Taking communities to new heights.
Our province’s strength comes from its people that proudly donate their time to help make our communities better, every day.
Legacy & Impact
Hosting the 2025 Canada Games provides another opportunity for our community to build upon its legacy of giving. The Games will leave a lasting impact, energizing St. John’s and the rest of the province with:
$70-80M
Expedited infrastructure improvements & community investment
$100-$120M
Economic impact
National Platform
Showcasing local arts & culture
Official Training
Increased local knowledge of event execution, training (officials), & sports.
Media Exposure
Local, regional, & national media exposure
Volunteers
A new base of community volunteers
Social
Positive impact that fosters improvements in individuals with particular attention to culture, community, diversity & inclusion.
Environmental
Champion positive, climate-friendly practices that lessen the impact of the Games on the environment.
Infrastructure
The 2025 Canada Games will be a moment shared by the entire nation, and its legacy will live on long into the future. Investment in local infrastructure will pay dividends for generations to come, with new and improved community facilities that will leave St. John’s stronger and healthier for having hosted the Games.
Financial
The 2025 Canada Games won’t just bring people together – it will bring them to our communities. Revenue generated through athlete involvement, fan visits and sponsorship will bring the Games to life.
The projected economic benefit of the 2025 Canada Games exceeds $100 million.
Transfer of Knowledge
The legacy of the Games isn’t just felt by the athletes or the host communities – it’s felt by the entire country. This is ensured through the Canada Games Council Transfer of Knowledge and Information program, which provides advice, guidance, direction, and support to pass the torch from one Games to the next.
