, to draw from as paid performance opportunities arise leading up to and during the 2023 Canada Winter Games.

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island — Islanders can now visit the 2023 Canada Games Volunteer Centre, located at 121B Sandstone Road in Charlottetown, to learn more about volunteer opportunities, receive assistance with their application, and complete phases of their volunteer journey.

Today, Chefs de Mission from Canada’s 13 provinces and territories are arriving in Prince Edward Island to get a preview of the preparations underway for the 2023 Canada Winter Games as they attend Mission Conference #1 from April 4-7.

To celebrate the official opening of the Volunteer Centre, located at 121B Sandstone Road in Charlottetown, the 2023 Canada Games Host Society is welcoming Islanders to an open house on Thursday, April 7 from 3 to 7 p.m.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to welcome MBS Radio and its Island stations CFCY, MAX-FM, and SPUD FM, as an Official Media Partner for the PEI 2023 Games.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society announced today the addition of four new organizations to its growing roster of sponsors: Grant Thornton, Maritime Electric, Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus, and Dairy Farmers of PEI.

The 2022 Canadian Junior Mogul Championships, presented by Toyota is coming to New Brunswick!

The Canada Games Council (CGC) and the 2023 Canada Games Host Society are pleased to welcome Vision33 Canada Inc. as a National Multi-Games Partner of the Canada Games, starting with the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edwards Island’s newest piece of sport and recreation infrastructure officially opened today on the grounds at Credit Union Place in Summerside.

The 2023 Canada Games Host Society is excited to reveal its ticket program for the PEI 2023 Games. Select Games passes are now available to the general public through Ticketmaster and the Credit Union Place box office in Summerside, with a special early bird price for family passes offered until March 31, 2022.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is thrilled to welcome the Saltwire Network as an Official Media Partner for the PEI 2023 Games.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society today is pleased to welcome Stingray Group and its Island stations, Ocean 100 and HOT 105.5, as an Official Media Partner for the PEI 2023 Games.

In exactly one year, the 2023 Canada Winter Games will get underway in PEI! To mark the occasion, the Host Society announced today the launch of the online volunteer application portal, and welcomed Karbon as the official volunteer uniform outfitter.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to launch 2023 Canada Games Spirit Day, a community-focused initiative encouraging Islanders to share their excitement for the Games online by wearing and decorating their communities in green and blue on February 17.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to welcome four new organizations to its growing roster of sponsors: Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL), PEI Mutual Insurance Company, Office Interiors, and DALMAC.

The official mascot of the 2023 Canada Winter Games has been revealed and is ready to celebrate the power of sport and welcome the nation to Prince Edward Island in 2023.

The 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society is excited to announce the City of Charlottetown and the City of Summerside have signed on as municipal partners for the 2023 Games.

Calling all kids! The challenge to create the official mascot for the 2023 Canada Games is on.

The 2023 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to welcome two new organizations to its growing roster of sponsors: Hansen Electric and Key Murray Law.

With just two years to go until the start of the 2023 Canada Winter Games, the PEI Host Society today launched its brand and announced a new sponsorship with Atlantic Lottery.

Congratulations to our Mascot Design Challenge winner, Myla Doucette, a Grade 3 student from Gulf Shore Consolidated school in North Rustico!