Events List

Last updated on December 1, 2021

September 12 - 16, 2017

The 2017 55+ BC Games were hosted by Vernon & Area from September 12-16.

Past Events

September 20 - 24, 2016

The 2016 55+ BC Games were hosted by Coquitlam from September 20-24.

June 15, 2016

Message from Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Darryl Plecas in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.

August 25 - 29, 2015

The 55+ BC Games (formerly the BC Seniors Games) were held in North Vancouver from August 25 - 29, 2015.

November 3 - 9, 2014

Sept 9 - 13, 2014

The 2014 BC Seniors Games were hosted by Langley from September 9 to 13. Nearly 4,000 participants competed in 26 different sports.

June 15, 2014

Message from the Minister of Health Terry Lake and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health for Seniors, Linda Larson In Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

October 1, 2013

On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons.

August 20-24, 2013

The BC Seniors Games is an annual, multi-sport event hosted by a different B.C. Community each year.

October 18-20, 2012

Canadian Association on Gerontology 41st Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting. Vancouver, B.C.

October 1-2, 2012

The Joys & Tears of Living Longer conference took place in Richmond, B.C.

June 15, 2012

The Ministry of Health hosts active aging symposiums to promote healthy, active aging and social participation for seniors. Vancouver, B.C.