The Vancouver Convention Centre Unveils Commemorative Space to Honour the Legacy of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
In a powerful tribute to resilience, community, and the enduring spirit of the Invictus Games, the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC) has unveiled a commemorative space dedicated to the legacy of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. The space was officially opened on September 29, 2025, the installation stands as a lasting reminder of the transformative impact the Invictus Games had in British Columbia for the competitors, spectators, and the host communities.
Located within the Coast Salish Gallery in the Harbour Concourse between the VCC’s West and East buildings, the space was created in partnership with PavCo and features a rich tapestry of photos, stories, and artifacts from the first ever winter hybrid Invictus Games.
At the heart of the installation are the Vancouver Whistler 2025 medals, gifted to the VCC by event organizers. These medals, along with the visual identity of the Games, were designed by Indigenous artists from the Four Host First Nations: Levi Nelson (Lil’wat Nation), Mack Paul (Musqueam Indian Band), Ray Natraoro (Squamish Nation), and Olivia George (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).
These Games worked closely with the Four Host First Nations to ensure they responded to Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and ensured Indigenous protocols were respected in all aspects of the Games.
Speaking at the unveiling, Levi Nelson said, “As one of the artists who contributed to the distinct brand elements of the Games, it’s a profound honour to see our work displayed in a space that celebrates the power of sport, IG25, and our Indigenous roots.”
Canadian alpine skiing gold medallist Assunta Aquino, IG25 board chair Don Lindsay, and PavCo chair Dr. Gwendolyn Point also addressed attendees, reflecting on the Games’ profound impact.
“The Invictus Games, along with our great province, gave veterans from all corners of the earth the opportunity to find strength through the strength of others. You’ve changed our lives – you saved our lives," Assunta Aquino, a member of Team Canada for Vancouver Whistler 2025 said.
Don Lindsay, the chair of the board added: "The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 inspired countless lives, and this compelling display helps ensure that inspiration lives on for the competitors, their loved ones, visitors, and the generous partners and communities who made it all possible."
This installation serves as one part of the lasting legacy of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 alongside a $5 million legacy fund for Veteran rehabilitation programs in the area, new sports equipment and trained adaptive sports personnel. You can read about the legacy of IG25 here.
The Vancouver Convention Centre, which served as a major competition venue during IG25, now offers this commemorative space as a place of reflection, education, and celebration. It stands not only as a tribute to the competitors and their journeys but also as a symbol of the unity and healing that the Invictus Movement continue to foster around the world.
About the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, was an international sporting competition for wounded, injured, and sick service members and Veterans. From February 8-16, 2025, the seventh Invictus Games brought together 534 competitors from 23 nations in 11 adaptive sports in the natural beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Invictus means unconquered and the Games celebrate courage, resiliency, and the strength of the human spirit. Through the power of sport, the Games inspired recovery, support rehabilitation, and generated a wider understanding and respect for those who have served their country.
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 were held on the traditional territories of the Lil̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. True Patriot Love Foundation, the Government of Canada, and the Province of British Columbia were the valued Founding Partners of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.