In January 2026, we installed ONE Smilezone at the BGC Cape Breton! The Smilezone will be located in the Basement Youth Hangout Room! The Smilezones includes: fresh paint, colorful murals, sensory and interactive gaming elements and more! Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to our generous donor, Tim Hortons Cape Breton, for making this project possible!
“We are proud to partner with BGC Cape Breton to create a space where teens can feel comfortable, inspired and supported,” said Jackie Hames, Executive Director of Smilezone Foundation. “We know that environment plays a powerful role in emotional well-being. When young people walk into a space that feels bright, welcoming and designed just for them, it can shift their mindset and create a greater sense of belonging. We are incredibly grateful to the local Tim Hortons owners and the Cape Breton community for helping make this Smilezone possible.”
“This new Smilezone is more than just a refreshed space it’s an investment in our teens and their well-being,” said Chester Borden, Executive Director BGC Cape Breton. “Our youth deserve environments where they feel safe, energized and inspired to be themselves. Thanks to the generosity of our local Tim Hortons owners and the Smile Cookie Campaign, we now have a vibrant space that encourages connection, creativity and confidence for the young people we serve every day.”
