Thunder Bay February 25, 2020

February 25, 2020

Upon arrival in Thunder Bay, the Governor General met with students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Later, Her Excellency went cross-country skiing with members of the National Team Development Centre and youth from the city, as part of her GGactive initiative. In the evening, the Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.

  • The Governor General presents the mayor of Thunder Bay with a picture of the city taken from space.
  • The Governor General walks down a hallway of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School.
  • A photo of a Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School wooden sign.
  • The Governor General delivers a presentation at a high school.
  • The Governor General delivers a presentation at a high school.
  • A student asks the Governor General a question during a question and answer session.
  • The Governor General fist bumps a young girl in Thunder Bay.
  • The Governor General cross country skis with competitive racers and youth.
  • A photo of a wooden sign at the Kamview Ski Club.
  • A competitive cross-country skier racing down a trail.
  • Competitive cross-country skiers racing down a trail.
  • Competitive cross-country skiers racing down a trail.
  • Athletes cheer at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • An athlete claps at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • The Governor General cheers on athletes at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • A photo of all the athletes during the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • Supporters cheer on athletes at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • Indigenous dancers perform on stage during the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • Dancers perform on stage during the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • Athletes carry in the torch during the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • Athletes light the torch during the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • The Governor General delivers remarks at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Opening Ceremony.
  • The Governor General officially declares open the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.