Swimming is the most popular organized sport or physical activity among Canadian children, according to a new survey.

The Sports360 study was conducted by The Strategic Counsel and the field window was March and April 2025.

It found that 73 per cent of Canadian youth between the ages of three and 17 are participating in at least one organized physical activity.

Twenty-three per cent of respondents say their children are regularly engaging in some kind of swimming.

Soccer (20 per cent), hockey (10 per cent) and basketball (10 per cent) were the next most popular options.

The Strategic Counsel notes that overall youth participation levels are higher than their past research, despite concerns about affordability.

Organized participation in swimming, soccer and basketball are strong for

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