Connecting Canadian retailers, players & publishers
Play the North
Play the North connects Canadian board game retailers and players with Canadian publishers by creating opportunities to discover, play, and engage with games developed close to home. Through curated events, demos, and other programming, we support local creators, gamers, and retailers while strengthening the national board gaming community and celebrating the land and communities we all share.
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Toronto, Ontario—Canadian publishers are joining forces to celebrate the imagination and creativity in board games from our true northern home. Play The North is a multi-day gaming event spread throughout the year and throughout the country. The intention is to encourage play and to highlight some of the incredibly talented designers, artists, and publishers that
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Meet the Team:
Play the North is a collaboration of different Canadian board game retailers and publishers:
PTN Events:
We’re excitedly showcasing Canadian publishers and retailers at our own events in 2026:
PTN @ Events:
Play the North will be at these confirmed events in 2026:
BreakOut Con
(Toronto, ON)
March 19-22
GOBfest
(Edmonton, AB)
March 19-22
FallCon (Calgary, AB)
August 21-23
Let’s Connect!
If you’re a retailer please fill out the form below, or email us at hello@playthenorth.ca and we’ll follow up with you as soon as we can:
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