The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada's Most Active Community.
Crowned Canada's Most Active Community in 2021, and Ontario's Most Active Community in 2022, North Grenville is ready to chase the title again in 2023!
Frequently Asked Questions:
The challenge is open to all individuals, organizations and businesses. All minutes tracked on the app and on the website from June 1 – 30 using our main postal code (K0G 1J0) count toward North Grenville's total score.
Instructors/coaches/teachers can register and track minutes for their group on the website with ParticipACTION, gym classes, outdoor clubs, recreational activities, and outside play minutes are easy to count.
If you know of an organization that isn’t participating and needs help signing up for a group account, contact
If you are looking for additional ways to get active during the challenge, check out our Calendar of Events that features local activities and challenges to keep you moving https://www.northgrenville.ca/community-and-culture/resources/community-events
North Grenville Crowned Ontario’s Most Active Community 2022
During the 2021 COVID lockdown, the Municipality of North Grenville, initiated by the North Grenville Health, Fitness and Wellness Advisory Committee, challenged residents and businesses to compete in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge and get active for the month of June.
The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge is a national physical activity initiative that encourages all ages and abilities to get active in search of Canada’s Most Active Community.
Being named Canada’s Most Active Community also earned North Grenville the top prize of $100,000. The money was used to upgrade playground equipment and recreational amenities in North Grenville’s rural hamlets.
In 2022, North Grenville launched a campaign to defend our title and was crowned Ontario’s Most Active Community, earning $7,500.
