STC BEST MEMORIES WALL

  Sport Tourism Canada and the Sport Events Congress (SEC) play a pivotal role in connecting communities with national sport organizations, opening doors to transformative opportunities in...

Sport Event Congress is the one event I truly look forward to each year. It’s where my journey in the sport industry really began — three years ago, SEC helped me better understand the landscape and...

Sport Tourism Canada provides a number of resources to our organization that have helped support our ability to successfully bid and earn the right to host events. Tools such as the STEAM model...

Curling Canada has found immense value in our membership within Sport Tourism Canada. Being able to connect directly with destination marketing offices and other sport rights holders in the industry...

Tourisme Laval is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sport Tourism Canada, an invaluable partner that has helped position Laval as a top destination for sporting events. Since 2012, our...

Sport Tourism Canada has been an invaluable resource to Athletics Canada. The connections we've made through SEC and STC’s networking events have helped us identify and collaborate with strong host...

Sport Tourism Canada has been an invaluable partner in the growth and development of our sport and event hosting strategy in Central Nova Scotia. Through STC’s national network and sector events...

In 2019, Durham Region proudly hosted the Ontario Parasport Games. This was my first time leading a multi-sport event—and what an eye-opener it was! From transportation logistics to hotel room...

  Since joining Tourism North Bay, I have had the privilege of attending four Sport Event Congresses so far, each one reinforcing the exceptional value of Sport Tourism Canada's community and...

This year marks a milestone for racquetball — 75 years of one of the world’s fastest and most dynamic sports. Played in over 95 countries, racquetball continues to thrive, and that passion was on...

In 2021, as the pandemic continued to shut down the world, Curling Canada made the very bold decision to develop the protocols and plan to host seven back to back events on behalf of the sport....

It was January 5: the gold medal game of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship between Team Czechia and Team Canada at Scotiabank Centre in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over the ten-day...

  My favourite Sport Tourism memory is when London hosted the Ontario Summer Games in August of 2024. As a former athlete who previously participated in the Games, it was a full circle moment for me...

Lethbridge has been involved with Sport Tourism Canada since its formation, but the Lethbridge Sport Council’s first official representation was at the 10th anniversary Sport Events Congress (SEC)...

Speed Skating Canada hosted the World Speed Skating Championships in Calgary for the first time since 1998. While we were optimistic about the turnout, we couldn't be certain what to expect....

In February 2023, Strathcona County proudly hosted the Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games. To enhance awareness and promote inclusion, we launched an ambassador program in partnership with...

The competition setup for the facility was set at an international level and met all standards set out in the technical package. It had a huge economic impact for Edmonton and the Host committee....

November 18 - 24, 2024 - Twenty-eight of the country’s best club teams competed for the right to be Canadian champions at the 2024 Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships in Barrie, Ontario. ...

This activation was unforgettable. At the Richmond Sport Hosting booth, attendees were invited to try their hand at wheelchair hockey—a humbling, empowering, and eye-opening experience.

Stepping into the SEC25 NBA Experience was like walking into a dream for basketball fans. As soon as attendees turned the corner, they were greeted by towering cutouts of LeBron James—one in action,...

With a bright blue backdrop and oversized basketballs, the Tourism Calgary booth was a fan favourite. Whether you were a Lakers fan or just there for the fun, this interactive photo station brought...

In the quiet early morning or after a long day of panels and networking, this spot by the escalator became a sanctuary. The soft lighting, the elegant blend of curves and symmetry, and the...

The iconic SEC25 sign, stretching across the hallway in bold blues and yellows, became a landmark throughout the event. It wasn’t just a directional banner—it was a statement. This was the 25th...

The hush that fell over the crowd inside the theatre was unlike any other. With dramatic lighting and a curved, elegant seating arrangement, attendees were treated to a special SEC25 keynote session...

As the SEC25 crowd gathered near the main escalators, the sudden blast of trumpets and pounding of drums captured everyone's attention. A marching band—decked out in cowboy hats and plaid...

The anticipation in this room was palpable. Tables stretched across the venue like a carefully orchestrated dance floor, each representing a potential match—a future collaboration, a city, a story...

When the sun went down, the cowboy hats came out. The SEC25 social at Cowboys Calgary was nothing short of legendary. With neon lights overhead and country music pumping, delegates swapped blazers...