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Family & Friends Program

We are excited to welcome you to Calgary and to share in the beauty of our city. Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Canadian Rockies, Calgary is a dynamic city known for its lively urban culture with a perfect blend of modern amenities, vibrant arts and entertainment scene, and diverse culinary experiences.

Following is some information to help ensure you have an amazing Games experience.

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The Family and Friends Program is brought to you by Cenovus Energy

Family & Friends Registration

All Family and Friends who are planning on attending the Games must register online to have access to:

  • Official accreditation with reserved seating for the Opening Ceremony and other events (subject to availability)

  • Games Welcome Package with special offers

  • Family and Friends Reception – February 28, 2024 (tickets $20 each, sold separately, limited capacity)

  • Tourism Calgary partner discount on hotels, airfare, and vehicle rentals (a code will be sent once you register)

Registration closes on January 10, 2024. Early registration is strongly encouraged as some programs and offers are limited.

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In addition to being recognized as one of Canada’s most notable winter sports cities, what makes Calgary extraordinary is our warm community spirit. Calgarians take pride in being ultimate hosts and we can’t wait to introduce all participants and guests to everything that makes Calgary special.

Please visit the link below for information on activities, tours, attractions, restaurants and so much more!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Land Acknowledgement

The Bow and Elbow rivers meet is a place of confluence where the sharing of ideas and opportunities naturally come together. February 2024, Calgary will be gathering place for more than 1,200 Special Olympics athletes from across Canada in their pursuit of sport excellence and connection. Indigenous peoples have their own names for this area that have been in use long before Scottish settlers named this place Calgary. The Métis call the Calgary area Otos-kwunee [“oh-tus-skwahnee”]. In the Blackfoot language, they call this place, Moh-kins-tsis [“mohk-kin-stis”]. The Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation refer to the Calgary area as Wîchîspa Oyade [“win chee spa oy ah day”] and the people of the Tsuut’ina [“sut sinah”] nation call this area Guts-ists-i [“Goot-sits-say”]. We would like to acknowledge that the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 will be located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. This includes: the Siksika [“sit-sicka”], Piikani [“peegun-ee”], and Kainai [“gay-nah”] collectively known as the Blackfoot Confederacy; the Îethka [“yitch ka”] Nakoda Wîcastabi [“wee che stahbi”] First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Good Stoney Bands; and the Tsuut’ina [“sut sinah”] First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We acknowledge all Indigenous urban Calgarians, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, who have made Calgary their home. We work, play and reside on this sacred gathering place and the Games will provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation.