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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The City of Charlottetown, in partnership with the 2023 Canada Games Host Society, has purchased and installed a portable artificial outdoor rink system for the greenspace in front of Founders Hall. The rink opened to the public on January 28, 2023 with skaters already taking the opportunity to test the ice.
Prince Edward Island is set to welcome thousands of visitors for the 2023 Canada Winter Games, and Confederation Centre of the Arts is thrilled to collaborate on a variety of cultural activities.
The 2023 Canada Games Host Society interviewed four Islanders about volunteering with the Games.
Officially half-way to our goal of 5000 volunteers, the 2023 Canada Games Host Society was happy to catch up with Carla DiGiorgio, our 2,500th volunteer.
Having represented Prince Edward Island as an athlete in Cape Breton in 1987, a spectator in PEI in 1991 and 2009, and a coach in Red Deer in 2019, Robinson saw the hard work volunteers put in, so when the opportunity presented itself to volunteer for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in her home province she jumped at the chance.
Learn more about Rustico's Katherine Morrow, our 1000th volunteer!
It can be daunting to follow in the considerable footprints left by one of curling’s best, but that's not stopping Brad Gushue's nephews. While Gushue was competing for a second world championship, his nephews Parker Tipple, 16, and his 15-year-old brother Spencer — the sons of Gushue’s sister, Natasha — were competing for a curling championship of their own.
Biathlon athletes and volunteers alike tested their skills ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games this weekend.
A new $5-million indoor sports dome in Summerside, P.E.I., was officially opened by city officials Thursday morning. The Dome, a 65,000-square-foot indoor turf field, was built for the 2023 Canada Winter Games.
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On behalf of the 2023 Canada Winter Games Host Society, we would like to thank all Islanders and friends of the Games who participated in our 2023 Canada Games Spirit Day on February 17th!
Summerside's Billy Bridges and Mark Arendz of Hartsville, P.E.I., heading to Beijing with different hopes
P.E.I.'s Mark Arendz competes in the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. Arendz will compete in his fourth Paralympics for Team Canada in Beijing, March 4-3.
With just 10 days to go from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, athletes around the globe are gearing up to compete on the world’s biggest stage. Among the many Canadian athletes heading to Beijing is PEI’s very own, Brett Gallant, who will be making his Olympic debut on the ice.
The Canada Games Council (CGC) invites Canadians to celebrate sporting excellence and outstanding achievement on and off the field of play by nominating acclaimed alumni for the 2022 and 2023 Canada Games Hall of Honour.
Myla Doucette felt a feeling of accomplishment as the 2023 Canada Winter Games official mascot made its first appearance.
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the Canada Games. From scorekeepers and ushers, to photographers and announcers, it takes thousands of people working together to plan and support all the athletic and cultural events around the Games. Help inspire greatness in all Canadians and build a lasting legacy for generations to come. Join us in 2023 and share the spirit of Canadian sport!
The 2023 Canada Games Host Society is pleased to reveal the Karbon volunteer uniform kit.
Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the Canada Games. Help inspire greatness in all Canadians and build a lasting legacy for generations to come. Join us in 2023 and share the spirit of Canadian sport.
Say hello to Wowkwis (Whoa-quis), the official mascot for the 2023 Canada Winter Games. Named after the Mi'kmaq First Nations peoples’ word for “red fox,” Wowkwis celebrates the rich history of our province.
As a province known for its hospitality, we’re excited to welcome the 2023 Canada Winter Games to Prince Edward Island.
