FAMILY & FRIENDS
Welcome to North Bay!
Friends, Family, Supporters & Spectators: It is hard to believe that Provincial Winter Games is mere months away, where 300 Athletes and 120 Coaches will be converging on North Bay, Ontario for the 2027 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Winter 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 - Coming Soon!! (August 2026)
Ceremonies
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of unity and achievement at the Provincial Winter Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies! Both Ceremonies for these Games will take place at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens (100 Chippewa St., W, North Bay). 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, January 28 @ TBD
Closing Ceremonies
Saturday, January 30 @ TBD
*These are not ticketed events, all are welcome
Family & Friends Dinner - Tickets will Available in September
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
