Whether it’s swimmer Penny Oleksiak, soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan or skier Marielle Thompson, women in Canada are dominating the world stage of sports and athletics and inspiring young women to lead active lifestyles. With March 8 being International Women’s Day,...
Learn about the Arctic Winter Games, an international, biennial sport competition that brings together northern and Arctic athletes.
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Imagine leaving your home to immigrate to a new country, especially one where you don’t speak the language or have community connections. Consider how challenging it would be to not only access the essentials you need, like medical care, housing, food or...
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential people living in Canada who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. It can be tough to get back into a physical activity routine, especially if the...
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you won’t...
Ultramarathoner Amy Kenny’s deep connection to her sport and the Yukon landscape The Yukon first captivated Amy Kenny’s heart when she toured through the territory on a cycling adventure 16 years ago. For years after she returned to her hometown of Hamilton, Ontario,...
“Being mentally occupied with a sport or a goal or a dream, I do think it helps you deal with stress.” Many Canadians want to find a way to move their bodies every day. That’s because engaging in daily physical activity is one of the simplest and most effective ways...
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. “The hardest part is just going out there and doing it. It gets easier as you get started. I’ve...
“I truly believe that being active & making an effort to be outside, to do an activity of some kind, will be key for us to recover from the effects of the pandemic.” When it comes to high-performance athletes, engaging in physical activity comes naturally and...
“No matter where you are in your life, physical activity plays an important role.” Adversity. It can come at any time and take on many different forms. For a young Chantal Petitclerc, it came at only 13 years old when an accident stole her ability to walk. Instead of...
“Getting outside, being physical, & enjoying some fresh air helps build a relationship with the natural environment & love for the outdoors.” Many Canadians struggle with prioritizing physical activity and making it a part of their daily routines. Squeezing in...
