The Sport for Life Summit brings together leaders who strive to enhance quality sport and physical activity throughout Canada. By establishing an environment for knowledge sharing and idea generation through thoughtful and open dialogue, the Summit fosters connection, advances best practices and identifies opportunities for innovation. We aspire to ensure quality sport and physical activity programming, and the development of physical literacy, are equitably available to everyone.
When everyone has the opportunity to take part in quality sport and physical activity, the benefits to our population and society are immense. People live healthier, more active lives. Those pursuing high performance have a clear pathway and greater possibility for sporting achievement. Communities–from the physical communities in which we live to the collective national sport community–grow stronger and more aligned.
Join us in Surrey, BC, and Trois-Rivières, QC, in 2027
In 2027, the Summits will take place in two editions, one in English and one in French. The call for abstracts for the French edition closes November 2, 2026.
English Edition: Surrey, BC
In partnership with Sport Surrey
February 9–11, 2027
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, Surrey, BC
Join us on the West Coast for two-and-a-half days of keynotes, sessions, and networking with leaders in quality sport, recreation, health, physical literacy and education. Whether you’re looking to learn from peers, share your own work, or discover new tools and partnerships, the Surrey Summit is the place to be.
French Edition: Trois-Rivières, QC
In partnership with Réseau Accès Participation
March 22–23, 2027
Complexe Laviolette de Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC
The French edition brings the francophone physical literacy and sport community together in Trois-Rivières for two days of learning, exchange, and collaboration, under the theme Oser ce qui compte (Dare to Do What Matters).
Call for Abstracts
Deadline: November 2, 2026
We are inviting abstracts for the French edition and encourage speakers to apply now.
Get Involved
Want to be part of the 2027 Summits? We’d love to hear from you. Connect with Shelley Roddie at shelley@sportforlife.ca to learn how you can get involved.
We can’t wait to see you in 2027!
2026 Summit Highlights
The 2026 Regional Sport for Life Summits were held in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with Sport Calgary, and in Granby, Quebec, in partnership with Réseau Accès Participation. Together, the two events welcomed 476 delegates, bringing together sport leaders from across Canada to learn, collaborate, and advance quality sport.
Thanks to our 2026 Sport for Life Summit partners, sponsors, and exhibitors:
Summit Partners
Summit Sponsors
Summit Exhibitors
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. 