FAMILY & FRIENDS
Welcome to Brantford!
Friends, Family, Supporters & Spectators: It is hard to believe but in just four months, 850 Athletes and 250 Coaches will be converging on Brantford, Ontario for the 2025 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games. All of the athletes, coaches and organizers have worked so hard to get to this point! Their dedication and focus has been both incredible and admirable!
We are inviting you to join Special Olympics Ontario and be an Ambassador of Good Sportsmanship and Comradery. Sport can bring exhilarating highs when we win and sometimes heart felt lows when we do not. That said we strive to be gracious and dignified when we win but also when our efforts do not bring the results we hoped for. It is our hope that everyone attending these games regardless of their role will join us in our efforts in being Gold Medal Sportsmanship Ambassadors for these games. If you plan on attending these Games in person, we encourage you to review our Spectator Code of Conduct, as a way to do your part in ensuring a positive experience for all attendees. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible this summer in Brantford!
Below is some information to help ensure you have an amazing Provincial Games experience.
Hotel Information
Marriot TownePlace Suites
30 Fen Ridge Ct, Brantford, ON N3V 1G2
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Recommended for Softball and Golf
Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton
20 Fen Ridge Ct, Brantford, ON N3V 1G2
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Recommended for Softball and Golf
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
27 Sinclair Blvd Building 2, Brantford, ON N3S 7Y1
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Recommended for Athletics and Soccer
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
27 Sinclair Blvd Building 1, Brantford, ON N3S 7Y1
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Group Name: Ont. Special Olympics Summer Games, Booking Code: OOS
Recommended for Athletics and Soccer
Best Western Brantford Hotel
19 Holiday Dr, Brantford, ON N3R 7J4
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Recommended for Athletics and Soccer
Ceremonies
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of unity and achievement at the Provincial Summer Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies! All are welcome to share in the excitement and cheer on our incredible athletes. Come witness the power of sports to unite communities and inspire greatness. See you there!
Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, July 10 @ 7pm
Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, July 12 @ 7pm
*These are not ticketed events, all are welcome
Family & Friends Dinner
Date: Friday, July 11th, 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: $75 per person
The Grand River Dinner Cruises is located in the County of Brant and cruises along a tranquil 20-kilometer section of the Grand River between Caledonia and Brantford. Each boat allows for 50 passengers. Boats are fully enclosed and each dining table is positioned at a window to allow for optimal views of the river. There is an outer deck that surrounds the dining area, allowing guests to sit outside and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Learn more at grandrivercruises.ca
Menu:
Complimentary refreshments from the Dockside Café upon arrival
Grazing platter per table upon boarding
Fresh-baked bread
Garden salad with your choice of dressing
Choice of slow-cooked roast beef and gravy or baked chicken breast supreme (vegan/vegetarian options are available) accompanied with potatoes & vegetables
Choice of house-baked dessert
Tea, coffee, soft drinks *Bar service is available on all cruises
