The first Nova Scotia 55+ Games (NS 55+ Games) were held in Cornwallis Park on Sept 28 - Oct 1, 2005. All six regions were represented amongst 154 participants and 14 non-participants. 14 events were held and each evening featured delightful local entertainment.

The Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society (NS 55+ Society) joined the Canada Seniors’ Games Association (CSGA) in 2004. The CSGA is a national organization that promotes the mental, physical, and spiritual health of seniors. The NS 55+ Games furthers the mission of the CSGA by offering a range of events that engage mental and physical dexterity and by fostering community on a provincial and regional level.

Stats from the past

  • 2005 - Kentville (Sept 28 - Oct 1) - 154 participants, 14 non-participants

  • 2007 Truro (Sept 26 - 30) - 246 participants, 6 non-participants

  • 2009 Yarmouth (Sept 24 - 26) - 333 participants

  • 2011 Kentville/Kings County (Sept 22 - 24) - 455 participants

  • 2013 Truro (Sept 19 - 21) - 565 participants

  • 2015 New Glasgow (Sept 16 - 19) - 750 participants

  • 2017 Lunenburg (Sept 13 - 16) - 782 participants

  • 2019 Antigonish (July 31 - Aug 3) - 717 participants

  • 2021 Yarmouth (Sept 15 – Sept 18) – 736 participants

  • 2023 Pictou (Sept 30 – Oct 4) – 755 participants

  • 2025 Bridgewater–Lunenburg (Sept 21-Sept 25) – 830+

  • 2027 – Host Community Selected, soon to be announced

History of the Canada Seniors’ Games

The first Canada 55+ Games was hosted in 1996 and Nova Scotians have competed in every single one. However, an official Team Nova Scotia was first involved in 2004. The 2020 Games were postponed, due to pandemic, and pushed out to 2022 where they were held in Kamloops, BC. Quebec City hosted a tremendous National games event in 2024.  The 2026 Games were to have been held in Winnipeg but have been postponed, pushed out to 2028, host city soon to be announced.

stats From the past

  • 1996 - Regina, SK

  • 1998 - Medicine Hat, AB

  • 2002 - Summerside, PEI

  • 2004 - Whitehorse, YT (3 medals, 19 team members)

  • 2006 - Portage la Prairie, MB

  • 2008 - Dieppe, NB

  • 2010 - Brockville, ON

  • 2012 - Sydney, NS (108 medals, 310 team members)

  • 2014 - Strathcona, AB

  • 2016 - Brampton, ON (44 medals, 150 team members)

  • 2018 - Saint John, NB (121.5 medals, 300 team members)

  • 2020 (postponed to 2022) - Kamloops, BC

  • 2022 – Kamloops BC

  • 2024 – Quebec City

  • 2026 – Winnipeg postponed

  • 2028 – host city soon to be announced