Activate Ranks #7 Overall, #1 in Entertainment on The Globe and Mail’s List of Canada’s Top Growing Companies

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (September 26, 2025) – Activate, the world’s first active gaming company, has been named to The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, securing the #7 overall ranking nationwide, #1 in entertainment, and #2 in Manitoba. The achievement marks the second consecutive year that Activate has been recognized among the country’s most dynamic businesses, measured by three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

 

“Being ranked seventh overall in Canada, and first in entertainment, is an incredible honour,” said Adam Schmidt, CEO of Activate. “From day one, our mission has been to redefine what entertainment can be - blending technology, movement, and immersive design - and it’s inspiring to see millions of players around the world embrace it. This recognition is a testament to our team’s creativity and the passion of our global community.”

 

Since launching its first location in Winnipeg in 2019, Activate has scaled rapidly into an international brand. The company now operates more than 50 locations across North America, Dubai, France, and the UK, with new facilities in Germany, Norway, and Mexico opening soon. With 200 additional locations planned over the next decade, Activate is accelerating its global expansion and shaping a new category of entertainment.

 

More than five million players have already experienced Activate’s unique mix of technology-driven challenges and physically engaging gameplay. Most recently, the company launched the Activate Global League, the world’s first active gaming league, with thousands of players competing internationally in a groundbreaking new format.

 

This national ranking follows another major milestone for Activate: inclusion on the Financial Times’ list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025, where it placed #1 among entertainment brands and #12 overall across all industries.

 

For more information, visit playactivate.com or follow @activategames on Instagram and TikTok.

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Activate is the world’s first active gaming experience where Players #EnterTheGame. Activate offers a unique blend of physical activity and gaming that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Each Activate location provides fun and interactive rooms where Players can work cooperatively or compete against each other while tracking their achievements. With the global headquarters located in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate has grown to 50 locations across Canada, the U.S., London, UK, and Dubai.

 

To join the active gaming movement, visit Activate and follow us on social media:

 

Facebook: @activategames

Instagram: @activategames

TikTok: @activategames

LinkedIn: @activategames

 

Press Contact: Hannah Correll, activate@thebrandguild.com

 

 

 

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