The bid process to determine the Host Communities for the 2016 and 2018 BC Summer and BC Winter Games concluded with the announcement of four successful communities on January 25, 2013.

Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games
Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games
Kamloops 2018 BC Winter Games
Cowichan Valley 2018 BC Summer Games

Benefits of Hosting

• Community, sport, and cultural celebration that builds community pride
• Trained volunteers
• Development platform for BC athletes, coaches, and officials
• New business contacts, networks, and opportunities and increased local tourism
• New sport, recreation, and cultural projects
• Significant direct economic impact
• Community Legacy Fund distributed in the Host Community

Bid Applications

Each community bidding on a BC Winter or BC Summer Games was required to prepare and submit a detailed bid document including the following information:

• Resolutions from the City and School Board and School District union(s)
• List of all major events previously hosted by the community
• List of potential facilities 
• Sport facility information
• Inventory of schools for accommodation
• Transportation information 
• Letters of support