TransCanada is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2007 Canada Winter Games, Feb. 23 to March 10, 2007.

Taking place in Whitehorse, Yukon, these Games will be the largest event ever held north of the 60th parallel.

“TransCanada is pleased to play a lead role in supporting Canada's finest amateur athletes, while helping to showcase the culture and tradition of the North,” says TransCanada president and CEO Hal Kvisle.

Games at a Glance
TransCanada was the first major sponsor headquartered outside of the Yukon to officially join the Games team. Other facts about the upcoming Winter Games:

• an estimated 3,600 participants (athletes, coaches and officials) 
• 22 sports – TransCanada is the exclusive sponsor of men’s curling and women's hockey
• more than 4,500 volunteers
• 100,000 visitors to venues
• Opening Ceremony on Friday, Feb. 23
• Closing Ceremony on Saturday, March 10

The Games also feature numerous cultural programs including a Northern arts festival, a visual art exhibition and the festival celebration site.

For more information about the Games visit www.2007canadagames.ca.