Nintendo’s Wii U console is hitting the road to give people across the country a chance to experience second-screen gaming for themselves.

Between May 24 and Sept. 2, the hands-on Wii U events will visit six iconic destinations that should fit in nicely with many people’s vacation plans. The tour will give Nintendo fans a chance to test-drive the new console and show them the many great reasons it’s time to graduate to Wii U. At the same time, existing Wii U owners can play some games to see which will become their next favorite.

Tour Dates

Add these dates to your calendar

Dates listed are subject to change. Please check this site periodically for the latest updates on the tour.

May 26th – June 23rd
Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA

June 5th – June 23rd
Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, FL

June 28th – July 21st
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL

June 28th – July 21st
Bloomington, MN – Venue TBD

August 10th – September 2nd
Boston, MA – Venue TBD

August 10th – September 2nd
Hollywood & Highland Center
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA

 

EXPERIENCE ALL THE BEST GAMES

Here’s your chance to experience all the best games available on Nintendo systems including New Super Mario Bros.™ U, LEGO City: Undercover, Luigi’s Mansion™: Dark Moon and the new Donkey Kong Country™ Returns 3D – just to name a few! Plus, try all of the new titles being released this summer, including Animal Crossing™: New Leaf, Mario and Luigi™: Dream Team, Game & Wario™, and Pikmin™ 3.

HELP DECIDE WHERE THE TOUR GOES NEXT!

For the first time ever, Nintendo of Canada Facebook fans will help decide where our tour goes next. Throughout the tour, Nintendo of Canada will post voting polls on its Facebook page and allow fans to vote on where the trailer goes next. The cities with the most votes received before the deadline will receive a visit from the Nintendo tour. From the Maritimes, Greater Toronto area, through the Prairies all the way to Vancouver Island, now is your chance to bring the Nintendo experience to your town! Make sure to “Like” Nintendo of Canada’s Facebook page for your chance to participate, and keep your eyes open for the polls throughout the summertime: www.facebook.com/nintendoofcanada

The fun doesn’t stop there!

During your visit, gather your friends, choose your favourite Nintendo -themed prop, snap a photo in our photo booth and share it with your friends. And don’t forget to spin the Cross-Canada Tour Prize Wheel for your chance to win some awesome Nintendo items before you leave, including T-Shirts, candy, and photo frames. There may even be a mystery prize or two…

Check out the event schedule below, and mark on your calendar when the Nintendo Tour will be coming to a town near you. This is an experience you won’t want to miss!

TOUR SCHEDULE LISTINGS

JUNE

June 8-9 Charlottetown – Hockey Night in Canada – Play On!”
June 15-16 Halifax – Hockey Night in Canada – Play On!”
June 29-30 Ottawa – Byward Market

JULY

July 1 Ottawa – Canada Day at Major’s Park Hill
July 5-7 Toronto / Blue Mountain – Jazz on the Mountain At Blue
July 12 Toronto – Game On 2.0 at Ontario Science Center
July 19-20 Montreal – Jackalope Festival
July 24 Montreal – La Ronde Fireworks
July 26-27 Montreal – St-James on St-Catherines (463 Sainte-Catherine St W)
July 31 Montreal – La Ronde Fireworks

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

August 10-11 Winnipeg – The Forks
August 16- September 2 Toronto – CNE* (trailer not onsite)
August 24-25, 31-September 2 Vancouver – PNE*

…more locations to come!

*Entry fees to these events may apply.