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Tokyo, Shanghai, Montreal and Orlando to host expanded Olympic Q-Series on road to LA28

Four world-class cities will host the Olympic Q-Series (formerly the Olympic Qualifier Series) in an exciting and expanded format on the road to the LA28…

Alberta Selected as North American Host of World Cup of Hockey 2028

Games to Be Played in Edmonton and Calgary February 2028 at Rogers Place and Scotia Place EDMONTON, Alberta and CALGARY, Alberta, March 16, 2026…

The Best in Canada’s Sport Tourism Industry Honoured at SEC26

March 12, 2026–The very best in Canada’s Sport Tourism industry were honoured during the 2026 PRESTIGE Awards ceremony held on March 11th at Sport Events…

Tourism Nanaimo Launches New Sports Hosting Toolkit

Sport Starts at Home and Nanaimo’s Hosting Community is Ready New Sport Hosting Toolkit supports organizers with bids, planning, and on-the-ground delivery Snuneymuxw First…

SPOHOX™ Live 2026 Seeks Bold Voices to Lead Industry Conversations in Saint John

March 4, 2026 – SPOHOX™ Live returns November 4–5, 2026 in Saint John, New Brunswick, bringing together leaders from across Canada’s sport tourism and sport event hosting…

Calgary Set to Host Boxing Canada’s Canada Cup and Youth & Junior Championships for Third Consecutive Year

Calgary, AB – March 3 – Boxing Canada is proud to announce that Calgary will once again host the prestigious Canada Cup alongside the…

Kelowna Announced as Host City for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028

KELOWNA, BC, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ – Special Olympics Canada, in partnership with the City of Kelowna and Tourism Kelowna, is pleased to announce Kelowna, British Columbia as the…

Downtown Mississauga Transforms into a Giant Urban Snowpark as APIK Returns for Three Days of Winter Action

Nearly 100 Athletes Compete for $100,000 in Prize Money Mississauga, ON, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For one weekend only, downtown Mississauga will…

Saint John Wins Bid to Host Spo Ho Xperience™ Live 2026

November 18, 2025 (Ottawa, ON / Saint John, NB) – Canada’s most buzzworthy sport tourism industry event is heading to the East Coast. iSPARK® Consulting Inc. and Envision Saint…

Sport Summit 2025 Kicks Off Tomorrow: Uniting Leaders, Athletes, and Innovatorsin Canadian Sport

Calgary, AB, October 21, 2025—The wait is over—Sport Summit 2025 officially begins tomorrow, bringing together some of the most influential voices in Canadian sport…

All-Star Speakers and Bold Ideas Take Centre Stage at SPOHOX25™ Live in Regina presented by Events Regina Sport in partnership with Tourism Regina and Tourism Saskatchewan

October 29–30, 2025 | Regina, Saskatchewan October 1, 2025–The third edition of SPOHOX™ Live lands in Regina later this month, bringing together innovators, and…

Oak View Group and TD Bank Group Announce Landmark Naming Rights Deal for Hamilton Arena

Hamilton, ON (June 25, 2025) — Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in live event venue development, premium hospitality, and 360-degree entertainment solutions,…

SAVE THE DATE: Sport Events Congress 2026 (SEC26) COMING TO MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO – MARCH 9 – 12, 2026

[OTTAWA, ON, May 8th, 2025] – Sport Tourism Canada (STC), in partnership with Visit Mississauga, is pleased to share a Save the Date for Sport Events…

NEW BIDDING OPPORTUNITY NOW AVAILABLE: AthletesCAN Seeking Destination Hosting Partners for the 2026 and/or 2027 AthletesCAN Forum and Canadian Sport Awards

April 22, 2025 – Canadian communities can be at the forefront of athlete advocacy in Canada by hosting two of the most impactful and…