by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 8:20 AM ET, Wed January 21, 2026
Special Olympics Canada has named Kelowna as the host city for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028.
To be held February 28 to March 4, 2028, this will be the first time the national Winter Games will be staged in British Columbia.
Approximately 1,300 athletes and coaches are expected to compete across eight winter sports: curling, figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, five-pin bowling, snowshoeing, and floor hockey or floorball.
Events will take place at seven venues throughout the city. The Games are expected to generate more than $7 million in economic impact.
The 2028 Winter Games will also serve as the national qualifying event for athletes seeking selection to Special Olympics World Winter Games, where competitors from more than 100 countries are expected to participate.
About Special Olympics Canada
Founded in 1974, Special Olympics Canada supports Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport-based programming delivered through 12 provincial and territorial chapters. More than 41,000 athletes, ranging from early childhood to older adulthood, participate in year-round programs nationwide.
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