Thunder Bay - February 26, 2020

February 27, 2020

The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University and delivered a presentation. Throughout the day, Her Excellency attended various Special Olympics sporting events to cheer on athletes and see them compete. Before departing, she visited Confederation College's Aviation Centre of Excellence and answered questions from students. 

  • The Governor General sits in a room before taking the stage to deliver a presentation.
  • The Governor General delivers a presentation for students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
  • The Governor General delivers a presentation for students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
  • The Governor General delivers a presentation for students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
  • Special Olympics Athletes on court during a fast-paced play of floor hockey.
  • Special Olympics Athletes on court during a fast-paced play of floor hockey.
  • Two teams line up to shake hands after a hard-fought game.
  • Dressed in Canada red, the Governor General shakes hands with Special Olympics athletes after their game.
  • Athletes compete outdoors in a tight snowshoeing race.
  • The Governor General cheers on Snowshoeing athletes during a race.
  • Athletes compete outdoors in a tight snowshoeing race.
  • The Governor General and an athlete locked in deep conversation.
  • Athletes compete outdoors in a tight snowshoeing race.
  • Athletes compete outdoors in a tight snowshoeing race.
  • A speed skater raises his arms and readies to compete in the Special Olympics.
  • Athletes compete in a tight speed skating race.
  • A speed skater takes a tight turn during a race at the Special Olympics.
  • A speed skater takes a tight turn during a race at the Special Olympics.
  • The Governor General cheers on athletes during a tight speed skating race.
  • The Governor General in the Aviation Centre of Excellence hangar with students, teachers and aircraft.
  • The Governor General in the Aviation Centre of Excellence hangar with students, teachers and aircraft.
  • The Governor General in the Aviation Centre of Excellence hangar with students, teachers and aircraft.
  • The Governor General in the Aviation Centre of Excellence hangar with students, teachers and aircraft.
  • The Governor General answers questions from students at the Aviation Centre of Excellence.
  • The Governor General answers questions from students at the Aviation Centre of Excellence.
  • Students look on during a question and answer session with the Governor General.