ParticipACTION Community Challenge Winner
Richmond is Canada’s Most Active Community
Richmond, we did it, together!
Richmond has been named Canada’s Most Active Community in the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge, topping hundreds of communities nationwide. It’s our first time winning the national title (after being BC’s Most Active Community in 2022 and 2024), and it happened because our staff, Community Associations and Societies, sports organizations, local partners and residents showed up with spirit, energy and fun. Thank you!
What is the ParticipACTION Community Challenge?
Each June, ParticipACTION rallies Canadians to get up and get moving. Communities are recognized not just for activity levels, but for the creative, inclusive ways they inspire people of all ages to be active.
How Richmond Moved in June 2025
- 413,000+ participant registrations
- 1,010+ activities citywide — from solo sessions to team sports
- 58 Richmond organizations took part — a 75% increase over last year
Highlights From the Month
- Citywide Kick-off on National Health & Fitness Day
- Swim to Survive for newcomers
- Get Active BINGO Challenge
- Walk Richmond guided walks, Go by Bike Week stations
- “Try-it” fitness sessions
- Weekly martial arts in Cantonese & Mandarin
- Pickleball programs to support newcomers, settlers, and seniors
- Staff-led fun: park and trail walks, yoga and a stair-climb challenge that was as exhausting to watch as it was to do!
Powered by Partnership
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who partnered with us, including (but not limited to):- Richmond School District No. 38
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Terra Nova Nature School
- Richmond Women’s Resource Centre Association
- Richmond Chamber of Commerce
- Pacific Wave Artistic Swim Club
- Forever Young Club
- And so many more local nonprofits and grassroots groups
What This Means
Along with the national recognition, Richmond will receive $100,000 to further support physical activity and sport initiatives for residents.
We’re Just Getting Started
Well done, Richmond! Let’s keep the momentum going by staying active year-round. Explore our programs, events and activities, and be sure to visit our program registration page for even more ways to get moving.