The Government of Yukon welcomes Team Yukon back from the 2024 Canada 55+ Games held in Quebec City. A record 162 participants and supporters attended the Games from August 27 through August 30.
The Government of Yukon is proud to have supported this year’s Canada 55+ Games with a $75,000 grant to ElderActive Recreation Association. Team Yukon took home an impressive 58 medals while competing in 12 events, plus the five-kilometer and 10-kilometre bonus events.
Major events like the Canada 55+ Games provide Yukoners the opportunity to compete at the national level and inspire communities to stay active. The next Canada 55+ Games will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Canada 55+ Games brings together more than 2,500 participants from across the country every two years to compete at the national level in a variety of athletic, recreational and social events.
The ElderActive Recreation Association leads the organization of Team Yukon with the assistance of the organizing committee and funding and support from the Government of Yukon.
The Government of Yukon provided $75,000 to support Team Yukon’s participation at these Games.
Laura Seeley
Cabinet Communications
867-332-7627
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John Tonin
Communications, Community Services
867-334-5816
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