AthletesCAN Announces Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island as Host City for the 2027 AthletesCAN Forum
TORONTO, ON – AthletesCAN is excited to announce Charlottetown as the official host city for the 2027 AthletesCAN Forum and Canadian Sport Awards. Scheduled for Fall 2027, the Forum will bring together Canada’s national team athlete representatives on the East Coast for an immersive leadership experience designed to empower athletes to drive meaningful change in the sport system. The Canadian Sport Awards will kick off the weekend, celebrating the achievements and contributions of Canada’s sport community.
The AthletesCAN Forum is the largest and most inclusive gathering of Canada’s national team athletes outside of competition. As part of its shift to a biennial format, the Forum will next take place in 2027, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to long-term sustainability and delivering a meaningful, high-impact experience for athlete representatives across the country. Representatives from 68 sports will come together to connect, collaborate, and strengthen their capacity to lead. Through interactive workshops, seminars, and presentations, participants will deepen their understanding of the sport system, share ideas, and build the networks necessary to shape an athlete-centered sport environment.
“We’re thrilled to bring the 2027 AthletesCAN Forum and Canadian Sport Awards to Charlottetown,” shared Susanne Wereley, President of AthletesCAN. “Prince Edward Island’s strong sense of community and welcoming spirit make it an ideal setting for athlete leaders to come together, build meaningful connections, and engage in important conversations about the future of sport in Canada.”
Set against the Island’s vibrant culture and scenic coastal landscape, the 2027 AthletesCAN Forum will offer athletes more than just a meeting space. Charlottetown’s supportive sport environment, thriving local culture, and walkable downtown provide a dynamic backdrop for athletes representatives to reconnect, recharge, and deepen relationships across sports.
“Charlottetown is proud to host the 2027 AthletesCAN Forum and Canadian Sport Awards in our beautiful city,” said Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown. “As an award-winning sport event hosting destination, we understand the importance of hosting gatherings that advance excellence, connection, and leadership across all levels of sport. The City of Charlottetown is thrilled to partner with Meet PEI to create an unforgettable experience for all participants, and we look forward to welcoming athlete leaders from across the nation.”
Further details regarding dates, registration, and programming will be announced in the coming months.
About AthletesCAN
AthletesCAN, the association of Canada’s national team athletes, is the only fully independent and most inclusive athlete organization in the country and the first organization of its kind in the world. As the voice of over 6,000 current and recently retired Canadian national team athletes, AthletesCAN membership spans 68 sports across the Olympic, Paralympic, Pan/Parapan American, and Commonwealth Games, and those currently funded by Sport Canada competing at Senior World Championships. AthletesCAN ensures an athlete-centered sport system by developing athlete leaders who influence sport policy and, as role models, inspire a strong sport culture, through educational resources, support, training and professional development.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Hopmans
Manager, Digital Marketing & Communications
AthletesCAN
613-526-4025 Ext. 224
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About Meet PEI
Meet PEI is a non-profit organization with the mandate to grow Prince Edward Island’s business events sector and position the province as Canada’s leading authentic coastal business events destination. Their goal is to generate demand for business events on Prince Edward Island, building exceptional relationships and creating value for meeting planners through the organization’s complimentary services and direct connections to a wide variety of industry partners island wide.
For more information about Meet PEI, its services, and upcoming initiatives, visit www.meetpei.com.
Media Contact:
Sarah McCarville
Marketing & Communications Manager
Meet PEI
1 (902) 330 2791
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About Charlottetown
Charlottetown, the capital of Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island, is a growing coastal city of approximately 48,700 residents and is famously known as the “Birthplace of Confederation” for hosting the 1864 Charlottetown Conference. The city sits on lands occupied by the Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq for over 12,000 years and today reflects a diverse, multicultural population shaped by Indigenous history and later English, Scottish, Irish, and Acadian settlement. As the Island’s economic and cultural hub, Charlottetown’s economy is anchored by the public sector, tourism, and retail, and supports global companies and fast-growing sectors such as bioscience and ICT, as well as advanced manufacturing and food processing. A vibrant tourism destination welcoming more than 1.6 million visitors annually, the city offers a lively arts and culture scene, year-round festivals, and is a premier event host city. With historic Victorian architecture, a bustling waterfront, renowned local dining, and a safe, walkable environment, Charlottetown is widely recognized for its high quality of life, strong community connections, affordability, and appeal as a place to live, work, and invest.
Media Contact:
Jessica Bradley
Senior Communications Officer
City of Charlottetown
902-388-7799
[email protected]
