2027 Canada Games Mascot Challenge

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Open to all talents, this contest aims to find an original creation that will embody the spirit of the Canada Games an the pride of the greater Québec City region.

Where to start?

Here are the criteria to follow to create the official mascot:

It must represent an animal found in the greater Québec City region and evoke a sense of northern identity.
It must stand out from existing mascots in the region and from those already familiar to the general public (including sports team mascots and those representing Canadian provinces and territories).

Submission guidelines

Mascot: Provide a brief explanation justifying your choice of animal and the proposed concept.
Name: Suggest one single name for the mascot, along with a brief explanation as well.
Drawing: Submit an original drawing (hand-drawn or digital) representing your idea.

Ready to take on the challenge?

Send your creation by July 18 to mascotte@jeuxducanada2027.ca and you might just see your mascot become the official symbol of the 2027 Canada Games!

Prizes

The honour of being the creator of the Québec 2027 Canada Games mascot
Invitation to the mascot unveiling event
Four (4) tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies
$100 to spend at the 2027 Canada Games official store

Contest rules

The contest is open to everyone, with no age limit.
Only one entry per person is allowed (one drawing and one name maximum).
Participants must reside in the Capitale-Nationale or Chaudière-Appalaches regions.
Thi city of residence must be specified in the email accompanying the drawing.
The proposed mascot must be an original creation.
Mascot drawings must be sent by email to mascotte@jeuxducanada2027.ca.
Each explanation (for the mascot and for the name) must be included in the email and not exceed 150 words per text.
Explanations can be submitted in French or English.
The use of artificial intelligence to create the mascot drawing or to write the supporting texts is prohibited.
You may submit a mascot without a name, but not a name without a mascot.
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society reserves the right to select only the mascot or only the name. Therefore, the official mascot and its name may come from different participants.
Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
The winner(s) will be contacted by email, using the address from which the entry was submitted.