Games start August 8Published Aug 01, 2025Last updated 13 hours ago 1 minute readTorchbearer Seth Hyde (right) passes the Canada Games torch to torchbearer Jordan Riggs to be carried down Water Street as it makes its way to Bannerman Park from the Water Street Orange Store. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentThe Canada Games torch relay came to an end Friday afternoon as it was carried into Bannerman Park for a celebration of its arrival.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe torch was carried through Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces and finally through downtown St. John’s Friday morning starting at the Water Street Orange Store.Article contentArticle contentDozens of torchbearers took part in the relay, traveling short legs and passing the torch to each other.Article contentThe Canada Games start August 8 and end August 25, with hundreds of athletes competing in dozens of sports.Article contentArticle contentArticle content Torchbearer Jordan Riggs carries the Canada Games torch down Water Street as it makes its way to Bannerman Park from the Water Street Orange Store. Accompanying him are his children Nolan (left) and Esmae. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Torchbearer Seth Hyde carries the Canada Games torch down Water Street as it makes its way to Bannerman Park from the Water Street Orange Store. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content
Canada Games torch relay arrives in St. John’s Friday Aug. 1, 2025
