Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games

03/28/2026

Today is the day! Join us at West Orillia Sports Complex from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 👏

THANK YOU to the 300 dedicated volunteers who made the Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games possible! ❄️🙌

Your time, energy, and passion brought these Games to life and created an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

We invite volunteers to please join us this Saturday as we come together to celebrate you and say THANK YOU! Drop in, reconnect, and share in the pride of everything we accomplished as a community.

📅 Saturday, March 28
🕑 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 West Orillia Sports Complex - Orillia Room

03/24/2026

THANK YOU to the 300 dedicated volunteers who made the Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games possible! ❄️🙌

Your time, energy, and passion brought these Games to life and created an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.

We invite volunteers to please join us this Saturday as we come together to celebrate you and say THANK YOU! Drop in, reconnect, and share in the pride of everything we accomplished as a community.

📅 Saturday, March 28
🕑 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
📍 West Orillia Sports Complex - Orillia Room

03/23/2026

🏅 Big news for Orillia!

Fresh off hosting the 2026 Ontario Winter Games this month, the City of Orillia has been selected to host the 2028 Ontario 55+ Winter Games, welcoming up to 1,000 athletes and participants from across the province.

With $325,000 in provincial support, this premier event for older adults is expected to:
✔️ Generate over $1 million in economic activity
✔️ Boost local tourism and businesses
✔️ Celebrate active, healthy living at every age

Orillia has a strong track record of hosting Ontario Games, and we’re proud to once again showcase our community, volunteers, and facilities on a provincial stage.

We can’t wait to welcome competitors and visitors from across Ontario in 2028!

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1007193/orillia-selected-to-host-2028-ontario-55-winter-games

03/02/2026

The Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games presented by Desjardins have officially come to an end! 🙌🏅A HUGE congratulations to all the athletes who competed at the Games. You made the last two weeks truly unforgettable. 💪💛

From the ice to the courts and beyond, we were lucky to capture just a glimpse of the incredible talent and teamwork showcased across all sports.

Keep sharing your unforgettable moments from the Games, we’ll always be cheering you on! 🥳

03/01/2026

Power, precision, and poise. 💙

Artistic swimming at the Ontario Winter Games showcases the incredible athleticism and discipline required to move as one. Every routine reflects countless hours of training and unwavering focus.

Another stunning display of talent on the provincial stage!

03/01/2026

On guard! 🤺✨

Between every bout, there’s a handshake, a cheer, and a new friendship. That’s the power of sport. May the bonds built this week be just the beginning of lifelong connections.

👨‍👧‍👦Tag your new friends you met at the Ontario Winter Games!

One more day of competition is left. Visit orillia2026.ca for details.

Thank you to Ken NG for photos 1-4.

02/28/2026

The final runs are here! ❄️

Snowboarding wraps up today at the Ontario Winter Games! Thanks to the athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers who made it a great few days on the hill.

👏 Cheer on someone who competed this week.

02/27/2026

Quick passes. Big goals. Nonstop action. ⚽🔥

Futsal at the Games has been fast, fierce, and full of standout moments! The action continues today until Sunday at the Orillia Recreation Centre.

👉 Find the details at orillia2026.ca

02/27/2026

In case you missed it… 🎇👀

Week 2 of the Games has officially begun and it was so fun seeing you all together for the Opening Ceremonies!

Now it’s time to bring the speed, the strength, and the drive. Leave it all out there - we can’t wait to see what this week brings at the 2026 Ontario Winter Games. ❄️🏅🔥

02/26/2026

Whether flying down steep terrain or grinding through long‑distance courses, these dedicated athletes are keeping the up energy for Week Two of the Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games! ❄️⛷️🔥

This is your moment to cheer, celebrate, and feel the adrenaline! Keep tagging Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games in your fav moments throughout the competition! 🙌

02/26/2026

Week Two is here! 🥇

The Orillia 2026 Ontario Winter Games presented by Desjardins Group return tonight with Opening Ceremonies at 7 p.m. in Centennial Park. Join us for the Athlete’s Parade, the lighting of the cauldron, and fireworks as we kick off the final weekend of competition. 🎇

From cross country skiing and snowboard to artistic swimming, fencing, wrestling and more, Ontario’s top young athletes are ready to shine across Orillia and Simcoe County.

Please note: temporary road closures and parking impacts will be in effect this evening. Plan ahead at Orillia.ca/OWGImpacts.

Read the full release at orillia.ca/OWGWeek2 and find the complete schedule at orillia.ca/OWGSports.

Ontario Sport Ontario Government