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Canada Games 2025

August 22 to 25, 2025

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser travelled to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 22 to 25, to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games. During the closing ceremony, the Governor General delivered remarks and officially closed the Games.

The Canada Games is the nation's largest domestic multi-sport event which began in 1967 in Quebec City as a key part of Canada's Centennial celebrations. The Games are the pinnacle of interprovincial and territorial sport competition for young athletes. Beyond the competition, the Canada Games also feature a vibrant cultural celebration and festival, highlighting the connection between sport and community.

August 23 & 24, 2025

The Governor General visited the Canada Games House to explore the space and meet with athletes and their families. Their Excellencies also stopped by the Athletes’ Village Dining Hall to meet with athletes and share some words of encouragement.

Six people, including Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser, pose with a fish mascot in front of a Canada Games sign.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser speaking with a group of people in a lobby.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser standing, talking to a group of people who are eating breakfast at a large table.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser speaking to two young people dressed in blue fleece zip-ups who are sitting at a long table with plates in front of them.





The Governor General attended various competitions over two days and presented medals recognizing the achievements of athletes competing in a range of sports.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser stand, talking to two people in wheelchairs. They are on the sidelines of a running track.

Athletes running a race on a track.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser shaking hands with athletes on a running track.

A group of athletes competing in hurdles.

Athletes hugging and high-fiving on the running track. A First Aid responder in an orange coat is standing near them.

Two athletes hugging each other on a running track.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser posing for a photo with three medalists. A young girl in the front is holding a tray that holds the medals..

Governor General Mary Simon placing a medal around an athlete's neck.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser posing with 3 athletes who are wearing medals around their necks.

Governor General Mary Simon placing a medal around a woman's neck. A young girl is holding a tray of medals.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser posing with 3 athletes who are wearing medals around their necks.

Governor General Mary Simon walking by a a group of people sitting in the stands at a baseball game.

An baseball player hitting the ball at the home plate.

A pitcher who has just thrown a baseball at home plate.

Soccer players on a field.

Group photo of a soccer team posing on the field. Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser stand in the middle of the group.





On Sunday, Her Excellency attended and delivered remarks at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Canada Games – “A Celebration for All”.

Athletes walking in a large stadium. Large kites fly above.

Teams participating in a parade in a large stadium.

Teams walking in a parade in a large stadium.

Athletes walking in a parade in a large stadium holding a banner that has "Thank you! Merci!" written on it, filled with signatures.

Athletes participating in a parade in a large stadium. Two of them are holding a large flag on a pole.

Governor General Mary Simon standing at a podium. Provincial flags are behind her. A woman in military uniform is standing to her right.

Thank you for showing us what’s possible when we come together—united by purpose, and driven by excellence, team spirit and integrity.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

Stadium filled with people as a band plays on stage.

August 25, 2025

Before leaving Newfoundland, Governor General Mary Simon took the time to thank those stepping up in response to the wildfires, including community volunteers, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Canadian Red Cross, the Salvation Army Canada and first responders from across the country.

These are our neighbours, friends and community members who drop everything in a moment’s notice to protect others. Their courage and selflessness keep Canadians safe every day.

Governor General Mary Simon shaking hands with members of the Canada Coast Guard. A helicopter is visible in the background.

Governor General Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser speaking with members of the Canada Coast Guard. There are two red helicopters in the background.

Governor General Mary Simon speaking to volunteers wearing Red Cross vests. A sign on the table says '"Reception desk - North Shore Wildfire - How can we help you?".

Governor General Mary Simon serving sandwiches to people in a cafeteria. She is wearing a Salvation Army vest.

Governor General Mary Simon sitting at a table with members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser in a large cafeteria surrounded by members of the Canadian Armed Forces

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