Activate Named One of Canada's Top Growing Companies for Third Consecutive Year

Manitoba-based company grows from 50+ to 80+ locations as it expands its entertainment concept around the world

WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Activate has been named to The Globe and Mail’s 2026 list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, ranking No. 35 among 375 companies nationwide and No. 2 in arts, recreation and entertainment, with a growth percentage of 958%. The recognition marks the company’s third consecutive appearance on the annual ranking.

Since first making the list in 2024, Activate has undergone significant global expansion, growing from more than 50 locations to more than 80 today. The company now operates in 12 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and has welcomed more than 14 million Players worldwide.

“Activate started in Winnipeg with an idea for a completely new way to play, and we’re now building a global entertainment company from Manitoba,” said Adam Schmidt, CEO of Activate. “As we’ve expanded internationally, we’ve continued to invest in the games, technology and innovation that power the experience right here at home. That ability to build in Canada and scale around the world has been fundamental to our growth.”

That momentum continues. Additional locations are in development across North America and Europe, while Activate is preparing to enter a new continent with its first Australian location set to open in Melbourne in early 2027.

Activate’s third consecutive recognition from The Globe and Mail follows another major business milestone earlier this year, when the company ranked No. 1 in Leisure & Entertainment on the Financial Times list of The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2026.

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ABOUT ACTIVATE

The games await. Behind every door, you’ll need your reflexes, your wits, and your friends to beat them. Play against the room or against each other–it’s easy to play but hard to beat. Welcome to Activate. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate is North America’s fastest-growing entertainment experience with more than 80 locations across Canada, the U.S., Denmark, Germany, France, Finland, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, the U.K., and the U.A.E.

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