HOSTED BY
2027 North Bay Provincial Winter Games
The Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter Games are scheduled to take place in North Bay in January 2027. Hosted by the North Bay Police Service, the Winter Games will welcome athletes from across the province to compete in a range of exciting winter sports, including Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoe, Curling, and Figure Skating.
These Games will celebrate determination, community, and the power of inclusive sport. As athletes take to snow, ice, and indoor arenas, North Bay will come alive with the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and celebration. Stay tuned for more details as the city prepares to welcome participants, families, volunteers, and fans for an unforgettable winter showcase.
WINTER SPORTS
ALPINE SKIING
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
CURLING
FIGURE SKATING
SNOWSHOE
About Special Olympics Ontario:
Special Olympics Ontario is part of a global charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with an intellectual disability through sport. Across the province, athletes train, compete, and build confidence in year-round programs that promote inclusion, respect, and community.
The Provincial Winter Games represent a key milestone in the athlete pathway. Athletes qualify for the Games through regional qualifying events, earning the opportunity to compete at the provincial level. Those selected from the Provincial Games may advance to represent Ontario at the 2028 Special Olympics Canada National Winter Games, with the potential to move on to international competition. The next Special Olympics World Winter Games are scheduled to take place in Switzerland in 2029.
Through every stage of this journey, Special Olympics Ontario uses sport as a platform to empower athletes, foster belonging, and celebrate achievement. For more information, visit specialolympicsontario.com.
About Law Enforcement Torch Run:
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. Known honourably as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions and into Special Olympics Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. Worldwide annually, more than 97,000 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.
About the City of North Bay:
North Bay is a vibrant northern Ontario community known for its stunning natural landscapes, welcoming spirit, and strong tradition of sport and community engagement. Situated on the shores of Lake Nipissing and surrounded by forests, trails, and winter scenery, North Bay offers a perfect setting for winter sport and celebration.
The 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games mark a historic return of the Winter Games to North Bay, which previously hosted the Provincial Winter Games in 2015. This legacy of inclusion, athletic achievement, and community support makes North Bay a proud and meaningful home for the return of Ontario’s winter sport celebration. 
From outdoor adventures to indoor sporting facilities, North Bay embraces both seasoned winter athletes and visitors experiencing a northern winter for the first time. The City’s strong community partnerships, rich sporting history, and deep commitment to inclusion set the stage for an unforgettable 2027 Games.
Are you interested in being a part of the North Bay 2027 Winter Games? Provide your information below!
Please note we will not be contacting Games volunteers about opportunities until later this year.
