/R E P E A T -- THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EXPERIENCE MAKES ITS ONLY CANADIAN STOP THIS WEEKEND IN TORONTO/
TORONTO, April 21, 2025 /CNW/ - From April 25-27, gaming fans in Toronto will get an exclusive first look at Nintendo's new gaming system when the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience touches down in the city. This hands-on, ticketed event has been touring the world since early April, including stops in major cities like New York and Paris. Toronto is the only Canadian stop on the tour.
This event also marks the only opportunity fans will have to experience Nintendo Switch 2 before its June 5 launch.
For more information about the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience, visit www.nintendo.com/en-ca/nintendo-switch-2-experience
SOURCE Nintendo of Canada Ltd.
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