The Good Games

Canada's Biggest Festival of Sport, Play and Community.

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What you will
experience

The GOOD Games is the only event in Canada that brings together traditional sport, Para sport, Special Olympics moments, Indigenous sport and cultural experiences, free family activities, live entertainment, food, wellness and community programming in one place.

It is part competition, part festival, part giant community block party. Athletes come to compete, families come to explore, kids come to try something new, and everyone is invited to watch, play, cheer, connect and belong.

The goal is simple.

To celebrate people through movement, joy and shared experience, and to show what is possible when sport and play become something everyone can be part of.

The What

Three days of sport, music, food and festival energy. Sport courts, feature matches, kids play zones and a full festival village in one place so you can move, watch and explore.

The Why

Because movement heals and play connects us. We create a place where you can show up as you are, try something new, cheer for others and remember how good it feels to feel part of something.

The How

There are three simple ways to jump in: play, participate or volunteer. Pick what fits you best, choose your city and we will take care of the rest.

The Good Movement

The GOOD Games is growing across Canada. Each city adds its own flavour, but the heart stays the same. Sport, play, music and community, all in one place.

good games guelph

June 26 to 28, 2026

University of Guelph

good games calgary

TBD: 2027

BMO Centre at Stampede Park

Why we exist

Physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for death worldwide. In Canada, nearly half of adults don’t get enough movement, and youth activity rates are even lower. The GOOD Games exists to change that. Through joyful, inclusive experiences, we help Canadians rediscover the power of sport and community to: 

Boost Physical Health by getting people moving at every age.

Build Community Resilience by uniting kids, parents, and grandparents through play.

Strengthen Mental Well-Being by creating connections that fight stress and isolation.

Stories That Stick

Real people. Real change. From athletes finding community, to families rediscovering movement, to volunteers shaping impact.
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