Celebrating 25 Years of Exchanges
More Than 25 Years of Experience in Exchanges
The YMCA has been delivering exchanges across Canada since 1976, and has offered the program with the Government of Canada’s Exchanges Canada program since 2000. The program is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025.
Youth Exchanges Canada is a national exchange program that pairs groups of youth from across Canada. Groups take turns travelling and hosting each other in their communities.
A snapshot of YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada Program: Milestones over last 25 years
The Program Offers Opportunities for Youth To:
Make connections across the
country
Become actively involved in their
own community
Build confidence and leadership
skills
Deepen their connection to their
own community and to the
country
Explore the first 25 years of the YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada program and learn more about its evolution and all we have accomplished.
Discover all the participating groups over the last 25 years