DATE: Wednesday, 8th April 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NORTH BAY SELECTED AS A PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY FOR CANADA CELEBRATES THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™
Tourism North Bay is proud to announce that North Bay has been selected as a participating community for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as part of the countrywide festivities surrounding the FIFA World Cup™ — with celebrations to be co-hosted at Nipissing University and Canadore College on Saturday July 11th, 2026 which coincides with a highly anticipated semi-final match.
As Canada prepares to co-host the world’s largest sporting event alongside Mexico and the United States, communities across the country will come alive with activations, fan experiences, and cultural celebrations. North Bay’s inclusion on the Canada Celebrates tour – a free, family friendly and open to the public, one-day community celebration – positions the city as a key Northern Ontario destination where residents and visitors can take part in the excitement of FIFA World Cup 2026™.
“This is an incredible opportunity for North Bay,” said Tanya Bédard, Executive Director Tourism North Bay. “Being selected as a stop on the Canada Celebrates tour not only highlights our city as a premier Ontario destination but reinforces our strategic commitment to sport tourism development and large-scale event attraction, generating meaningful economic impact for local accommodations, restaurants, retailers, and tourism operators.”
Hosting the celebration at both Nipissing University and Canadore College provides an ideal setting for large-scale programming, live screenings, and community engagement. The campus will transform into a vibrant fan hub, welcoming families, students, residents, and visitors to experience the global energy, pride and passion of the tournament.
Canada Celebrates will travel coast-to-coast-to-coast, bringing live FIFA World Cup 2026™ match screenings, football-themed activities and local programming and opportunities to celebrate Canada’s diverse culture and passion for sport.
Ms Bédard continues, “We invite residents, businesses, and visitors to celebrate this once-in-a-generation global sporting moment as the world turns its eyes to Canada, and North Bay in July 2026.”
Further details, including volunteer opportunities and programming highlights will continue to be updated at: tourismnorthbay.com
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Tourism North Bay is the local destination marketing organization, promoting North Bay and area’s tourism assets and serving as a resource for the industry. We are a not-for-profit organization reporting to a board of directors made up of accommodation providers and representatives from attractions, arts, culture and sport.
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Stacey Gadway
Marketing & Communications Manager – Tourism North Bay
705 492 5666