IN PHOTOS: Let the Games begin, Canada Games 2023 Opening Ceremony in Charlottetown, PEI | SaltWire 1

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CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI – The Canada Games Opening Ceremony was held on February 18 at the Eastlink Center in Charlottetown.

The Games brings together the country’s best athletes in Canada’s largest multisport event every two years.

PEI flag bearer curler Ella Lenentine (left) and gymnast/hockey player Ryan Dwyer lead the PEI contingent to the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Canadian Winter Games on February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network William Lyons, a short track speed skater from Rock Barra, delivers the Athlete’s Oath during the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Canadian Winter Games February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network Eight-year-old violinist Oscar MacPhee performs during the opening ceremony of the Canada Games February 18 at the Eastlink Center in Charlottetown. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network PEI Mission staffer Doug Newson enters the Eastlink Center during the opening ceremony of the Canada Games February 18 in Charlottetown. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network PEI’s own, Vince the Messenger performs during the final of the 2023 Canadian Winter Games Opening Ceremony on February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network Health and Wellness Secretary Ernie Hudson, left, passes the PEI flag to curler Ella Lenentine and gymnast/hockey player Ryan Dwyer during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Canadian Winter Games February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Networks Stand-up comedian Patrick Ledwell shares his comedic observations on “Island Life” during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Canadian Winter Games on February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special to SaltWire Network Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King extends greetings to participants during the opening ceremony of the Canada Games on February 18 at the Eastlink Centre. – Rudi Terstege/Special on SaltWire Network

The first Canada Games were held in Quebec City in February 1967. The event brought together 1,800 athletes from 10 provinces and two territories to compete in 15 sporting events. This year’s edition will attract 3,600 athletes, managers and coaches from 20 different sports.

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