The Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games Host Society announced the 2025 sport package for the 55+ BC Games. The Games will be held September 9-13, 2025 and will see 25 sports and activities offered for the 2500+ anticipated participants.
| 8-Ball | Cribbage | Five Pin Bowling | Lawn Bowling | Soccer |
| Archery | Cycling | Golf | Mountain Bike Racing | Swimming |
| Badminton | Darts | Hockey | Pickleball | Table Tennis |
| Bocce | Disc Golf | Horseshoes | Slo-Pitch | Tennis |
| Carpet Bowling | Equestrian | Ice Curling | Snooker | Track and Field |
The 55+ BC Games are presented on an annual basis in different host cities by the BC Seniors Games Society (BCSGS). The 55+ BC Games were previously held in Salmon Arm in 2024 where they hosted
over 2,600 participants.
The 55+ BC Games are an important part of the BC sport system and the largest annual multi-sport gathering event in the province. The Games offer the opportunity to celebrate sport and active living with other participants from across the province and experience the hospitality of the host city.
Each year the Games attract approximately 2,500 participants and require over 1,200 volunteers to stage and deliver the Games in the Host Community.
Participant registration for the Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games is scheduled to begin on March 1, 2025.
If you are interested in helping to bring the Games to Nanaimo as a volunteer, please visit the
Volunteer information page HERE.
QUOTES
Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
“Sport plays a powerful role in helping people lead thriving and healthy lives. This year’s 55+ BC Games offers an incredible range of competitions and will feature athletes at the top of their game. The competitors in the 55+ BC Games are role models, reminding us to always do our best, and not let anything hold us back.”
Diane Murphy, President, BC Seniors Games Society
“The Nanaimo Host Society has put together a comprehensive sport and activity package for the 2025 55+ BC Games and is encouraging all 55+ participants from throughout the province to come to Nanaimo, the Harbour City, to enjoy competing at the 55+ BC Games. The BC Seniors Games Society is grateful for the enthusiasm of the Nanaimo Host Society as well as all of the volunteers, sponsors and supporters within the community and surrounding areas who are working together to focus on making the 55+ BC Games in Nanaimo a fantastic experience for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at the
Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games from September 9th – 13th, 2025.”
Diana Johnstone, President, Nanaimo 2025 55+ BC Games Host Society
“Nanaimo, the Harbour City on beautiful Vancouver Island Is your host for the 2025 55+BC Games.
Director of Sport, Liz Williams, and her team have toured our many pristine venues and are happy to share the selection of chosen sports and activities with all BC Zones.
We invite you to “Gather Here and Get in the Games” in September for an amazing week of
sport and entertainment.”
