Is the sweltering summer heat keeping you indoors? Discover five fun water sports and activities to try this summer that will keep you active, cool and fit.
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Fun 2023 bucket list ideas for an active summer
Want to have the ultimate active summer? Check out our summer 2023 bucket list ideas to make the most of warmer temperatures and longer days!
Breaking down barriers to sport and physical activity for 2SLGBTQQIA+ people
Find out how Active Champion Cat Goodfellow is breaking down barriers to sport and physical activity for 2slgbtqqia+ people.
How to improve accessibility in sports: Expert tips
Here are recommendations on how to make physical activity and sport more accessible for people with disabilities from two inclusivity and accessibility experts.
5 of the most accessible sports for everyone to enjoy
From handcycling to wheelchair tennis, learn about five fun, inclusive and accessible sports.
Meet the inspiring man who didn’t let tetraplegia define his life
Discover how Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor with tetraplegia, is creating lifechanging opportunities for other people with disabilities to get active.
Planting the seeds for an active generation
Many of us face barriers to sport. Growing up MLSE LaunchPad sport program lead Olivia Ho didn’t let these hurdles stop her from enjoying sports. Learn how she’s planting the seeds for an active generation.
Hijabi Ballers: Supporting Muslim women & girls to be active
Meet the Hijabi Ballers – an organization that seeks to recognize and celebrate the athleticism of Muslim women and girls.
8 great ways to help break barriers to physical activity for women and girls
Whether it’s swimmer Penny Oleksiak, soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan or skier Marielle Thompson, women in Canada are dominating the world stage of sports and athletics and inspiring young women to lead active lifestyles. With March 8 being International Women’s Day,...
Discover the excitement of the Arctic Winter Games
Learn about the Arctic Winter Games, an international, biennial sport competition that brings together northern and Arctic athletes.
Overcoming mountains of adversity
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. Adversity comes in many forms, often when we least expect it. As someone who had an accident that left her with...
Why you should try a variety of sports and activities
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories highlighting the importance of physical activity and sport in our everyday lives. When it comes to staying motivated to be physically active, finding a sport or physical activity you enjoy is...