Toronto celebrates gaming and tech culture with second annual Toronto Video Game Month

Making plans for the summer? The City of Toronto is presenting the second Toronto Video Game Month, with no shortage of game and tech-related programming bringing together gamers, fans, developers, and creatives this June. 

Toronto is home to one of the largest video game hubs in Canada, offering a diverse and extremely talented pool of industry talent.

Celebrating the city’s remarkable leadership in creative technology, including video games, Toronto Video Game Month invites industry enthusiasts, residents, and visitors to connect with this thriving community. 

Throughout June, Toronto Video Game Month will flood the city with free and low-cost public events designed for everyone, from the most hardcord gamers to those that are just curious about the Toronto video game scene. 

The inclusive event features a wide range of activities, including massive outdoor games, AR/VR gaming experiences, themed projections showcasing the city’s brightest talent, video game-themed music events, thought-provoking workshops, top experts’ talks, and much more. 

This is the second time the city is hosting this incredible event, which first launched to great enthusiasm last summer.

The Toronto Region’s video game industry employs an estimated 7,000 people directly, not to mention thousands more in related industries. The city is home to more than 300 game development studios. That’s a lot to celebrate! 

For Toronto-based game enthusiasts, the events offer a chance to engage with the community and support the city’s top talent. Meanwhile, for those who are just here for the summer, these events are the perfect opportunity to explore the city in a unique way. 

Check out the full listing of Toronto Video Game Month events and plan your visit at toronto.ca/videogamemonth.