Opening of the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer - February 15, 2019

February 15, 2019

The Governor General visited Red Deer, Alberta to officially open the Canada Winter Games and to encourage athletes at a variety of sporting events.

  • The Governor General talks to Her Worship Tara Veer, Mayor of Red Deer.
  • Her Excellency shakes hands with Edward MacPherson.
  • The Governor General waves to the public from her seat.
  • The team from Newfoundland and Labrador walk into the arena.
  • The team from Nova Scotia walk into the arena.
  • A First Nations hoop dancer performs.
  • The Governor General delivers her opening remarks from stage.
  • View of the arena.
  • A singer performs on stage.
  • The Governor General is on stage to declare the games officially open.