Bummed that the Nintendo Switch is sold out everywhere and you haven’t been able to try it? Then you’re in luck, as Nintendo is taking its latest gaming system across Canada this summer!
The Nintendo Switch Play Together Events are planned for Vancouver, Surrey, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal and Lévis, QC. Adults and kids will be able get a taste of ARMS, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 1-2-Switch games. Splatoon 2 will also be available at events after its July 21 release date.
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Besides playing the games and getting a feel for the Nintendo Switch, there will be prizes and giveaways available. And Mario will also make an appearance in-person at some events!
Schedule of Nintendo Switch Play Together Events across Canada:
June 25
Vancouver, BC
Greek Day on Broadway
July 1
Surrey, BC
Canada Day Celebrations [Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre]
July 1 – 3
Toronto, ON
Redpath Waterfront Festival
July 7 – 9
Montreal, QC
Montreal Comiccon
July 7 – 16
Calgary, AB
Calgary Stampede
July 15 – 23
Montreal, QC
Mondial des Jeux
Aug 2 – 6
Lévis, QC
Festivent Ville de Lévis
Aug 11 – 13
Montreal, QC
La Ronde
Aug 18 – Sept 4
Toronto, ON
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
Aug 19 – Sept 4
Vancouver, BC
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) *Closed August 21 and 28
For more information on the Nintendo Switch Play Together Events, visit nintendo.ca.
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