Canadian Pickleball Statistics 2026
Pickleball participation in Canada — player counts, provincial court inventory, Pickleball Canada membership, demographics, and growth trends.
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Top Canadian Provinces by Pickleball Participation (2025)
| Province / Territory | Annual Players | Participation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 545,000 | 3.4% |
| British Columbia | 295,000 | 5.3% |
| Quebec | 240,000 | 2.7% |
| Alberta | 210,000 | 4.4% |
| Saskatchewan | 48,000 | 3.9% |
| Manitoba | 46,000 | 3.2% |
| Nova Scotia | 72,000 | 6.8% |
| New Brunswick | 41,000 | 5.0% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 22,000 | 4.1% |
| Prince Edward Island | 12,000 | 7.2% |
Top Canadian Provinces by Pickleball Courts & Facilities (2026)
| Province / Territory | Courts | Dedicated Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 1,650 | 790 |
| British Columbia | 930 | 445 |
| Alberta | 720 | 330 |
| Quebec | 680 | 310 |
| Nova Scotia | 255 | 120 |
| Manitoba | 210 | 95 |
| Saskatchewan | 195 | 90 |
| New Brunswick | 165 | 75 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 75 | 35 |
| Prince Edward Island | 55 | 25 |
Sources: Pickleball Canada membership report 2025, provincial pickleball associations (Pickleball Ontario, Pickleball BC, Pickleball Alberta, Pickleball Quebec), Solutions Research Group, Statistics Canada recreation participation data, and Branded Pickleball Court Finder Canadian directory.
Where Pickleball Is Growing Fastest in Canada
Canada’s pickleball growth is concentrated in four regions. The Greater Toronto Area leads in raw facility count, with indoor clubs rapidly filling former big-box retail and warehouse space from Oakville through Markham. Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley have the highest courts-per-capita ratio of any major Canadian metro. Calgary and Edmonton have both opened multiple dedicated 8–16 court facilities in the past 18 months. And Atlantic Canada — particularly PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick — posts the country’s highest per-capita participation rates.
The underlying drivers match the US story: low barrier to entry, strong intergenerational appeal, and facility economics that make pickleball clubs more financially viable than tennis, squash, or racquetball in most Canadian markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people play pickleball in Canada?
Roughly 1.54 million Canadians played pickleball at least once in 2024, and past-12-month surveys put the figure closer to 1.9 million. Pickleball Canada reports 68,000+ paid members across provincial associations, with core weekly players estimated at 620,000+.
Is pickleball the fastest-growing sport in Canada?
Yes. Pickleball Canada and Solutions Research Group both rank pickleball as the fastest-growing sport in Canada, with 337% participation growth over five years. Growth is strongest in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada.
How many pickleball courts are there in Canada?
There are roughly 5,100+ pickleball courts across Canada spread across 2,400+ dedicated facilities, municipal parks, community centres, and converted tennis courts. Ontario alone accounts for nearly a third of the national total.
Which Canadian province has the most pickleball players?
Ontario has the highest absolute number of players (~545,000), followed by British Columbia and Quebec. By participation rate as a share of provincial population, Prince Edward Island (7.2%), Nova Scotia (6.8%), and British Columbia (5.3%) lead.
What is Pickleball Canada?
Pickleball Canada is the national sport organisation recognised by the International Federation of Pickleball. It oversees provincial associations, runs national championships, and manages Canada’s representation at the PanAm and World Pickleball Championships.
How does Canadian pickleball growth compare to the United States?
Per capita, Canadian growth rates now exceed US growth rates, though the absolute US market remains roughly 13× larger (19.8M annual US players vs 1.54M in Canada). See our US pickleball statistics for a side-by-side view.
How much has the Canadian pickleball industry grown?
The Canadian pickleball economy — equipment, dedicated facilities, coaching, events, and apparel — is estimated at $420 million CAD, up from under $50 million in 2019. Indoor facility build-outs in the Greater Toronto Area, Metro Vancouver, Calgary, and Halifax are the fastest-growing segment.
Where can I find pickleball courts in Canada?
Use our Pickleball Court Finder to browse courts by province, city, indoor/outdoor, public/private, and amenities. Our Canadian directory is updated weekly and includes community-submitted facilities.
Cite This Page
Citing these numbers? Please reference “Branded Pickleball — Canadian Pickleball Statistics 2026” and link to https://brandedpickleball.com/stats/pickleball/canada. Individual figures are sourced in the note above.
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